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Season 8. Ep. - 2 - Technologies Grown from Dirt - Bioregionalism and Permaculture Practice W/ Brandon & Clare

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Apr 24, 2025
Brandon Letzinger and Claire Atwell, co-founders of Regenerate Cascadia, dive into the world of bioregionalism and sustainable practices. They explore how local governance can foster resilient communities and the synergy between indigenous wisdom and modern science. The conversation touches on bioregional mapping, watershed stewardship, and innovative financial models like BioFi that support local ecosystems. They emphasize permaculture as a holistic approach beyond gardening and discuss how decentralized technologies can empower local economies and decision-making.
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INSIGHT

Bioregionalism Unifies Place-Based Governance

  • Bioregionalism roots governance in ecological and cultural realities of specific regions.
  • It unifies diverse fields by fostering a deep sense of place and interconnectedness.
ANECDOTE

Healing through Indigenous Wisdom

  • Indigenous knowledge and Western science can unite in bioregionalism to heal trauma.
  • The Cascadia bioregional congresses involved elders sharing place-based wisdom to guide this process.
ANECDOTE

Chinese Cuisine Inspires Bioregional Finance

  • Antonio Pagliano describes how Chinese regional cuisines evolved from biophysical realities.
  • He connects this cultural localization with redesigning financial methods through bioregional finance.
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