THE SPACESHIP EARTH PODCAST EP 104: Dan Burgess | Composting Spoiled Maps | A Rebellion of the Heart
Jul 27, 2025
What if our maps of the world are outdated? This thought-provoking journey dives into the deep issues of modernity, from the violence of capitalism to ocean destruction. It challenges listeners to rethink their role in the face of global crises while advocating for a shift towards interconnectedness and love. With rich metaphors of composting grief and embracing complexity, it highlights the importance of empathy, community, and a personal call to action. The conversation is raw, unfiltered, and alive with the pulse of possibility.
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The Future No Longer Works
- The future no longer works because the dominant story of progress and separation has expired.
- Modernity's violent logics no longer make sense in the face of planetary crisis and systemic violence.
Violent Logic Underpins Modernity
- Western civilization is built on violent logics of patriarchy, colonialism, and exploitation.
- These logics manifest as hyper-normalized violence across human and ecological systems.
Ocean Destruction Example
- Dan observed industrial fishing practices destroying ocean ecosystems during UN Ocean Week.
- Governments subsidize these destructive practices despite their threat to Earth's life support system.