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Things Fell Apart

S2. Ep 7: You’ll Own Nothing and You’ll Be Happy

Jan 9, 2024
This podcast explores the controversies surrounding a book called 'The Great Reset' and how it became a target of conspiracy theories. It discusses the influence of right-wing thought leaders like Jordan Peterson and the impact of an essay on ownership in society. The speakers also share their experiences engaging with critics and conspiracy believers, including receiving death threats.
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Quick takeaways

  • Passionate individuals advocating for sustainable solutions inadvertently became targets of conspiracy theories surrounding the 'Great Reset' agenda.
  • The unintentional association between their ideas and the 'Great Reset' conspiracy highlights the need for responsible communication and careful messaging.

Deep dives

Various individuals working towards a sustainable future

The podcast episode introduces four seemingly unrelated individuals who are all passionate about contributing to a sustainable future. Duncan Enright, a counselor in Oxfordshire, focuses on improving traffic flow to make bus travel more attractive. James Stollworth, co-founder of Brownstone Shared Housing, addresses the housing affordability crisis by creating sleeping pods in existing homes. Joseph Eun, an edible insect ambassador, promotes incorporating edible insects into diets to combat world hunger and reduce the environmental impact of traditional meat consumption. Ida Alken, a member of the Danish Parliament, advocates for environmental awareness and action, participating in high-level meetings like the World Economic Forum's Davos Conference.

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