E54: How might we survive the apocalypse w/Gee Sinha

Gee Sinha is the Founder of ReSpace, a social enterprise that takes beloved derelict buildings and brings them back to life for use by local people. They do this by reusing wasted resources and building shared community wealth. They make use of the things other people throw away. For past projects, they have made good use of second-hand furniture, leftover building materials, surplus food, and unwanted instruments.

This conversation covers the topic of surviving the apocalypse, acknowledging the long-drawn-out nature of societal collapse and the interconnectedness of global systems. The discussion delves into the behaviours and conditions that allow for the existence of a privileged few and the need for a shift in mindset and social structures.

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Chapters

00:00 The Hive: A Versatile Environment

06:04 Breaking Down Isolated Systems

27:57 Interconnectedness and the Challenges of Surviving the Apocalypse

32:32 Behaviours and Conditions that Allow for the Existence of a Privileged Few

36:06 Shifting Mindset and Social Structures for a More Equitable Future

37:05 The Limitations of Politics and Power Dynamics

38:35 The Idolisation of Figures in Society

41:33 The Importance of Open Conversations and Community Connections

49:56 The Need for Systemic Change