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THE SPACESHIP EARTH PODCAST

Dougald Hine | At Work in the Ruins

Mar 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dougald Hine, co-founder of The Dark Mountain Project and author of "At Work in the Ruins," dives deep into the necessity of embracing endings to inspire new beginnings. He shares insights on fostering community resilience amid contemporary crises and highlights the value of wisdom over cleverness. Dougald also reflects on navigating uncertainty in a chaotic world and emphasizes the importance of cultivating connections with nature and one another to build a regenerating future.
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  • Embracing endings is essential for fostering new beginnings, encouraging humility and openness to the larger story of existence.
  • Cultivating a respectful relationship with Earth promotes cooperation among all forms of life, prioritizing wisdom and collective thriving over destructive narratives.

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Embracing Endings and New Beginnings

The episode discusses the necessity of understanding and accepting endings as a pathway to new beginnings. This perspective shifts the focus from attempting to manage or control the challenges posed by modern society to acknowledging the profound changes taking place all around. Embracing these endings requires humility and an openness to the larger story of existence, fostering connections with both the human and more-than-human worlds. Recognizing that endings can yield new opportunities allows for the possibility of cultivating life-sustaining cultures based on empathy and shared experiences.

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