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Reimagining the Cultural Narrative: Art and Storytelling for Systemic Change with Dougald Hine
Feb 12, 2025
Dougald Hine, a social thinker and co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project, shares insights on the power of storytelling and art in addressing ecological crises. He emphasizes the importance of community and grassroots narratives to foster emotional resilience in challenging times. Hine discusses the concept of ‘engaged surrender’ as a way to navigate uncertainty, urging a re-evaluation of societal values. The conversation also touches on the role of grief in transformation and the need for a collective recovery to tackle modern dilemmas.
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- The overwhelming flow of information in modernity often leads to confusion, necessitating a reevaluation of narratives to ground our understanding of the ecological crisis.
- Storytelling plays a crucial role in fostering connections and resilience among diverse communities, facilitating collaborative responses to the challenges posed by climate change.
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The Cost of Modernity
Modernity has often resulted in cultural and ecological devastation, a reality brought to light by examining the intertwined fate of energy, the economy, and the environment. For many who experienced the benefits of modernity, the destruction of diverse cultures and natural landscapes was perceived as an acceptable trade-off. However, in the present, there is a growing unease about whether this trade-off was indeed justifiable. This questioning reflects a shift in consciousness about the true costs associated with modern living.
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