Wild with Sarah Wilson VANESSA ANDREOTTI: And now we have hospice modernity…(and a goodbye from Wild)
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Dec 3, 2024 Vanessa Andreotti, a Brazilian academic and Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria, passionately discusses how modernity is akin to an 'adolescent' civilization. She advocates for Indigenous wisdom to guide humanity through crises, asserting that the West often waits until catastrophe strikes to take action. Vanessa explores the emotional processing necessary for communal healing and emphasizes the importance of 'black belt aunties' in navigating resilience. Their conversation blends reflections on loss and hope, inviting listeners to celebrate human connections even amidst chaos.
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Modernity's Collapse
- Modernity, built on separation from nature, hierarchies, and land as property, is collapsing.
- This system fosters a sense of worthlessness, tying value to production within its flawed economies.
Hospicing Modernity
- Hospice modernity by letting it die gracefully, providing support without propping it up.
- Avoid speeding up its demise, as this creates chaos; instead, use remaining resources wisely to help people.
Divestment vs. Disinvestment
- Divesting means abandoning modernity but keeping its mindset, like prepping a bunker.
- Disinvestment involves staying present amidst collapse without further investment in the failing system.
