KunstlerCast - Conversations: Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century

KunstlerCast 414 — Part Two, Elizabeth Nickson: Momentous Changes A'foot

Nov 20, 2024

Elizabeth Nickson, a Canadian journalist and author known for her probing work on environmentalism and the CIA's MKUltra program, shares her insightful perspectives. She discusses the radical turns within the environmental movement and their adverse effects on rural economies. Nickson also reflects on the changing dynamics of family support systems and critiques modern bureaucracy's inefficiencies. Moreover, she addresses the impact of organized crime in Canada and the intricate ties between politics and media, revealing the complex landscape of governance today.

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The evolution of the environmental movement into a bureaucratic system has negatively impacted rural economies, hindering local businesses and communities.

A potential shift towards sustainable, localized living in rural areas may revitalize economies by encouraging younger generations to engage in agriculture and community-oriented practices.

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The Evolution of the Environmental Movement

The environmental movement has shifted significantly over the years, transforming into what some describe as an 'environmental junta'. Initially fueled by a genuine concern for natural preservation, the movement has increasingly become a bureaucratic system that imposes regulations detrimental to local businesses and communities. These regulations often stem from powerful NGOs that prioritize environmental agendas over economic viability, leaving rural areas struggling under restrictive policies. The conversation reflects on personal experiences, highlighting how attempts to engage with land management have led to severe social and economic consequences in various regions.

Intro

3min

Evolving Environmentalism: From Advocacy to Skepticism

26min

Evolution of Familial Roles and Community Support

6min

Bureaucracy and Productivity in the Wake of Remote Work

3min

Politics and Media in Canada

5min

Chinese Organized Crime in Canada

7min

Politics, Power, and Social Challenges

15min

Part Two of my chart with Elizabeth Nickson.

Elizabeth Nickson was trained as a reporter at the London bureau of Time Magazine. She became European Bureau Chief of LIFE magazine in its last years of monthly publication, and during that time, acquired the rights to Nelson Mandela’s memoir before he was released from the Robben Island prison. She went on to write for Harper’s Magazine, the Guardian, the Observer, the Independent, the Sunday Telegraph, the Sunday Times Magazine, the Telegraph, the Globe and Mail and the National Post. Her first book The Monkey Puzzle Tree was an investigation of the CIA MKULTRA mind control program. Her next book, Eco-Fascists; How Radical Environmentalists Are Destroying Our Natural Heritage, was a look at how environmentalism, badly practiced, is destroying the rural economy and rural culture in the U.S. and all over

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KunstlerCast - Conversations: Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century

KunstlerCast 414 — Part Two, Elizabeth Nickson: Momentous Changes A'foot

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Deep dives

The Evolution of the Environmental Movement

Grassroots Conservation vs. Institutional Control

Impacts of Bureaucratic Obstacles in Rural Areas

The Shift Towards Sustainable Living

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