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Belonging to the Wild
"Is the Way We Are Living Making Us Sick?" with Dr Vaughan Wilkins
Nov 22, 2023
Dr. Vaughan Wilkins, an ecopsychologist dedicated to understanding how modern life impacts our mental health, delves into the concept of 'enculturated captivity.' He discusses how the pressures of contemporary living lead to isolation and trauma. The conversation emphasizes our innate longing for connection to nature, urging a return to traditional ecological practices for healing. Dr. Wilkins also critiques contemporary wellness culture and encourages embracing a regenerative way of life that fosters deeper well-being and ecological balance.
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- Modern lifestyles lead to physical and psychological ailments due to disconnection from ancestral ecology and nature.
- The concept of 'inculturated captivity' highlights how societal norms limit our potential for holistic living and foster collective trauma.
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The Impact of Ecological Disconnection
The discussion emphasizes that modern lifestyles may contribute to physical and psychological ailments due to a disconnection from our ancestral ecology. Research shows that both humans and non-human animals exhibit signs of distress when removed from their natural habitats, resulting in conditions such as zucosis in zoo animals. This disconnection leads to a deeper cultural sickness as society becomes increasingly detached from nature, with many individuals feeling 'off' or unwell due to their environmental context. Such feelings of dislocation underline the importance of fostering connections to the ecological systems that historically supported human and animal life.
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