Custodians of the Planet Bioregionalism as a new regenerative paradigm
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Apr 26, 2021 
Joe Brewer, a change strategist and cognitive scientist, discusses groundbreaking ideas on bioregionalism and regeneration. He emphasizes how community-driven approaches can create lasting social and cultural shifts in response to environmental challenges. Brewer highlights the importance of reconnecting with local environments to foster sustainability and personal identity. He also delves into designing culture to improve group dynamics and encourages personal growth through self-reflection. Ultimately, he calls for transformative actions that inspire future generations to engage with nature.
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Defining Bioregionalism
- A bioregion is a geographical area that fully supports a sustainable human culture.
- It encompasses the entire life system, including resources, social organization, and trade networks.
Peter Berg's Exercise
- Peter Berg used a simple exercise: asking students to draw where their water comes from.
- It highlighted a shocking lack of awareness about basic place-based knowledge.
Regeneration and Culture
- Regeneration is the dynamic process of any living being reproducing the conditions of being alive.
- A regenerative culture has this dynamic capacity and maintains itself as a healthy living system.