To shape our future, must we first understand our past? With Jeremy Lent

To shape our future, must we first understand our past? So, how did we end up here? When did we disconnect from nature? When and how did we swap the holistic view for reductionism? How do we get out from the mess we have created? Jeremy Lent, world renowned author and activist takes us on a whirlwind tour, from the days of Sir Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes to the present day and beyond. Jeremy does not mince his words.  He is very clear about the flaws of the current system and the value changes needed so that we can live in thriving, healthy and wealthy societies. Prepare to reimagine our past.  

Guest: Jeremy Lent. Former CEO. Now an activist and author of books such as the paternal instinct and The Web of Meaning. Described by The Guardian as one the greatest thinkers of our time. 

Learnings points:

•Many of our struggles today is linked back to 200 year ago when western cultures distance themselves from nature

•Why monikers such as “green growth” and “sustainable capitalism” are just smokescreens and will not provide what it promises as constant growth cannot coexist with a sustainable, ecological society.  

•Unless we regulate business, sustainable organizations will not be at an advantage as the playing field is not even. 

•You will also hear why implementing the Triple Bottom Line theory to business is the way forward.

Reimagine is a podcast with host Babak Behrad, brought to you by Society Lab.