Organising from Elsewhere Podcast Interconnectedness in Action: Exploring Collective Intelligence with Extinction Rebellion’s Gail Bradbrook
In this episode, Gully engages in a profound conversation with Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, delving into the complexities of creating a sense of interconnectedness within activism. They discuss Gail's personal experiences with plant medicine and spirituality, the theoretical role of separation in modern capitalist systems, and the challenges of implementing regenerative cultures and organizational methods based on interconnectedness. The episode explores the tension between getting things done and addressing trauma, power dynamics, and the limitations of hierarchical and horizontal organizing structures. The dialogue seeks to find practical approaches to fostering interconnectedness within social movements.
00:00 Building Community and Facing Challenges
02:36 Introduction to Gail and Her Work
03:57 Exploring Separation and Organizational Dynamics
04:56 Addressing Violence and Scarcity
05:38 Indigenous Wisdom and Avoiding Assimilation
06:26 Life's Intelligence and Personal Reflections
07:26 Neurodivergence and Personal Growth
08:26 The Role of Trauma and Resilience
09:02 Organizing from Elsewhere and Collective Intelligence
09:50 Challenges in Activism and Regenerative Practices
15:14 The Importance of Shared Purpose
36:13 Holacracy and Organizational Methods
45:07 Leadership and Group Dynamics
54:09 Exploring Fractal Growth and Decision-Making
54:51 Decolonizing the Mind and Somatic Approaches
56:06 Facilitation and Resource Allocation
58:34 Scaling and Collective Intelligence
01:01:44 The Pink Boat Story: A Lesson in Non-Violent Organizing
01:07:57 Reflections on Interconnectedness and Power
01:16:55 Practical Approaches to Interconnectedness
01:40:03 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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