Emergence Magazine Podcast
Song of the Cedars – A Conversation with Giuliana Furci, Robert Macfarlane, César Rodríguez-Garavito, and Cosmo Sheldrake
Apr 1, 2025
Join Robert Macfarlane, a celebrated author; Giuliana Furci, a passionate mycologist; César Rodríguez-Garavito, an activist legal scholar; and musician Cosmo Sheldrake as they delve into the Song of the Cedars project. They explore their transformative experience in the Los Cedros cloud forest, discussing the legal framework to recognize nature as a creative partner. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of ecosystems, the unsung role of fungi, and the need for collaborative authorship between humans and nature, all wrapped in a rich audio tapestry of the forest.
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- The conversation highlights the need to redefine artistic authorship by legally recognizing ecosystems, like Los Cedros, as co-creators in artistic works.
- Participants reflected on the profound emotional connections formed in nature, illustrating how these relationships shape and enhance the collaborative creative process.
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The Collaborative Nature of Creativity
Creativity is often viewed as the product of individual genius, but it can be argued that all artistic creation emerges from collaborative relationships with the natural world. The podcast emphasizes that materials for art come from the living Earth, and that inspiration is often drawn from ecosystems. By recognizing that art is a result of co-creation with nature, one also acknowledges a philosophical neglect of this relationship. This recognition challenges conventional views on ownership and the role of the individual artist.
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