Chip Colwell

In this discussion, Chip Colwell, author of "Stuff, Humanity's Epic Journey from Naked Ape to Nonstop Shopper," dives into the urgent issues surrounding consumerism and its impact on the environment. He shares personal anecdotes about his family's journey toward minimalism and a 'slow-buy year.' Colwell also highlights the alarming consequences of plastic pollution on marine life and advocates for systemic change through a circular economy. His insights emphasize the critical balance between individual choices and the need for collective action.

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In this episode, archeologist Chip Colwell explores the evolutionary history of material accumulation and the shift from self-sufficiency to excessive consumption. Topics covered include the cognitive leap of tool use, assigning meaning to objects, early self-expression through carved zigzag marks, objects as symbols of identity, and the evolution of stuff accumulation from nomadic to settled lifestyles.