Chris Smaje

Philosopher and writer Dougald Hine, social scientist and farmer Chris Smaje, and ecologist and farmer Pella Thiel join Nate to discuss the future of food and community. They explore the importance of local food production, the relationship between community and food in a lower consumption future, and the challenges and possibilities of creating change in a flawed system. They also discuss the importance of regrowing a living culture and share resources for listeners to learn more about these issues.

Chris Smaje, farmer and academic, debates the future of food with George Monbiot, arguing for community autonomy through farming. They discuss challenging the idea of lab-grown food, the importance of maintaining connections to the land, and the political implications of food production. The conversation delves into cultural preservation, rethinking political ideologies, and the potential of small farms for sustainable food systems.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Chris Smaje, a small farmer and writer known for his focus on agroecology, explores a post-collapse world where local economies thrive. He critiques modern liberalism, advocating for a decentralized and resilient future rooted in community and local ecology. Smaje emphasizes the importance of small-scale agroecology and shared governance, urging listeners to embrace local knowledge and participate in crafting sustainable futures. He outlines a vision where diverse food systems flourish through cooperative efforts and resilience.