Cosmo Sheldrake

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.

Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, brings his expertise on the rising tensions between Taiwan and China, discussing the alarming prospects of an invasion and the implications for global stability. Multi-instrumentalist Cosmo Sheldrake shares insights about his unique album 'Wake Up Calls', created from endangered British birdsong, blending music and nature in a captivating way. The conversation also touches on the controversial decision by World Rugby to ban trans women from competing, igniting a debate on fairness in sports.