The podcast explores the concept of humility and its relation to being grounded. It delves into the fascinating world of fungi and their impact on various aspects of life. The speaker shares their personal experience with Alan's books and visits his house. The chapter also discusses the historical origins of psychedelic mushrooms and the need for a new language to explain their therapeutic uses. It explores the power of deep nature experiences and drugs in cultivating a hive mind and finding one's way home after altered states of consciousness.

The hosts discuss the importance of humility and being grounded. They explore the meaning of water, referencing Bruce Lee's 'be like water' quote. They reminisce about the early social internet and the decline of platforms like Twitter and Facebook. They delve into the concept of flow and finding joy in discomfort. They explore the practice of wild swimming and its transformative power.

The podcast discusses the concept of humility and the need for new approaches in the pandemic. They talk about their recent move and the creation of a school called home. They delve into the multifaceted meanings of the word 'move' and discuss the illusion of Davos and its impact on the refugee crisis. They also explore the connection between movement and our nomadic origins.

  Welcome to series three of the Great Humbling – ‘New Moves’. And given that we’re returning on the 1st of April, which is obviously no accident, your first move is… Keep It Foolish!  “A deliberately non-sensical parting farewell, popularised in the TV programme 'Nathan Barley'. It approximately means 'see you later' and 'don't take life too seriously'.” ‘Totally Mexico! How the Nathan Barley nightmare came true’ by Andrew Harrison – https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/feb/10/nathan-barley-charlie-brooker-east-london-comedy  We catch up on what we’ve both been up to... Ed saving ‘The Locks Inn’ www.savethelocks.com, publishing his poetry collection ‘Songs of Love in Lockdown’ and his ‘other podcast’ Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts – ‘How to survive the future’ Dougald references John Paul Davis - Small Magic – https://johnpauldavis.substack.com Dougald’s got a book just coming out with the glass artists Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin, Walking in the Void, mentions an extract running on the Dark Mountain website and a new Homeward Bound course starting in early May Dougald reading Vanessa’s book, Hospicing Modernity, which is coming out later this year https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675703/hospicing-modernity-by-vanessa-machado-de-olivera/ Dougald talks about Resmaa Menakem saying I don’t bring white bodies and black bodies together to do this kind of work on embodied trauma, because that’s not going to be a safe environment for the people with black bodies https://onbeing.org/programs/resmaa-menakem-notice-the-rage-notice-the-silence/ – Resmaa Menakem on the On Being podcast ‘Keep it foolish’, to be willing to see and sense and stay with your own ridiculousness Ed talks about the origins of April Fool’s Day, Scotland’s ‘Huntigowk Day’ and the etymology of ‘Fool’ and explains why the Old Testament the word ‘fool’ is actually a crude translation of five different Hebrew words, which actually discern very different types of fool… Dougald references Rilke – “I want to unfold. I don't want to stay folded anywhere, because where I am folded , there I am a lie.” The experience of feeling foolish, discovering your foolishness, being willing to own it – maybe it’s like a medical operation, having one of those lies removed, you’re more alive as a result Dougald talks about Lydia Millet’s, A Children’s Bible: A Novel and how the parents in it are these smart people, successful in their own worlds, are fools once they stumble out of those niches... Ed refers to “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” Richard Feynman And then introduces Edward Docx ‘The Clown King: How Boris Johnson made it by playing the fool’: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/mar/18/all-hail-the-clown-king-how-boris-johnson-made-it-by-playing-the-fool  As Kierkegaard puts it: “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” Johnson has accomplished both.  Dougald talks about a fascinating essay by a man called Samo Burja who is a Long Now fellow and a founder of Bismarck Analysis, called ‘The End of Industrial Society’ “We have lost the implicit knowledge upon which our industrial systems functioned even as recently as a few decades ago. That knowledge cannot be regained absent the people who actually built and understood those systems.” Ed talks about the tragic poetic image of the gargantuan cargo ship the ‘Ever Given’ and the paradox of the ‘Wise Fool’, Plato’s Cave, and the Socratic Paradox ‘I know that I know nothing’! The wisest of all fools? Are we wise enough to play the fool? Or foolish enough to be played by one?  Dougald concludes What if the only chance we have is to reveal our foolishness to ourselves and each other? The only possibility of stumbling into some as-yet-unimaginable future. Maybe it’s what I was trying to get at back in the early days of Dark Mountain: ‘stop pretending’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.homewardbound.org

The hosts discuss the symbolism of fog and being in a state of limbo. They explore Alan Garner's novel and the impact of childhood fantasy. They delve into the concept of limbo and its interpretations, including the connection to dance. They also talk about the pub saved from being turned into something else.

The hosts explore the concept of jeopardy and discuss the unpredictability of recent events. They reminisce about 2016, Trump, and the Brexit vote. They analyze the racialization of American politics and the shift in voting tendencies. The chapter explores contempt for certain groups and how education influences voting choices. The speaker reflects on alienation after the Brexit vote and the impact of differing opinions. They examine the power of labels and contrasting worldviews.

The podcast explores the concept of play and its role in our lives and society. It reflects on the importance of play in parenting and discusses a playful online event centered around the Great Wave. The podcast explores the challenges of categorizing Neil Gaiman's novel as a children's book for grownups and the role of myths and fairy tales in our culture. It delves into the meaning of play and its associations with joy, movement, and creativity. The podcast also explores the importance of play in animals and humans, challenging the traditional idea of its preparatory purpose.

Mic Wright, author of Conquest of the Useless, and Chris T-T, creator of The Border Crossing newsletter, discuss the correlation between rising temperatures and rising anger. They explore the treatment of hate as an emotion and the hidden feelings beneath anger. The podcast also touches on the destructive impact of social media, chronic illness and anger, and the coexistence of beauty and anger.

The podcast explores various topics including existential risks, dystopian literature, global issues, ancient forests, seven generations thinking, responsible capitalism, and ethical consumerism. It discusses the importance of balancing different perspectives, the significance of regenerating old trees, and the dangers of hyper-optimism. The hosts also reflect on personal experiences with tension and the pressure of saving the world.

The podcast explores topics such as Swedish expressions, the film 'My Octopus Teacher', synchronicities in their lives, Sweden's pandemic experience, Alistair McIntosh's book 'Riders on the Storm', 'The Book of Trespass' by Nick Hayes, the connection between panic, prayer, and the pandemic, and reflecting on panic and climate change.