Homeward Bound (including The Great Humbling)
Dougald Hine
How will they look in hindsight, these strange times we are living through? Is this a midlife crisis on humanity's road to the Star Trek future – or the point at which that story of the future unravelled and we came to see how much it had left out? What if our current crises are neither an obstacle to be overcome, nor the end of the world, but a necessary humbling?
These are the kind of questions which we set out to explore in The Great Humbling. We hope you'll join us and let us know what you think.
Ed Gillespie & Dougald Hine www.homewardbound.org
These are the kind of questions which we set out to explore in The Great Humbling. We hope you'll join us and let us know what you think.
Ed Gillespie & Dougald Hine www.homewardbound.org
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 17, 2020 • 41min
The Great Humbling S1E3: 'Framing a language of longing'
The podcast explores themes like eco-anxiety, grief, and radical friendliness. They discuss the concept of degrowth and its relevance to global events. The impact of air pollution on evolution and the authenticity of viral images are explored. The hosts delve into the longing for wildlife's return while cautioning against manipulation. The importance of language and conviviality, and a longing for a language that focuses on conviviality are discussed.
Apr 9, 2020 • 46min
The Great Humbling S1E2: 'Can we afford an economic recovery?'
The hosts of this podcast question the feasibility of economic recovery and discuss a thought-provoking short story called 'The Machine Stops'. They explore the downfall of society in a dystopian future and revalue roles within the economy. They address underlying problems and question the orthodoxy of infinite growth. The podcast invites listeners to explore uncharted territories.
Apr 4, 2020 • 60min
The Great Humbling S1E1: 'Mapping Lava'
The hosts explore the concept of 'the humbling' and its role in our current crises. They discuss narratives of returning to normal versus embracing a new normal. They examine the impact of the crisis and the emergence of disaster communism as a response. They also delve into the binary nature of perceiving the future and the dysfunction of systems. Lastly, they explore the challenge of breaking enchanting stories that have not served humanity or the planet.
