Planetary Regeneration Podcast

In this insightful discussion, Bayo Akomolafe, a philosopher, poet, and founder of the Emergence Network, shares his views on AI as both a trickster and a transformative force. He emphasizes the sacredness of incompleteness and the need for new rituals amidst modernity's chaos. From exploring Yoruba cosmology to challenging traditional notions of power, Akomolafe advocates for a decolonial perspective on identity. He argues for a fluid interplay between old wisdom and contemporary challenges, promoting creativity and connection as vital in navigating our unpredictable world.

Global sustainability writer Owen Gaffney discusses Earth4All model, regenerative finance, and carbon markets. Insights on renewable energy growth, food security, and trust in institutions for a sustainable future are highlighted in the episode.

On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua explores the history of money theory and the potential for regenerative finance with Per Espen Stoknes. They discuss the Jaguar Biocultural Credit pilot in Achuar Territory, Ecuador, showcasing its transformative impact. Tune in to uncover the intersections of economics, ecology, and culture, and discover how initiatives like this are shaping a more sustainable financial future. Per Espen Stoknes is a TED Global speaker, a psychologist with PhD in economics, and serves as the director of Centre for Sustainability and Energy at the Norwegian Business School in Oslo. An experienced foresight facilitator and academic, he’s also serial entrepreneur, including co-founding clean-tech company GasPlas. Author of several books, among them Money & Soul (2009) and the award-winning book: What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming (2015). His latest books are Tomorrow’s Economy (2021) on MITPress, and Earth For All (2022) with the Club of Rome. Per Espen has served as member of Norwegian Parliament, and on the EU Commission’s mission board on Horizon Europe’s Climate Change and Societal Adaptation. He has been project lead for the Club of Rome’s www.Earth4All.life project. X: @estoknes // @gregory_landua

Josiah Hunt from Pacific Biochar discusses the potential of biochar in transforming food systems and mitigating climate change. They explore the role of benefit corporations in prioritizing societal and environmental benefits. The podcast also delves into the accountability of corporations for their impact on the public and ecosystems. Furthermore, they discuss the benefits of using biochar in agriculture and the challenges of incorporating it into existing biomass energy plants. The conversation concludes with exploring tools to create a regenerative movement through funding pilot projects and utilizing carbon credits for biodiversity-positive interventions.

On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua engages in a captivating conversation with Christopher Goes about the transformative power of blockchain technology. Dive into insightful discussions exploring blockchain's potential for multi-asset privacy, decentralized operating systems, and its disruptive impact on various industries. Tune in to learn how these innovations are shaping the future landscape of decentralized systems, offering new perspectives on trust, credit management, and responsible AI development. Links, as mentioned: • Internal Peer Review System – https://research.anoma.net/t/the-anoma-research-topics-community/200?u=cwgoes • Promise Graph – https://promisegraph.heliax.click/ Socials: • X – @cwgoes // @gregory_landua

John Fullerton, founder of Capital Institute, discusses the potential of a regenerative economy, mindset shifts, and technology like blockchain and AI. Resource management complexities, role of education, and collective efforts are delved into. Their optimism about a regenerative future is grounded in addressing complexities.

In this episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua welcomes author Chris Smaje to discuss his recently published book, "Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future." Chris engages in a dialogue with Gregory, which was sparked by their interactions on Twitter, to delve deep into various thought-provoking topics and discuss his current life's work. Chris Smaje is a homesteader, sometime commercial vegetable grower, writer and social scientist by background. He mostly writes about the intersections between ecology, agriculture, energy and politics. He has two recent books – ‘A Small Farm Future' (Chelsea Green, 2020) and 'Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future' (Chelsea Green, 2023). Twitter: @csmaje Website: https://chrissmaje.com

Today Gregory is joined on the podcast by Daniel Schmachtenberger and Jason Snyder. Daniel is the founder of the Civilization Research Initiative focused on finding a way through the twin attractors of increasing global catastrophic risks and control dystopias, addressing the underlying drivers of each and the unanticipated effects of our aggregate choices. Jason is a professor in Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, a homesteader, permaculturist, and producer/host of the Doomer Optimism podcast. What is “high nature,” and what is its relation to high-tech? Can both co-exist? Gregory, Daniel and Jason discuss how to apply tools of coordination and technology in a way that regenerates the planet rather than depletes it, the urgency to create local resilience, and the importance of improved coordination around carbon credits. Follow Daniel's work at civilizationemerging.com Find Jason on Twitter @cognazor This episode of the podcast will be co-released with the Doomer Optimism podcast—be sure to tune in and support. Learn more about the Doomer Optimism podcast at www.doomeroptimism.com.

Today Gregory is joined on the podcast by Carol Sanford. Carol is a #1 Amazon Best-selling, multiple award-winning author, business educator, Summit Producer, podcaster, and designer of Membership Community events. Her books are required readings in multiple-departments from Stanford to Harvard. For 40 years Carol has collaborated with leaders to develop people and businesses to express their singular capabilities. Carol’s clients include companies like Colgate, DuPont, and Seventh Generation. Google’s Innovation Lab uses her Responsible Business Framework. Learn more at CarolSanford.com and check out the Business Second Opinion podcast.

Today Gregory is joined on the podcast by Tim Rann, Managing Partner at Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV). MCV is an early-stage impact VC that backs startups increasing the resilience of underserved individuals and communities in emerging markets. Follow MCV on Twitter @MCSocialVenture. Tim brings 15+ years of experience as a founder/operator and fund manager across Asia, Africa and LatAm, along with extensive experience in AgTech, Web3, Climate Finance and ClimateTech. He sits on the boards of multiple MCV portfolio companies, and is an advisor to Goldfinch, MightyAlly, and [Empowa.io](http://empowa.io/). When not running MCV, he's chasing around after his two small kids or rock climbing. Find Tim on Twitter @timrann.