Team Human

Topics discussed include: Japanese culture and rituals, implementing UBI and citizen councils for decision-making, the intersection of politics, UBI, and self-care, seeking the monolith and the Sabbath, boundaries for effective currency circulation, and appreciation for the podcast's listeners.

Carne Ross, a former diplomat and founder of Independent Diplomat, discusses his anarchist vision of economic well-being, the intertwined relationship between government and capitalism, the externalities of land and the debate around global commons, anarchy as mutual aid, local governance, and the need for bottom-up democracy. The chapter also highlights the importance of taking action in creating a new system and building exemplars.

Media Studies Professor Katherine G. Fry discusses the influence of media environment on our understanding of stories. They explore the impact of social media on events like January 6th, hidden agendas in popular culture, and the intersection of data journalism and activism. They emphasize the importance of media literacy and understanding power dynamics in communication.

The podcast discusses the eccentric behaviors and actions of today's tech billionaires, comparing them to historical figures. It also explores propaganda, corporate interests, and individual influence in shaping public opinion. The changing nature of philanthropy and the lack of consideration for sustainability and community impact by tech billionaires are also highlighted.

Topics discussed include the evolving dating scene, effects of social media, lateral support and prey animal behavior, ethics and limitations of social media, the evolution of Twitter, changing theology to poetics, nonviolent resistance, fostering inquiry, and the partnership between humans and mushrooms.

Jem Bendell, former Professor of Sustainability Leadership and author of Breaking Together: A Freedom-Loving Response To Collapse, discusses prioritizing caring for each other, skepticism towards green solutions, tough conversations about the climate crisis, indigenous harmony with nature, regenerative agriculture, the influence of the gut biome, accelerationism, and the guest's book Breaking Together.

Nora Bateson, President of the International Bateson Institute, discusses the importance of embracing interdependence and ambiguity. They explore disorientation as a way to break free from familiar patterns of thinking. They reflect on the interconnectedness of factors in nourishing a baby and delve into the concept of nth order observation. They discuss surrealism, challenge institutional biases, and explore the concept of safety hindering progress. They advocate for embracing social change and unconventional thinking.

Historian of alternative spirituality Mitch Horowitz and musician Steven Brent challenge rigid definitions and explore the potential of magic in addressing global challenges. They discuss the illusion of individuality and emphasize the power of reciprocity and interconnectedness. They share personal stories about struggles with infertility, adoption, and encounters with magic. They explore the concept of retro-causality and its potential to solve world problems. They discuss the idea of structuring a social experiment to benefit humanity and express gratitude to various individuals.

The speaker reflects on leaving social media, discussing the need for a different approach to debate. They explore the polarizing effects of social media and the importance of sustaining mystery. The hosts discuss their frustrations and suggest alternative platforms. They also discuss the changing nature of social media and the dangers of extreme binary thought. Social media's impact on discourse and perception is explored.

Guest Douglas Rushkoff, media theorist, reflects on the evolution of media consumption, changes in technology and capitalism, and the importance of human connection. They discuss the cycle between hope and fear with technology and share personal experiences including app downloads and getting lost in IKEA.