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On today’s episode, the conversation picks up from last week where Dan Be got to chat with Pashi Kapur, a long-time Aurovilian. Building on top of what was already expressed, their conversation continues on to explore the different stages of Auroville’s economic development. Was the introduction of individual Financial Service accounts a wrong turn that led to a deviation from the vision of prosperity as envisioned by the Mother? If you were ever curious about what type of concrete steps could be taken to revive Auroville’s economy, this is the perfect episode for you! Happy Listening~ Ciao for now~!

On today’s episode, Dan Be is joined by Pashi Kapur, a founding member of the Exploring Prosperity Team in Auroville. In this conversation, Pashi shares his honest views on how Auroville has slowly deviated from its original vision during the nearly five decades that he has lived in Auroville. He asserts that reshaping Auroville’s economy should be the utmost priority to realign to the vision of the Mother. A pioneer by nature, Pashi also shares some thoughts on the benefits of decentralising certain processes in Auroville. Have ever wondered how the pioneers lived during the 70’s and 80’s? Have you ever wanted to learn about Auroville’s vision from a person who had personal contact with the founder of the community? If so, this is the perfect episode for you to tune in! Happy Listening~! As we always like to say on Aura Talks, ciao for now!

On today’s episode, the conversation picks up from last week where Dan Be got to chat with B, Vikram and Paulette and hear some of their reflections regarding the inescapable confrontations brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19. Building on top of what was already expressed, their conversation continues on to highlight how crucial it is for community members to revert back to the early days where there was more simplicity and less materialistic desires. Is the outbreak of COVID-19 the big wake-up call that the community needed to raise social consciousness? Is it possible at this stage to recreate the “prosperity basket” scheme that existed during the pioneering days? If you were ever curious about how Auroville’s economy was structured a few decades ago, this is the perfect episode for you! Please tune in to hear some personal thoughts on how much Auroville can grow from addressing the challenges of these unsettling times. Happy Listening~ Ciao for now~!

On today’s episode, Dan Be is joined by three brilliant Aurovilians, B, Vikram and Paulette, the latter of who is currently researching the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on community life. After sharing their personal views on how the outbreak has affected individuals and units alike, the dynamic quattro highlight the silver linings of the global crisis. If you have been wondering whether crisis and disasters have a way of bringing people together and reviving the collective spirit, this is the perfect episode for you to tune in! Happy Listening~! As we always like to say on Aura Talks, ciao for now! Part II of this episode will be released next week!

On today’s episode, the conversation picks up from last week where Dan Be got to chat with Jasmin, Mir and Eden and hear some of their reflections regarding their upbringing in Auroville. Building on top of what was already expressed, their conversation continues on to explore how digitalisation could lead to higher efficiency of workflows in Auroville. The conversation goes on to address whether they believe that digital solutions may lead to alienation and distancing in the physical realm, and what type of awareness is needed to ensure that people still feel connected. If you would like to hear what type of potential young members of the community see in the Aura platform, this is the perfect episode for you! Happy Listening~ Ciao for now~!

On today’s episode, Dan Be is joined by Jasmin, Mir and Eden who are Auroville youth that grew up in the community and have been a part of Auroville’s education system all their lives. After highlighting the beauties of Auroville’s diverse and intimate education, they go on to address the lack of youth engagement in the community. Do Auroville youth feel pressure from the older and ‘pioneer’ generation to give back to the community in a specific way? Moreover, do Auroville youth ever worry about whether they will be able to achieve financial independence without needing to go abroad and serve as seasonal workers? If you have ever been curious as to what type of thoughts Auroville youth have on relevant community topics and what suggestions they have to promote the local economy, this is the perfect episode for you! Please tune in today to hear more from younger members of the community! Happy Viewing~! As we always like to say on Aura Talks—ciao for now! Part II of this episode will be released next week! Stay tuned :)

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