Outside In

Joel, your portrayal of the Earth Regenerators network in “Find the Others,” Part 2 of your talks with Joe Brewer and several members of the group gives us a deeper sense of what this work is about, and is itself a significant contribution to the conversation. For the group to develop a sense of identity and purpose (the first requirement for successfully managing a commons) requires this kind of insightful articulation. Much of this also came out in your discussion with Pavani after the episode, which we almost missed because it sounded as if the podcast had ended. You might want to mention somewhere that it’s well worth it to keep listening, to the last few minutes, where you share your thoughts about the experience of creating the series, and the key takeaways that you’re left with after the interview. The most important one for me is the suggestion that the Earth has a purpose in mind for our species — and that if we’re going to continue to exist on the planet we need to recognize and fulfill that possibility. This is, in essence, the core of our own nonprofit, Possible Planet, which is why we are so delighted to find others who share this view. And to recognize that we’re at the start of that journey, not the end. As one of the newest of species we’re still a little shaky, but in time we may come full circle to embrace our blue marble, and the once and future garden of Eden that we can co-create with nature if we choose it.

Joel and Pavani have created an amazing and fascinating journey in this podcast that explores design from a totally new perspective. From the first episode through the one I listen to most recently, episode eight, I was totally engrossed in hearing about all these various projects and the people involved in them. I highly recommend this series to anyone and look forward to more to come!

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These podcasts explore creativity and experiences you believe you understand until you don't. Engaging, insightful and extremely entertaining. Thanks Pavani and Joel for providing these stories for us. ❤️🙏🏻