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Do you live in scarcity or in abundance? Join us weekly, as we experiment with an unconventional spin off of Universal Basic Income (UBI)! The main idea behind UBI is to empower individuals in society by giving them a direct means to cover certain needs and transcend past the limits of being on "survival mode". But there are certain limitations to UBI, primarily the question of funding for it. This is why we are choosing to focus on underutilised resources in a community. Why underutilised resources? Tune in to find out!

  1. 2020. 07. 26.

    Aura Talks S2E12: Exploring Prosperity Part II

    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~!

    55분

  2. 2020. 07. 18.

    Aura Talks S2E11: Exploring Prosperity Part I

    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!

    43분

  3. 2020. 07. 11.

    Aura Talks S2E10: COVID-19, A Wake-Up Call? Part II

    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~!

    38분

  4. 2020. 07. 04.

    Aura Talks S2E9: COVID-19, A Wake-Up Call? Part I

    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!

    45분

  5. 2020. 06. 28.

    Aura Talks S2E8: Auroville Youth Part II

    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~!

    58분

  6. 2020. 06. 20.

    Aura Talks S2E7: Auroville Youth Part I

    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 :) . . Feel like sharing your views and ideas? Write to us - aura.auroville@gmail.com or slide in our DMs!

    43분

  7. 2020. 06. 15.

    Aura Talks S2E6: AVI & Aura

    On today’s episode, Dan Be is joined by B (our favourite Aura team member) and Julian, an active and integral member of the AVI community. After briefly touching on the role of AVI (Auroville International), Julian and B share their thoughts on the positive impact that alternative currencies can have on strengthening local economies. What barriers does Aura as a virtual and complementary currency have to overcome in order to achieve widespread adoption in the community? Putting currency aside for a moment, have you ever wondered how Auroville as a community can strike the balance between embracing others whilst keeping the collective atmosphere and culture intact? If you have ever found yourself dealing with such a complex question, this is the perfect episode for you! Please tune in today to find out more about the global vision of Aura and how AVI could potentially facilitate the expansion of the Aura network! Happy Listening~! Ciao for now!

    1시간 23분

  8. 2020. 06. 06.

    Aura Talks S2E5: Auroville Kids Part II

    On today’s episode, the conversation picks up from last week where the three musketeers, Dan Be, Ayesha and Cecilia, got to reunite and share some of their reflections regarding their childhood in Auroville. Building on top of what was already expressed, their conversation continues on to explore the different ways in which they have changed ever since leaving the community. Do they have more materialistic desires ever since living abroad? Do they believe that it is possible to live a simple and basic life in a society filled with social expectations? Speaking of societal expectations, do community members in Auroville face less pressure to look and present oneself in a certain way? If you would like to know how the Aura platform could help community members live a simple life that is free of mindless desires, this is the episode for you! Happy Listening~ Ciao for now~!

    43분
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Do you live in scarcity or in abundance? Join us weekly, as we experiment with an unconventional spin off of Universal Basic Income (UBI)! The main idea behind UBI is to empower individuals in society by giving them a direct means to cover certain needs and transcend past the limits of being on "survival mode". But there are certain limitations to UBI, primarily the question of funding for it. This is why we are choosing to focus on underutilised resources in a community. Why underutilised resources? Tune in to find out!

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    2019년 - 2020년
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