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Forest of Thought

Ingrid M. Rieser

Conversations that explore the ideas we live by – re-examining the familiar and catching glimpses of the new. forestofthought.substack.com

society & culture philosophy

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11. Imaginations of Control // ANDY STIRLING

Forest of Thought ·

2021/04/23

When our societies are faced with challenges we often call on science to provide us with the best course of action; we strive to make evidence-based decisions. But what assumptions are hiding behind this recipe for decision-making? And how can taking control of a situation reduce our capacity for responding with care? We delve back into the Forest of Thought today with Andy Stirling, Professor of Science and Technology Policy at the STEPS Centre, UK. Andy Stirling is Professor of Science and

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00:35:42

10. The stories we tell // SEASON FINALE WITH HOST...

Forest of Thought ·

2021/01/07

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021. How do we start to make sense of one of the most turbulent, transformative and chaotic years in recent history? We’re always telling – and listening to – stories in order to make sense of the world around us. In this episode we explore how those narratives take shape and evolve over time, with the help of a journey to Ukraine. We also ask how we become better navigators in our ever-changing and messy world of ideas. This is a reflective session with wandering host Ingrid

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01:04:29

9. Until we all are free // CRYSTAL VANCE GUERRA &...

Forest of Thought ·

2020/12/04

The US has been through several extremely turbulent months, and we’ve been yearning for deeper and more genuine conversations on these developments. What does this time of upheaval and polarization mean for the USA? How do questions of race and class connect? What are we learning about power and corruption – and what does it really mean to be free? In this special edition of the Forest of Thought we speak to historian and community organizer Crystal Vance Guerra, and policy analyst and activist

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00:58:34

8. The conversational arts // PERNILLA GLASER

Forest of Thought ·

2020/11/06

What are really good conversations made of? And how is a dialogue similar to a work of art? In this episode I speak to facilitator, theatre director and writer Pernilla Glaser to explore the transformative power conversations, and discuss why we’re both obsessed with them. Pernilla Glaser runs the company Boiler and works at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), developing methods and leading processes within the areas of art, learning and complexity. She is also a writer, and began her career as

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7. Tree teachings // PER INGVAR HAUKELAND

Forest of Thought ·

2020/10/16

It’s always hard to talk about our connection to "nature" because the wording already implies that nature is something other than ourselves. In this episode we talk to eco-philosopher Per Ingvar Haukeland about what a deeper engagement with the world would mean, and how we bring the aliveness of life itself into everything we do. We also delve into the power of trees, the deep ecology movement, and Per Ingvar’s work with the legendary climber and philosopher Arne Næss. Per Ingvar Haukeland is an

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00:50:03

6. The map and the territory // ULF DANIELSSON

Forest of Thought ·

2020/09/25

A wide-ranging conversation with astrophysicist Prof. Ulf Danielsson on how we understand this universe and why we keep confusing our maps with the territory. We also hear about a life-changing comet, a secret promise and why conscious machines are highly unlikely. Ulf Danielsson is professor of theoretical physics at Uppsala University, with a special research interest in dark energy and string theory. He has participated in countless radio and TV shows and written several popular science books on

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01:20:53

5. An ecology of ideas // PER JOHANSSON

Forest of Thought ·

2020/09/04

What is this this mysterious thing we call “an idea”? What is its nature and power? We posed these questions to human ecologist and historian of ideas Per Johansson, who had some unexpected and intriguing answers. Join us in our latest adventure into the Forest of Thought! Per has a PhD in human ecology, and a BA in the history of science and ideas. In 2007 he left his post as senior lecturer at Lund university and has since then been active as a speaker, analyst, writer, consultant, and maker of

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00:51:41

4. A world of many worlds // DOUGALD HINE

Forest of Thought ·

2020/06/25

The big story of never-ending Progress has captured our imaginations for hundreds of years. But now we seem to be witnessing its unravelling. The search for other stories is no longer a fringe activity, but taking place in all parts of society. What do we want to keep from this story, and what do we leave behind? In this episode we explore the idea of Progress together with writer Dougald Hine. Ten years ago, Dougald co-founded The Dark Mountain Project, which has grown into world-wide community of

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00:55:15

3. Playing with time // KERI FACER

Forest of Thought ·

2020/06/03

“The Future." We say the words all the time, but what do we really mean? How do our stories about yesterday and today help shape tomorrow? Could a different idea of the future change the present? And how are we all entangled in the mysterious process of bringing the future into being?! Join us for a session of playing with time, with Professor Keri Facer. Keri Facer is Professor of Educational and Social Futures at the University of Bristol and Visiting Zennström professor of Climate Change

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00:53:03

2. The Great Unveiling // PELLA THIEL

Forest of Thought ·

2020/05/12

What is the corona crisis revealing to us – about our societies and about ourselves? Join us in conversation with activist and ecologist Pella Thiel as we discuss the deeper meaning of apocalypse, and how it is interwoven with hope and desire. Share and subscribe! Share your thoughts and stay in touch via FB, IG or at forestofthought.com LINKS TO THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT: About Pella: pellathiel.se. Swedish Transition Network: omstallning.net. Charles Eisenstein’s essay on corona:

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1. A very convincing game // TIMOTHÉE PARRIQUE

Forest of Thought ·

2020/04/17

Welcome to the new podcast, Forest of Thought! We hope to have conversations that explore the ideas we live by – re-examining the familiar and catching glimpses of the new. Read more at forestofthought.com. In today's episode we speak to economist Tim Parrique to explore what the mode of thinking called "economic rationality" really means, and how the logic of our economies might be changing as we move deeper into the corona crisis. What happens when we press "pause" on the game of the economy – a

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