649. Duane Elgin 2nd Interview

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. He has an MBA in business and an MA in economic history  He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future, and a senior social scientist co-authoring numerous studies of the long-range future for clients such as the President’s Science Advisor; the National Science Foundation; and others. Duane has also co-founded three non-profit organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. He received the Peace Prize of Japan, the Goi Award, in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” Duane is the Co-director of the Choosing Earth Project.

His books include:

Choosing Earth: Humanity's Journey of Initiation Through Breakdown and Collapse to Mature Planetary Community
"The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?";
"Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity's Future";
"Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich"; and
"Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness" (Also available as a free download on Duane's site.)
He co-authored the book "Changing Images of Man" with Joseph Campbell and other scholars.
In addition, Duane has contributed chapters to twenty-three books and has published more than a hundred major articles.

Websites:

choosingearth.org
duaneelgin.com

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Transcript of this interview

First interview with Duane

Interview recorded June 4, 2022.

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.



YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Duane Elgin
00:04:06 - The Time of Profound Transition
00:08:03 - The Top Environmental Problems: Selfishness, Greed, and Apathy
00:11:49 - Three Pathways for the Future
00:16:31 - A Time of Great Transition
00:20:54 - The Opportunity of This Time
00:25:20 - The Invitation of Transformation and Transition
00:29:20 - The Ecology of Consciousness
00:34:05 - The Aliveness of the Universe
00:38:03 - The Extraordinary Journey of Living in a Living Universe
00:42:09 - The Zooming Powers of 10 and our Connection to the Universe
00:45:29 - The Aliveness of the Universe: A Transition in Perception
00:49:23 - The Function of the United Nations
00:53:35 - The Power and Consequences of Social Media
00:57:18 - Mobilizing Our Capacities for Transformation
01:01:05 - The Devastating Times Ahead
01:04:57 - A Rush of Migration and Learning from Trauma
01:09:03 - Progression and Resistance
01:12:47 - Tapping into our Inner Resources
01:16:16 - The Miracles of Life, Consciousness, and Communication
01:20:30 - The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding Others
01:24:07 - Reconciliation and the Right to Life
01:27:58 - The Power of Recontextualization and Communication
01:32:21 - Averting the Danger of Lack of Conscious Attention
01:35:38 - The Importance of Community
01:39:36 - The Economic Hurricane and the Unraveling
01:43:30 - The Potential Consequences and Preparation for Disruptions
01:47:10 - The Shift towards Vegetarianism
01:50:56 - Finding Your True Gifts
01:54:12 - The Unraveling of Big Structures and Systems
01:57:34 - Setting Reminders for Upcoming Interviews on BatGap