Best Influence Ecology Podcasts (2024)

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E110| God/s, Difference, Choice, w/ Forrest Landry, Jordan Hall, Joey S. Robinson II, Tim Adalin 2:00:36

24m ago2:00:36

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Relating with notions of God, choice, difference, intuition, belonging, confession... with Jordan Hall, Forrest Landry, and Joey S. Robinson II. In early July, Joey reached out on Twitter following a Voicecraft dialogue with John Vervaeke, expressing interest in John, Jordan, and Forrest having a dialogue on the podcast. John was unable to make it …

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183: Nature Restoration Law - an Irish Farmer’s Perspective with Bill O’Keeffe 1:20:51

10h ago1:20:51

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Why was the farming community so opposed to the EU’s Nature Restoration Law? Doesn’t a healthy ecosystem benefit agriculture? Isn’t the availability of additional payments for alternative use of unproductive land a good thing? Aren’t the measures built into the law sufficient to protect the actively used agricultural land? To find answers to those …

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Episode 30: Characterizing post-fire delayed tree mortality with remote sensing: sizing up the elephant in the room 7:47

16h ago7:47

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Matt Reilly about using remote sensing to detect delayed mortality through spectral decline in trees in California, Oregon, and Washington over a five-year period following a fire. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

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E109| The Overton Window, Alex Ebert in dialogue with Tim Adalin 2:07:21

4d ago2:07:21

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Exploring the political, social, psychological and metaphysical dynamics of the Overton window: the present limits of socially acceptable policy and opinion. Alex is an incidental musician and philosopher. His interest in Hegelian philosophy began (unbeknownst to him) more than a decade ago, with his development of a peculiar mathematical function …

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E108| Re-thinking Economics & The Meaning of Value w/ Matt Segall & O.G. Rose 1:53:01

11d ago1:53:01

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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. O.G. Rose is a writer, philosopher, and author of Belonging Again: An Address, which explores the conditions of possibility for the realisation of ‘a…

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How working as a Wildlife Biologist could change your life |ft. Ganyah Gold| 58:02

13d ago58:02

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In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ganyah Gold, an online influencer in the wildlife careers space, and biologist whose inspiring journey and impactful work demonstrate how a career in biology can be life-changing. From fieldwork in remote locations to being a part of groundbreaking research and conservation efforts, Ganyah shares person…

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182: Lead Ammunition and Health with Fredrik Widemo 1:04:36

14d ago1:04:36

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Should we worry about consuming venison from an animal harvested with lead ammunition? Will cutting out and discarding meat around the impact area solve the problem? And what are the best practices to keep us safe? Most of us have heard about the negative effects of lead on health. Not only on our health but also on the health of the ecosystems. In…

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Episode 29: Simulating dynamic fire regime and vegetation change in a warming Siberia 11:53

22d ago11:53

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Neil Williams and Melissa Lucash about how fire and climate change influence the boreal forests of Siberia by examining simulations. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-023-00188-1…

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E107 | Beyond Left / Right: Politics, Freedom & Systemic Influence | Voicecraft Network Freeform Session w/ Cadell Last, Simon van der Els, Valeria Ferreira, Tim Adalin, J Manu 1:32:25

24d ago1:32:25

1:32:25

Welcoming Cadell Last, Simon van der Els, Valeria Ferreira, and Jurnee Manu for a Voicecraft Network Freeform session. Freeform sessions invite a praxis of philosophical jazz. Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e107-beyond-left-right-politics-freedo…

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181: Farming and Soil Biodiversity with Stuart Meikle 1:10:07

28d ago1:10:07

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What is sustainable agriculture? Does regenerative farming mean focusing primarily on the soil biome? Is farming a leading cause of biodiversity loss? …and do we really have only 60 harvests left? To get the answers to those and other questions about farming and biodiversity, join me for a conversation with an agricultural management and policy spe…

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E106| Enlightenment & Economics, Creativity & Instability, Beauty & Network Philosophy | Guy Sengstock & Tim Adalin 1:43:29

1M ago1:43:29

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Guy Sengstock is a philosopher, founder of Circling and a master of dialogic practice. He returns to the podcast for a deeply generative dialogue which develops themes and insight on generativity, instability, beauty, power, relational intelligence, the cultivation of attention and the relationship between enlightenment and economics. --- Access th…

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Episode 28: Fire severity influences large wood and stream ecosystem responses in western Oregon watersheds 10:13

1M ago10:13

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Ashley Coble, Brooke Penaluna, and Laura Six about identifying key relationships between forested streams, fire, and large wood that change with fire severity and/or watershed stand age. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles…

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180: Hunters Just Are 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Not long ago I posted a tweet: “Hunters are not good or bad, they just are. Therefore, they must be managed just like, and as a part of, the wildlife they hunt.” It was an attempt to condense my thoughts about our relationship with wildlife and nature. I purposefully used the word “our” because I believe that we are all hunters; it's just that this…

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The man who helped birth Urban Ecology | ft. Darryl Jones | ep.16 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of unban ecology with my special guest Darryl Jones, a pioneering figure in the field and a well known Australian author renowned for his work on birds. Join us as we explore the transformative power of unban ecology, its impact on urban environments, and the moments that lead Darryl to make some …

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E105| Praxis, Ecology, Authority & Ultimacy w/ John Vervaeke & Tim Adalin 1:38:32

2M ago1:38:32

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A critical inquiry into the relation between praxis, ecology, authority and ultimacy, with award-winning professor and globally renowned thinker John Vervaeke. The dialogue begins with reflection on the evolution and self-correction of John’s work over recent years. ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and…

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179: Sika Deer: Pest or Precious? 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

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Sika (cervus nippon) is a mid-sized deer that was introduced to Ireland in the 1860s to the Powerscourt Estate. Soon after that, it started spreading across Ireland. Today, the main concentrations of sika are in Kerry, Wicklow, Tyrone and Fermanagh. More recently, it has also been found in Waterford, Galway, Limerick, and Wexford. The National Biod…

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E104| Phenomenology of the Tortured Prophet w/ Simon van der Els & Tim Adalin 55:44

2M ago55:44

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A dialogue integrating themes of ecology, shamanism, prophecy, artistry, and underground philosophy, welcoming Transition Guide and Voicecraft Network member Dr Simon van der Els & Tim Adalin. Learn more about how to apply to the Voicecraft Network @ https://www.voicecraft.network ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, even…

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E103| Real Violence: Israel, Palestine, Justice & Justification | Culture Lab 1:45:53

2M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Welcoming members of the Voicecraft Network Jacob Kishere, Aspasia Karageorge, Tyler Hollett, Kyle Lawrence, Tom Lyons, Cam Duffy & Tim Adalin for a Culture Lab session on the topic of Real Violence: Israel, Palestine, Justice & Justification.---Access show notes and learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ htt…

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178: Why Biodiversity Matters with Nigel Dudley 58:26

2M ago58:26

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“Why Biodiversity Matters” is fundamentally a philosophy book. However, the author and our guest, Nigel Dudley, is not a philosopher but an accomplished conservation biologist who has accumulated an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience working on conservation projects across the world. He has worked as a consultant ecologist with internati…

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Wildlife and the Online Influencer |ft. David Orin| ep.15 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Join us for an electrifying chat with a fearless wildlife enthusiast and online influencer known for catching venomous snakes, his love for creation, and his faith. We explore how he turns his passion for wildlife into a profitable online venture, sharing insider tips on monetizing content while staying true to one’s mission. We go deeper on some o…

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E102| Evolving Perennialism & True Authority w/ Zak Stein (PART ONE) 55:24

2M ago55:24

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Relating to the tensions and paradoxes associated with change (evolution) and the eternal (perennial) in the context of lineage traditions, value, membranes, and the future of spirituality and religion. Welcoming educator, futurist and philosopher Zak Stein, one part to the pseudonymous author David J. Temple, who has recently published the work Fi…

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E101| Artificial Intelligence, Existential Risk & Meaningful Response w/ Forrest Landry & the Voicecraft Network 1:56:04

3M ago1:56:04

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An effort toward critical and generative relation with Forrest Landry’s thinking on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, existential risk, and the possibilities for meaningful response. This was recorded for the Voicecraft Network's Humanity, Technology & Nature expedition, following a previous session engaging with Forrest’s Substrate Needs Conve…

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E100| Processing Relational Philosophy | Voicecraft Synthesis Session w/ Tom Lyons, Aspasia Karageorge, Kyle Lawrence, Jurnee Manu and Tyler Hollett 1:30:52

3M ago1:30:52

1:30:52

This very special 100th Voicecraft episode welcomes members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to synthesise recent themes and questions explored at Voicecraft. Core to the dialogue are questions relating to the meaning of humanity, technology, cultural transformation, intimacy, and the future. Hosted by Tom Lyons, featuring Dr Aspasia Karageo…

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E99| Civilisation, Science & Spirituality | Dave Snowden in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:40:26

3M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

An exploration of human decision making and transformative social process in the context of evolution, emergence, complexity, religion, telos, the mystical, and more. Welcoming the creator of the Cynefin Framework and iconoclastic generalist thinker Dave Snowden in dialogue with Tim Adalin. ---Access the show notes for this podcast at @ https://www…

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177: Nature, Farming and Politics with Saoirse McHugh 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

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Join me for a conversation with Saoirse McHugh who is running as an independent candidate for the European Parliament to represent the Midlands-North-West constituency. During our discussion, we delve into a wide array of topics such as the connection between agriculture and environmentalism, sustainable land management practices and agricultural s…

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E98| Core Philosophy For The Digital Age | Alexander Bard in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:54:43

3M ago1:54:43

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An exploration of what it means practically and metaphysically to participate in our evolving digital age, defined by the Swedish philosopher Alexander Bard as the paradigm of attentionalism. What does it mean to participate in transformation? How can we respond in the context of emerging technological power? ---Learn more about Voicecraft podcasts…

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E97| Why Things Fall Apart: Intentional Disruption, w/ Elder Les Spencer & Tyler Hollett 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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Welcoming Dr Les Spencer in dialogue with generalist thinker Tyler Hollett in response to the theme of “Intentional Disruption”, part of the Cultural Shamanism expedition inside the Voicecraft Network which begins with a multi-part exploration of the question: “Why do things fall apart?” This is the first hour of a multi hour conversation, with man…

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From TASMANIA to QUEENSLAND [Turning a Dream into Reality!] |ft. Mick Bender| ep.14 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

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🦘🌿 Lets dive into the world of Australian fauna and learn about the life's journey our special guest, Mick Bender, founder of Wildlife Unleashed, a fast growing wildlife demonstration company! In this episode, we uncover the intriguing journey of building a business centered around showcasing Australia's unique wildlife. We explore challenges and t…

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176: Invasive Ants Impact Lion Predation on Zebras, with Adam T. Ford 51:59

4M ago51:59

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The paper that we discuss in this episode describes how an invasive species of ants disrupts lion hunting behaviour. There are also acacia trees, elephants, zebras and buffalos involved in the whole chain of interactions between species. To talk about this incredibly interesting research I invited an Associate Professor, Adam Ford, Canada Research …

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E96| Transhumanism & Hyperhumanism w/ Cadell Last, Carl Hayden Smith, & Tim Adalin 1:34:50

4M ago1:34:50

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An exploration of humanity's relation to technology, evolution, and perennialism, through the lens of transhumanism and hyperhumanism. Welcoming philosopher Cadell Last and hyperhuman theorist Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Tim Adalin. This was a live podcast recording for the Voicecraft Network expedition into the relationship between humanity…

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175: SOTKA Wetlands with Veli-Matti Pekkarinen and Heikki Helle 58:54

4M ago58:54

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Finnish SOTKA is a large-scale habitat restoration project and a part of a larger Helmi Habitats Programme aimed at restoring Finland’s biodiversity. It is run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of the Environment. SOTKA’s objective is large-scale habitat restoration through wetlands rehabilitation, restoration of mires an…

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E95| Sam Harris, The Man & The Meme | Culture Lab w/ the Voicecraft Network 2:03:47

4M ago2:03:47

2:03:47

Culture lab invites a context for deepening understanding of critical, higher attention events, people, and dynamics in culture space and the world stage. This Voicecraft.Network invites relating with the cultural, philosophical, and attentional significance of Sam Harris, one of the most well known public intellectuals of at least the last 15 year…

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174: Not A Conservationist 11:01

5M ago11:01

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Many people claim they are conservationists. But are they really? Inspired by your comments and some discussions that I had in the past, I decided to talk about this subject. This episode was recorded outdoors, on the beautiful Irish coast of county Kerry. So, don’t be surprised to hear chough calling in the background or some occasional gusts of w…

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E94| Crypto & The Commons w/ Michel Bauwens, O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin & the Voicecraft Network (The Commons Series) 1:59:06

5M ago1:59:06

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Is there legitimacy to the promise of crypto in the context of socio-economic exchange? Where are we in political economic history? How do psychology, narrative and metaphysics influence the integrity of communications technology and its mediation of exchange? Welcoming civilisational and commons theorist Michel Bauwens and philosopher O.G. Rose, i…

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173: The Last Keeper with Tom Opre 1:23:06

5M ago1:23:06

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I have been waiting for Tom Opre’s new film “The Last Keeper” since I learned in July 2022 that he and his team are working on it. Well, the wait was over for me at the beginning of February 2024, as I was the only person in Ireland to screen the film. The wait will soon be over for you as well since the film premieres in mid-April in Edinburgh. Wh…

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E93| Beyond DMTx, Conscience & Hyperhumanism | Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:17:41

5M ago1:17:41

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Exploring the frontiers of consciousness research and the human experience of meaning, truth and technology. Welcoming Carl Hayden Smith, Associate Professor of Media at the University of East London, DMTx participant at Imperial College London and prime theorist of Hyperhumanism. --- 0:56 - What is DMTx (Extended State DMT as Transhumanist Technol…

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172: Antidote to Screen Addiction with Emanuel Rose 46:35

5M ago46:35

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This episode is slightly different than usual when it comes to its subject. However, working with technology by day and creating digital content by night, I spend substantial time thinking about and grappling with this subject. So when I learned that a long-term supporter and a friend of the podcast, Emanuel Rose, wrote a book about it, I decided t…

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A dive into the world of Environmental Science, Snake Venom, and Grants | ft. Dr Christina Zdenek | ep.13 1:38:59

6M ago1:38:59

1:38:59

In this entertaining podcast episode, Dr. Christina Zdenek sheds some light on the fascinating worlds of environmental science, snake venom, and grant acquisition (amongst other things). She shares also her own personal journey from one side of the world to another, and how she has made her life's passion, her life's goal. Join us for an insightful…

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E92| The Dark Matter of Hope, Technology & Institutional Design | Indy Johar in dialogue with Tim Adalin 54:06

6M ago54:06

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Indy Johar is an architect, maker and Mission Steward of Dark Matter Labs, focused on building the institutional infrastructures for radicle civic societies, cities, regions and towns. We explore themes of care and control in the context of technology, hope, and institutional design in relation to the psychology of transformation.---Learn more abou…

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171: Rewilding with Steve Carver 51:51

6M ago51:51

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It has been a considerable time since the last time we spoke about rewilding on the podcast. I feel that the discussion around the practice as well as understanding of the term has moved on in the last three to four years. So, I decided to get an update on the state of rewilding. To do so, I invited the Director of the Wildland Research Institute a…

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Episode 27: The impact of UAS aerial ignition on prescribed fire: a case study in multiple ecoregions of Texas and Louisiana 8:46

6M ago8:46

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Brett Lawrence about a study that assessed the use and impact of Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aerial ignition during prescribed fire operations over multiple years. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-…

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Episode 26: Degradation and restoration of Indigenous California black oak (Quercus kelloggii) stands in the northern Sierra Nevada 17:02

6M ago17:02

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with co-authors Scott Stephens, Alexis Bernal, and Les Hall about a study that used multiple lines of evidence to reconstruct Indigenous fire use in a mixed conifer forest in the northern Sierra Nevada. Their work included summarizing oral traditions by the Mountain Maidu, …

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Episode 25: Territories in Transition: how social contexts influence wildland fire adaptive capacity in rural Northwestern European Mediterranean areas 12:26

6M ago12:26

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In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Kathleen Uyttewaal about results of a study that analyzed local social contexts in rural areas of Spain, Italy and France and assessed how these may inform adaptive capacity to wildland fire. Full journal article can be found at https://fireecology.springeropen.com/art…

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E91| Voicecraft Network Reflects w/ Elder Les Spencer, O.G. Rose, High Root, Aspasia KG & Tom Lyons 1:47:21

6M ago1:47:21

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This dialogue features members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to reflect and build on recent themes and threads explored at Voicecraft. Why do people experience blocks in the process of connecting to themselves and others? How do we cultivate contexts and skills that support healthier modes of relating to difference? What does it mean to r…

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170: EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 with Frank Vassen 55:14

6M ago55:14

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Currently, a lot is going on in the European Union concerning regulations that can impact nature and nature restoration. To get a better understanding of the current state of nature in the European Union and the future of nature conservation and restoration I talk with Frank Vassen. Frank works in the Nature Unit in the General Directorate for the …

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E90| A New Era Of Philosophy | Matthew Segall in dialogue with Tim Adalin 2:01:17

6M ago2:01:17

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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. He joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue that explores the meaning and becoming of philosophy in our world, informed by the thought of Alfred North Whitehe…

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169: Species Reintroductions 30:20

6M ago30:20

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Species reintroductions, often in the context of rewilding, is a topic that we frequently discuss on this podcast. It is also fiercely debated on social media. I have been asked more than once about my views and opinions on this topic. Do I support species reintroductions? Well, it depends. In this episode, I’m going to break down my take on specie…

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Brisbanes most Unsual Pet Vet |Josh Linas| ep.12 1:16:04

6M ago1:16:04

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Being a domestics vet is one thing, being an exotics vet is another; but being an exotics vet in addition to owning and running one of Brisbanes well known vets its another ball game! In this conversation we get a look at the man who does just that. Josh Linas heads a team of highly skilled vets and crew members that day in and day out work with wi…

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E89| Mud After Rapture, Jamie Wheal in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:34:06

6M ago1:34:06

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Jamie Wheal is a writer and cofounder of the Flow Genome Project. He’s the author of 'Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind', and a guide to leaders across many domains of high service and performance. This dialogue sought in part to relate with the questions and tensions at the forefront of Jamie’s t…

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168: Coexistence with Wolves in Estonia with Helen Arusoo 57:29

7M ago57:29

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On my podcast, we talk a lot about coexistence with large carnivores and the challenges it poses. Some of those challenges might seem insurmountable to some. To shed some light on overcoming these hurdles, I contacted Helen Arusoo, an Estonian nature journalist and the leader of the National Animal Working Group. In this conversation, we talk about…

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