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Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths
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In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world of activism changed his perspective on the world and the importance of activism in our current climate crisis. Griffiths provides an insightful narrative on his confrontations with authorities, his experiences in prison, and the personal empowerment that arises as a result. He also shares advice for people feeling powerless in the face of massive systemic issues and emphasises the importance of collective action and resilience. Sam is also the founder of his business, Griffics, where he used play to help people access creativity through workshops and community projects.
In this episode:
- Sam's arrest and experience in prison
- Coping with confinement through art and mindfulness
- Challenging the status quo in design
- The role of designers in social change
- The power of stepping through fear
- And more
Shownotes
Less is More book
Connect with Sam
https://www.instagram.com/griffics/
Show credits
Illustrations by Isa Vicente
https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/
Music by Brad Porter
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:00:04)
3. Welcome (00:01:45)
4. Sam's Life Before Activism (00:02:29)
5. The Turning Point: Climate Change Realization (00:02:32)
6. Sam's Journey into Activism (00:04:50)
7. Life Before Activism: Career and Personal Life (00:05:36)
8. The Impact of Climate Change on Sam's Life (00:08:13)
9. Joining Just Stop Oil: A New Chapter (00:10:49)
10. The Mission and Impact of Just Stop Oil (00:11:00)
11. The Reality of Climate Change and Government Inaction (00:12:47)
12. Sam's Arrest and Experience in Prison (00:16:19)
13. Life in Prison and Maintaining Resilience (00:22:36)
14. Reflections on the Experience and Future Plans (00:26:52)
15. Artistic Expression in Confinement (00:35:40)
16. The Power of Drawing and Creativity (00:35:59)
17. The Prison Environment and Its Impact (00:36:36)
18. Interactions with Fellow Prisoners (00:37:49)
19. Reflections on the Prison Experience (00:38:21)
20. The Architecture of the Prison (00:39:03)
21. Was the Protest Worth It? (00:39:46)
22. The Power of Collective Action (00:42:28)
23. The Role of Designers in Social Change (00:45:46)
24. The Importance of Meaningful Work (00:47:41)
25. The Power of Community and Connection (00:52:49)
26. The Challenge of Confrontation (01:05:37)
27. Final Thoughts and Reflections (01:09:08)
28. Outro (01:13:27)
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