Solutions Pod episode 007 welcomes Dr. Jason Snyder, a professor at Appalachian State's Department of Sustainable Development to talk about bioregional regeneration, metamodern localism, homesteading, the end of civilization as we know it, and why he's optimistic.

In this episode, we ask Jason why he's optimistic even as civilization continues to break down and explore how movements like permaculture can act as bridges between politically divided people. Jason also explains what bioregional regeneration and metamodern localism are and how these can be valuable tools for transitioning into a better type of civilization.