John Seed explains how modern economics functions as a powerful, unrecognised religion, driving environmental destruction and social inequality, and that unmasking it is crucial for planetary survival.John is the co-founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and, for over forty years, has facilitated hundreds of transformative experiential Deep Ecology, also known as the work that reconnects. Find his upcoming workshop schedule at the Rainforest Information website.Also, a  poem  by John,  celebrating the universe, Earth's creation, and the interconnectedness of all life, reinforcing the call to: "Celebrate life, celebrate Earth, celebrate the cosmos." In 2026 John Seed and friends are holding a series of Deep Ecology workshops at Narara Ecovillage in NSW. FEBRUARY 6-8 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed, Erika Aligno & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central CoastMARCH 7“BUDDHA TOUCHED THE EARTH”, Susie Brown and John Seed, Narara EcovillageAPRIL 10-12 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed, Magpie Sally & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central CoastThere will be workshops at NARARA in June, Aug, Oct & Dec - stay tuned for detailsThankyou to Regen Sydney and the Cooks River Alliance for recording John Seeds' talkThere is a video of John Seeds' talk here. He speaks alongside Helen Norberg Hodge.https://youtu.be/1NeVUUkgrbY?si=3LSjg0ZHM08SgcdQEarth Matter #1524 was made in Gadigal/ Sydney on Wangal Country, the lands of the People of the Eora Nations by Bec Horridge.