Solacene

This week we begin a discussion on the ethics of human interference in nature in the form of medicine and genetic modification. Given that this is the nature series we also provide an introduction to the nine planetary boundaries and discuss what they mean and imagine how they will be maintained in the Solacene.

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Environmentalism as outlined in the bible can be interpreted in various ways. From different definitions of words like "subdue", to the matter of earthly versus heavenly attention, and even the persistent mentions of wildlife in psalms and parables, this episode discusses the topic of Christian views on nature in some detail. We also talk about how Solacene media outlets will present environmental issues, as well as some rules we think should govern the way our species interacts with the natural world.

Check out our new zine, 'A Walk Through the Wilderness', available via the link below. All profits go towards Ecojustice, Canada’s largest environmental law charity.

Our Website: https://www.solacene.org

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Almost everybody has a different perception of the place and purpose of our species in the world. Are we a part of, or apart from, nature? Various ideologies, religions, and philosophers seek to answer that question in different ways, and while it may seem a semantic difference, in this episode we explore how these perspectives inform our individual and collective environmental impact. Then we talk about how and why the Solacene prioritizes being beautiful, sustainable, and tactile, and how these qualities are absent in the modern world. Also discussed is the fascinating field of ecolinguistics.

Check out our new zine, 'A Walk Through the Wilderness', available via the link below. All profits go towards Ecojustice, Canada’s largest environmental law charity.

Our Website: https://www.solacene.org

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This week we kick off our newest Solacene series, Nature, by talking about our favourite ecosystems, the biggest problems facing nature, and how this will relate to our other semesters. Tune in for all things wetlands, and an optimistic conversation about how we can combat climate change.

Check out our Nature Zine, A Walk Through the Wilderness, available on our website. All profits go towards Ecojustice, Canada’s largest environmental law charity.

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Ecojustice: https://ecojustice.ca

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Frog and Toad, Little Bear, Franklin and Friends, The Berenstain Bears, Arthur. These are just some of the formative stories from our childhood that contain, along with their entertainment and memorable messages, certain threads of simple living that manifest in our adult personalities. This episode discusses children's stories through this lens of simple living, as well as how the medium can best be used to shape people that are childlike in all the best ways.

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So much of the human experience is made up of small moments that either make you smile or frown. This episode focuses on the former- various little nice things we wanted to feature that are all too rare in today's world, but will be commonplace in the Solacene. What a happy conversation!

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"We’re making Earth our only shareholder. I am dead serious about saving this planet."

These are the words of Yvon Chouinard, founder and longtime sole owner of Patagonia, in a recent open letter announcing the future of the company. This episode of Solacene is dedicated to celebrating the impact of Chouinard's last fifty years in business, and what makes Patagonia such an inspiring and forward-thinking model (it isn't just the fleeces). We also touch on the discuss the concept of 'benevolent capitalism' in service of the environment, and some elements of consumerism in eco-friendly brands.

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Inspired by a recent trip we took to Europe, this episode is devoted to the pros and cons of travel, both personal and societal. Will it be different in the Solacene, when everyone has 'a life they don't need a vacation from'? In what ways is local travel underrated? How does seeing new places help us generate new ideas? We discuss all these questions and more on this week's edition of SOLACENE the podcast all about a beautiful sustainable tactile

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We conclude the storytelling semester with a simple discussion on the significance of circumstance and serendipity to a story's reception. Also discussed are the 'narratives' we construct when talking about other people, and how that will be done more positively in the Solacene. Lastly, Alicia introduces the Solacene book club, currently discussing Richard Powers' 'The Overstory'. Join by contacting us using the information below!

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