The People Factor

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio to explore why our intangible relationship with nature is vital.  Like all humans before us, we need nature just as much for mental and emotional survival as physical survival.  Dr. Clayton explains why.

In Part 4, host Jane Turville examines how the content of the film Endgame 2050 adds to the building of inclusive, comprehensive understanding of overpopulation by referring back to the information given in previous episodes.  Jane also introduces the important concept of exposure, experience and education in leading to systemic change.  At the heart is always those two important questions - Who am I? How do I fit in?

In the conclusion of my conversation with Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa, producer of the film Endgame 2050, we look specifically at the film and its content and learn from Sofia about the impact she hopes the film has.  Additionally, we chat about her experience in bringing a message to light that can be difficult for people to embrace.  A great interview with a very strong message.  To view Sofia's film, please visit www.endgame2050.com. 

Join in the second part of my conversation with Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa, producer of the remarkable film Endgame 2050.  View the film for free at www.endgame2050.com.

With this episode we begin our deep dive into over population and the environment.  To launch this, Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa, producer of the film Endgame 2050 joins us to talk about her film and the lessons learned about humanity's current degradation of Earth's natural resources and biodiversity.  This is Part 1 of a three part discussion.  To learn more about Endgame 2050, please visit www.endgame2050.com.

In Part 2, we continue our discussion with Dr. Warren "Rennie" Miller regarding the importance of bonding and building relationships.  Rennie walks us through the biology of bonding, from perception of the other person to our decision to act on intentions regarding building a relationship with that person.  We also explore sexual and romantic bonding, their similarities and differences and how they relate to reproduction.  to view more of Rennie's work, please visit the Transnational Family Research Institute at www.tfri.org.

My guest in Part 1 is friend and filmmaker Cathy Zheutlin, producer of Living While Dying. When Cathy and I first met in our local Women In Film group, Cathy was embarking on a project to try and figure out why, especially in our culture, we don’t talk about death. Do we fear it? Does it confuse us? We so often speak of death as a sort of choice we have but fail to rise to. The language we use, such as "she lost the battle" and "failure to thrive" support this. Why do we approach death this way and is there a healthier, more holistic way of viewing death.  Living While Dying explores these questions and Cathy talks with us about her journey in making the film.  To view Living While Dying, please visit www.livingwhiledying.org.

In Part Two we complete our interview with Dr. Warren (Rennie) Miller where we’ll learn what motivates the decision to have a child and explore motivations and intentions.  We'll also take a further look at the specific motivations cited for not using contraception as Rennie shares the results he has found using motivational modeling.  We'll also hear how he sees this work contributing to issues of overpopulation.  To learn more about Rennie and his work, please visit the Transitional Family Research Institute at tfri.org.

In this episode, Jane shares her 2014 interview with Dr. Warren (Rennie) Miller, Director of the Transnational Family Research Institute.  In Part 1, Rennie shares his journey researching the underlying motivations for why we have children.  Focused specifically on research in America, Rennie boils down his fascinating research to help us get a better understanding of why there are so many unplanned pregnancies when access to contraception is relatively easy and affordable.  For more information or to read Rennie's work in more detail, please visit www.tfri.org.

In Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Sally Augustin, how we are shaped by places that are meaningful to us and also discuss universal reactions human have to being in an overcrowded space.

So much of what overpopulation impact entails is indirect relationships. And it’s very human to be a lot more comfortable with direct relationships. If A happens, then B results. We like that. But as with most challenges and issues humans face, things are a lot more complex and causes are often six degrees removed. Overpopulation is firmly seated in indirect relationships.

My interview with Dr. Augustin launches us into examination of human psychology and sets the foundation for how we can talk about the issues and challenges faced both nationally and globally that, at their roots, are impacted by overpopulation.

For more information about my guest, Dr. Sally Augustin, please visit www.designwithscience.com.