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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, Host of the podcast speaks to Jenny Pinto, a filmmaker, story teller, environmentalist and green entrepreneur on her latest book for children, The Magical Everything and everything else we get wrong about climate change.

In this conversation, the speaker discusses the urgent need for a paradigm shift in education and societal values, particularly regarding climate change and sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of engaging children in understanding these issues, the speaker argues that the current adult population is often resistant to change. The conversation explores the interconnectedness of ecosystems, the emotional connection to nature, and the personal responsibility individuals have in fostering a sustainable future. The speaker also critiques the reliance on technology and carbon credits, advocating for a more mindful approach to living in harmony with the planet.

The book is available on amazon at https://amzn.in/d/h4YT4V3 and also in Bengaluru at champaca, lightroom, atta galatta, purple turtle, go native, ambara

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Keywords

education, climate change, children, ecosystems, sustainability, emotional connection, future leaders, personal responsibility, interconnectedness, technology

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Takeaways

The current economic paradigm makes it difficult for adults to change their views.

Children aged 8-12 are crucial for seeding new ideas about success and sustainability.

Climate change education should be holistic and emotionally engaging.

Soil is a vital ecosystem that supports all life on Earth.

We cannot save the planet; we must save ourselves by aligning with nature.

Personal responsibility in sustainable living is essential.

Education must evolve to teach climate change across all subjects.

Understanding ecosystems helps us appreciate our role in the environment.

Technology has a significant carbon footprint and should be used mindfully.

We need to rethink our consumption habits and recogonize our interconnectedness. 

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Sound Bites

"It's about embracing a different way of seeing."

"We are all alive because of soil."

"We cannot save the planet."

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Chapters

00:00 Whats inside

02:50 Understanding Climate Change and Its Impacts

06:10 The Role of Children in Shaping the Future

08:56 The Importance of Emotional Connection to Nature

11:46 Ecosystems and Our Connection to the Planet

14:53 The Illusion of Saving the Planet

17:49 Personal Responsibility and Sustainable Living

21:00 Reimagining the Future Through Education

23:54 The Interconnectedness of Ecosystems

26:49 The Role of Technology and Mindfulness in Sustainability

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