649. Duane Elgin 2nd Interview

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. He has an MBA in business and an MA in economic history  He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future, and a senior social scientist co-authoring numerous studies of the long-range future for clients such as the President’s Science Advisor; the National Science Foundation; and others. Duane has also co-founded three non-profit organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. He received the Peace Prize of Japan, the Goi Award, in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” Duane is the Co-director of the Choosing Earth Project. His books include: Choosing Earth: Humanity's Journey of Initiation Through Breakdown and Collapse to Mature Planetary Community "The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?"; "Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity's Future"; "Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich"; and "Awakening Earth: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness" (Also available as a free download on Duane's site.) He co-authored the book "Changing Images of Man" with Joseph Campbell and other scholars. In addition, Duane has contributed chapters to twenty-three books and has published more than a hundred major articles. Websites: choosingearth.org duaneelgin.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview First interview with Duane Interview recorded June 4, 2022. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Duane Elgin 00:04:06 - The Time of Profound Transition 00:08:03 - The Top Environmental Problems: Selfishness, Greed, and Apathy 00:11:49 - Three Pathways for the Future 00:16:31 - A Time of Great Transition 00:20:54 - The Opportunity of This Time 00:25:20 - The Invitation of Transformation and Transition 00:29:20 - The Ecology of Consciousness 00:34:05 - The Aliveness of the Universe 00:38:03 - The Extraordinary Journey of Living in a Living Universe 00:42:09 - The Zooming Powers of 10 and our Connection to the Universe 00:45:29 - The Aliveness of the Universe: A Transition in Perception 00:49:23 - The Function of the United Nations 00:53:35 - The Power and Consequences of Social Media 00:57:18 - Mobilizing Our Capacities for Transformation 01:01:05 - The Devastating Times Ahead 01:04:57 - A Rush of Migration and Learning from Trauma 01:09:03 - Progression and Resistance 01:12:47 - Tapping into our Inner Resources 01:16:16 - The Miracles of Life, Consciousness, and Communication 01:20:30 - The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding Others 01:24:07 - Reconciliation and the Right to Life 01:27:58 - The Power of Recontextualization and Communication 01:32:21 - Averting the Danger of Lack of Conscious Attention 01:35:38 - The Importance of Community 01:39:36 - The Economic Hurricane and the Unraveling 01:43:30 - The Potential Consequences and Preparation for Disruptions 01:47:10 - The Shift towards Vegetarianism 01:50:56 - Finding Your True Gifts 01:54:12 - The Unraveling of Big Structures and Systems 01:57:34 - Setting Reminders for Upcoming Interviews on BatGap