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33: I am QUIET QUITTING CAPITALISM (I think)

24 min • 14 februari 2025

In this episode of 'If I Ruled the World', Gillian Burke reflects on her journey as a podcaster, the challenges of navigating current events, and the importance of storytelling. She discusses the upcoming guests, indigenous rights, and social justice. Gillian also shares her personal experiences stepping away from the BBC and her commitment to fostering change through her podcast. The episode emphasizes the need for understanding extremism, the true cost of development, and the power of diversity in recognizing our shared humanity.

Takeaways

· Storytelling is an intimate act, akin to confiding in a friend.

· The podcast aims to explore how to make the world fairer.

· Current events create chaos that can overwhelm our understanding.

· Upcoming guests will bring diverse perspectives on important issues.

· Indigenous voices are vital in the fight for conservation.

· The rights of nature are becoming increasingly recognized.

· Personal journeys can lead to significant professional changes.

· Understanding extremism requires deep reflection on our values.

· Diversity allows us to see our shared humanity and learn from each other.

Keywords

storytelling, system change, extremism, diversity, conservation, indigenous voices, personal journey, social justice, current events