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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 59 MIN

205. Maximize Choice. Minimize Harm. with guest Anne Riley

from Madness Cafe · host Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Understanding the connection between humans and nature is of utmost importance now. In fact, developing that understanding may lead to solutions to existential threats like climate change and social inequality. Our guest Anne Riley has spent a lifetime thinking about and trying to understand this connection. She even wrote a book about it - The Human Idea: Earth's Newest Ecosystem.For many years, Anne balanced family life with a career in various industries, including technology, teaching, and finance, before retiring in 2011. Influenced by Michael Rothschild's Bionomics, Riley developed a theory known as the Ideasphere, exploring the parallels between human and ecological systems. Her theory is articulated in her book The Human Idea, Earth's Newest Ecosystem. Riley’s work is not just a reflection on our past but a call to action for our future. As we stand at a pivotal moment in history, grappling with existential threats like climate change and social inequality, The Human Idea offers a roadmap for applying the lessons of nature to build a better world.Where to find Anne Riley and her work:Website: https://www.thehumanidea.comSurvey: https://www.thehumanidea.com/surveyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHumanIdeasphereFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.riley.16144606/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-riley-656b0125a/Instagram: @anne_riley_ideasphereThreads: @anne_riley_ideasphereSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at [email protected] the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

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