#69 The philosophy of Bioregionalism with Félix de Rosen

Send a love messageGiveA first person exploration of the philosophy of bioregionalism, inspired by the complexity science of Donnella Meadow, with Felix de Rosen, a landscape architect and gardener. Felix shares his fascinating journey from studying political science at Harvard to his passion for the natural world and Bioregionalism. Andrea and Felix explore the philosophy of organizing human societies around naturally defined areas, discussing complex systems and the importance of finding community. This conversation is an exploration of the intersections of ecology, culture, and personal growth through Felix's experiences and insights on creating sustainable and meaningful connections with the land and each other.00:00 Introduction to Bioregionalism00:43 Félix de Rosen's Background and Journey01:30 Complex Systems and Community02:53 Felix's Personal Reflections05:21 The Importance of Place and People21:34 Discovering Landscape Architecture26:37 Understanding Bio Regionalism30:11 Exploring Systems Thinking and Worldview31:38 The Intersection of Gardens and Worldviews36:06 Frustrations and Realizations in Landscape Architecture39:45 The Importance of Systems Thinking42:54 Bio Regionalism and Community Building48:01 Bridging Political Divides through Bio Regionalism52:25 International Bio Regional Projects54:37 The Role of Love and Connection to Earth01:00:30 Agency Deficit Disorder and Hope for the Future01:01:28 Conclusion and Ways to ConnectLinks:A Garden’s PurposeThe BioFi ProjectPolycultura: Planetary Design and CommunicationA talk from Felix at the Harvard commencementFull intro and notes here.Care is not the opposite of love. It is the very urge of life. 'Caring for what?' is the primary question. That we have a choice about what we care for and how is what makes us human, but it's quite the challenge and responsibility. Let's help one another handle it.Support the showBuy Holding Paradox: The Navigational Approach to Mind and Consciousness by Andrea HiottSign up for Making Ways newsletter and projects.Please rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.