Charles Eisenstein on the unravelling of civilisation (ft. musical guest Brian Bulger)

Charles Eisenstein is an American public speaker and author. His work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of human civilization, economics, spirituality, and the ecology movement. Key themes explored include anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture. According to Eisenstein, global culture is immersed in a destructive "story of separation", and one of the main goals of his work is to present an alternative "story of interbeing". Much of his work draws on ideas from Eastern philosophy and the spiritual teachings of various indigenous peoples. Eisenstein has been involved in the Occupy, New Economy, and permaculture movements. His work has also been popular with countercultural and New Age audiences. An advocate of the gift economy, he makes much of his work available for free on his website. https://charleseisenstein.org/ Musical guest BRIAN BULGER: Brian Bulger is an alternative singer-songwriter from Springfield, Missouri. Folk, indie, and pop elements infused with honest storytelling is what sets Brian apart. He strives to tell his own story in a way that places the listener within the moment, crafting worlds and emotions in the melody. https://brianbulgermusic.com/ Lyrics to UNRAVEL - https://ffm.to/BB-Unravel We're in the world And overwhelmed While we're divided We are compelled Even though small And all estranged We are ambassadors Agents of change I want I wanna unravel There’s something deeper in my being There must be something more than just breathing While we ourselves See us apart Our actions will be flawed Wrong head, wrong heart You show me cause I see effect Separateness Road to neglect I want I wanna unravel There’s something deeper in my being There must be something more than just breathing To die And to multiply My self-interest My capital My persistence to my ignorance We die And we multiply Our self-interest Our capital Our persistence to our ignorance There must be something more than this