Making Sense of the Crisis | Rachel Donald
Watch the talk I gave to the OST University in Switzerland
Last week I gave my inaugural lecture, Making Sense of the Crisis, to engineers and faculty at Switzerland’s OST University. In it, I explore how narrative subsumes biophysical reality, and how to break out of simple, linear constructs to create possibilities which reflect the complexity of earth's systems.
This talk is a synthesis of everything I’ve learned from Planet: Critical; an attempt to grasp at the big picture by using poetry to reveal systems. It was truly an honour to write it, and I’m thrilled to present you all with it.
Pure brilliance from @DeBeaudoir - more at @PlanetCritical_ on challenging the growth story and being with the uncertainty and possibility of these times
— Alexandra Dowling (@alishelson) 11:38 AM ∙ Mar 27, 2023
Dedicated, reflective, broad, deep, integrative, open, unbowed, invitational. I don't watch many lectures these days but I recommend this from @DeBeaudoir, more so if u like yr eco-ideas to come with systems, physics & poetic metaphor @jongosling @frucool
— Prof Jem Bendell 🌍☸️ (@jembendell) 12:58 PM ∙ Mar 25, 2023
This is one of the best lecturers I have listened to in a very long time.
— Cuesta abajo @bajando_el_pico@kolektiva.social (@bajando_el_pico) 10:53 AM ∙ Mar 24, 2023
An eye-opening, systems view of a world in crisis, yet packed with an inspirational message.
Outstanding.
I’m blown away by the response and support my lecture has received. A huge thank you to Professor Henrik Nordborg of Global Climate Compensation for the warm invitation, and for being such an excellent host.
If you have an audience who would benefit from MAKING SENSE OF THE CRISIS, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: rachel@planetcritical.com
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