Chasing Hope: Writers, Environmentalists, Spiritual Leaders & Artists Share their Stories

We are living through a moment of collision where it seems like the systems we built are turning against us, and the future feels unwritten. But is this the end, or is it the start of a new beginning? In this latest anthology, we explore the discipline of hope with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof, The Dalai Lama, and a diverse group of global visionaries.

This episode argues that while cynicism is an act of surrender, hope is a rigorous discipline of the mind. From how the arts can help us engage with deeper meanings described by composer Max Richter to the regenerative wisdom of forest ecologist Suzanne Simard, our guests explore how biology, philosophy, and journalism intersect to combat despair.

In this episode, we explore:

The Pinch Point: Why the next few decades will determine if society regenerates or collapses.

Wired to Heal: How nature’s biological imperative is resilience, not destruction.

The Reporter’s Armor: The emotional toll of witnessing trauma and how to maintain "undefeated despair".

Intergenerational Wisdom: How we pass knowledge and values to the next generation.

Featuring Explorer Bertrand Piccard (Founder, Solar Impulse Foundation), The Dalai Lama, Environmentalist Paul Hawken, Doc Filmmaker Rebecca Tickell (Kiss the Ground), Exec. Director, Pritzker Architecture Prize Manuela Luca-Dazio, and David Palumbo-Liu (Speaking Out of Place Podcast).

To hear more from each guest, listen to their full interviews.

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