Helena Norberg-Hodge - Why is life getting harder and faster?

The Examined Life

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Why does life seem to be getting harder and faster day by day? How can we shift the paradigm towards a more sustainable and harmonious existence? Join us as we tackle these questions with Helena Norberg-Hodge, an influential thinker, writer, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of the non-profit Local Futures.
Helena shares her insights on the broken economic system and its devastating impact on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from her experience living with the Ladakh in Tibet, we discuss how embracing a more interconnected and interdependent worldview can lead to a healthier planet and lifestyle. Helena also reveals the importance of promoting local economies can foster adaptation, reduce waste, and create more accountable practices.
Finally, we examine the dangers of blind faith in technology and the vital role of experiential knowledge in our lives. Discover how we can challenge technological optimism, reconnect with nature, and renew our sense of hope for a more balanced and sustainable future.

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Chapters

1. The Broken Economic System (00:00:00)

2. Limited Resources and Society Impact (00:04:22)

3. Local Eco-Living Importance (00:21:37)

4. Challenging Technological Optimism and Finding Hope (00:28:54)

5. The Path Towards Localism and Humility (00:40:52)