In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris introduce Krishnamurti and his connection to Aldous Huxley, and discuss their philosophy around alternative education. Themes through the show - What do we think we know and why do we think we know it? What are human beings for?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris introduce Krishnamurti and his connection to Aldous Huxley, and discuss their philosophy around alternative education. Themes through the show - What do we think we know and why do we think we know it? What are human beings for? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

What's What Ep 05: What are Humans For? Thoughts on Alternative Education

In this episode of The Blend: NPR explores eco-facism and the overlap between far-right politics and environmentalism, Science News touts ‘bubble-blowing’ drones for artificial pollination, a study from Ohio State University says that plants are better than technology for reducing air pollution, and grief can now be officially labeled as a mental disorder. From NPR: Eco-fascism From Science News: Bubble-blowing drones From Zee News: Plants better than tech From Science News: Mosquitos From POPSUGAR: Grief as a mental disorder--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Blend: NPR explores eco-facism and the overlap between far-right politics and environmentalism, Science News touts ‘bubble-blowing’ drones for artificial pollination, a study from Ohio State University says that plants are better than technology for reducing air pollution, and grief can now be officially labeled as a mental disorder. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/04/01/1089990539/climate-change-politics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From NPR: Eco-fascism</a> <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bubble-blowing-drones-may-one-day-aid-artificial-pollination" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Science News: Bubble-blowing drones</a> <a href="https://zeenews.india.com/environment/plants-better-than-tech-for-reducing-air-pollution-study-2245018.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Zee News: Plants better than tech</a> <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/50-years-ago-scientists-genetically-modifying-mosquitoes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Science News: Mosquitos</a> <a href="https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/prolonged-grief-disorder-explained-48774221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From POPSUGAR: Grief as a mental disorder</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - April 13, 2022

At the core of industrialized society is an economic idea based on scarcity. But Buckminster Fuller, Terence McKenna, and others presented an alternative perspective - abundance. In this episode of What’s What, Rushi and Chris continue discussing ‘Food of the Gods’ and introduce Fuller’s ‘The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth’.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

At the core of industrialized society is an economic idea based on scarcity. But Buckminster Fuller, Terence McKenna, and others presented an alternative perspective - abundance. In this episode of What’s What, Rushi and Chris continue discussing ‘Food of the Gods’ and introduce Fuller’s ‘The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth’. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

What’s What Ep 04: Economies of Abundance, ‘Food of the Gods’ Continued, and Buckminster Fuller’s ‘Spaceship Earth’

In this episode of The Blend: NPR complains about misinformation derailing their utopian energy vision, a cinematographer from SeaLegacy indulges himself while claiming to do conservation work, and a new dating app connects vegans and vegetarians. From NPR: Misinformation and renewable energy From CNN: SeaLegacy cinematographer From EcoWatch: Vegpal dating app for vegans and vegetarians--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Blend: NPR complains about misinformation derailing their utopian energy vision, a cinematographer from SeaLegacy indulges himself while claiming to do conservation work, and a new dating app connects vegans and vegetarians. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1086790531/renewable-energy-projects-wind-energy-solar-energy-climate-change-misinformation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From NPR: Misinformation and renewable energy</a> <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/03/23/shawn-heinrichs-oceans-c2e-spc-intl.cnn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From CNN: SeaLegacy cinematographer</a> <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/vegpal-dating-app-vegan-vegetarian.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From EcoWatch: Vegpal dating app for vegans and vegetarians</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - March 30, 2022

In this episode of The Blend: turning human bodies into soil, the basics of hydrogen energy, and the world’s most notorious succulent thief. From NPR: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die? From The Washington Post: Here's what you need to know about hydrogen From The Guardian: The world's most notorious succulent thief--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Blend: turning human bodies into soil, the basics of hydrogen energy, and the world’s most notorious succulent thief. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/03/11/1085814515/katrina-spade-could-our-bodies-help-new-life-grow-after-we-die" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From NPR: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2022/03/17/hydrogen-clean-energy-climate-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From The Washington Post: Here's what you need to know about hydrogen</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/20/california-succulent-smuggling-dudleya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From The Guardian: The world's most notorious succulent thief</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - March 23, 2022

In this episode of What's What: human evolution, psilocybin mushrooms, and Terrence McKenna’s book ‘Food of the Gods’.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of What's What: human evolution, psilocybin mushrooms, and Terrence McKenna’s book ‘Food of the Gods’. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

What's What Ep 03: The Stoned Ape Theory and Our Nostalgia for Paradise

In this episode of The Blend: Disney announces plans to build a residential community in the Palm Desert, Saudi Arabia touts an ambitious but dubious plan for a futuristic eco-city, and Coldplay’s eco-friendly tour starts this month in Costa Rica. From Forbes: Storyliving by Disney VIDEO: Announcing Storyliving From BBC: Saudi's planned eco-city VIDEO: Neom, the futuristic mega-city From Rolling Stone: Coldplay's sustainable tour Music of the Spheres World Tour--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Blend: Disney announces plans to build a residential community in the Palm Desert, Saudi Arabia touts an ambitious but dubious plan for a futuristic eco-city, and Coldplay’s eco-friendly tour starts this month in Costa Rica. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/megandubois/2022/02/17/storyliving-by-disney-is-disneys-new-venture-into-planned-residential-communities/?sh=7d1322996d58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Forbes: Storyliving by Disney</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CVucnt46ww" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO: Announcing Storyliving</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-59601335" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From BBC: Saudi's planned eco-city</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N53DzL3_BHA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO: Neom, the futuristic mega-city</a> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/coldplay-sustainable-low-carbon-tour-music-of-the-spheres-1241932/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Rolling Stone: Coldplay's sustainable tour</a> <a href="https://sustainability.coldplay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music of the Spheres World Tour</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - March 2, 2022

Prescription drugs in the world’s rivers, the changing smell of snow, and the Center for Biological Diversity supports a federal plan to gun down feral cows from helicopters. Also, we’ll take a look at the documentary film, Purple Mountains, featuring professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones. From BBC: Rivers and prescription drugs From The Washington Post: The smell of snow From AP: Gunning down feral cows Documentary film, Purple Mountains Follow us on Instagram @greenerusmedia--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Prescription drugs in the world’s rivers, the changing smell of snow, and the Center for Biological Diversity supports a federal plan to gun down feral cows from helicopters. Also, we’ll take a look at the documentary film, Purple Mountains, featuring professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60380298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From BBC: Rivers and prescription drugs</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2022/02/05/snow-smell-climate-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From The Washington Post: The smell of snow</a> <a href="https://apnews.com/article/travel-new-mexico-lifestyle-environment-wildlife-9a2589acb31acbf56d01810e30b61197" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From AP: Gunning down feral cows</a> <a href="https://www.purplemountainsfilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Documentary film, Purple Mountains</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenerusmedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram @greenerusmedia</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - February 16, 2022

Desmond Tutu’s ‘eco-friendly’ cremation, climate scientists obsess over data, and coho salmon return to Northern California.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Desmond Tutu’s ‘eco-friendly’ cremation, climate scientists obsess over data, and coho salmon return to Northern California.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Blend - January 25, 2022

Looking to the work of George Orwell ("Animal Farm" and "1984") and Aldous Huxley ("Brave New World" and "Island") to understand how pharmaceutical companies are using tyrannical tactics to trap us in an industrialized healthcare system.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Looking to the work of George Orwell ("Animal Farm" and "1984") and Aldous Huxley ("Brave New World" and "Island") to understand how pharmaceutical companies are using tyrannical tactics to trap us in an industrialized healthcare system.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

What's What Ep 02: Tyrannical Big Pharma

Broadcasting a collection of shows exploring humankind’s relationship with the natural world, the counterculture ideas behind sustainable living, and the full spectrum of indie music. Our lineup includes eco-news and commentary in The Blend, conversations about philosophy and literature on What’s What, and music + talk from Vayus Radio (available exclusively on Spotify). It’s the old school independent radio experience with an Earth-conscious twist.

The modern world is packed with physical and digital stuff, and our endless pursuit of more has put us into a bind - the more we have, the more we seem to want. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about minimalism as a lifestyle, the connection between minimalism and Earth-conscious living, and how we can all get back to the basics.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

The modern world is packed with physical and digital stuff, and our endless pursuit of more has put us into a bind - the more we have, the more we seem to want. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about minimalism as a lifestyle, the connection between minimalism and Earth-conscious living, and how we can all get back to the basics.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Power of Minimalism

I’ll explain how some single-minded eco-warriors are being counterproductive in regards to bringing about lasting change and encouraging more Earth-conscious ways of living.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

I’ll explain how some single-minded eco-warriors are being counterproductive in regards to bringing about lasting change and encouraging more Earth-conscious ways of living.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Eco-Snobs and the Polarization of Earth-Conscious Living

Aldous Huxley

In the very first episode of What’s What, Rushi and Chris discuss the inspiration for the show - Aldous Huxley’s 1962 novel, “Island”, his final work before his death and the utopian counterpart to the 1932 dystopian novel, “A Brave New World”.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In the very first episode of What’s What, Rushi and Chris discuss the inspiration for the show - Aldous Huxley’s 1962 novel, “Island”, his final work before his death and the utopian counterpart to the 1932 dystopian novel, “A Brave New World”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

What's What Ep 01: Aldous Huxley’s "Island" and the Inspiration for What’s What

Food is much more than just physical nourishment - it's a connection to our communities, our traditions, and our planet. In this episode, I sit down with chef, artist, and farm to table cuisine master Evan Rilling to discuss his new cookbook, the magic of food forests, and what the future holds for regenerative agriculture and conscious cooking. Evan spent four and a half years working as a freelance chef for the actor Will Smith, and has designed menus and created recipes for retreat centers, health food brands, and restaurants around the world.  Click this link to buy Evan’s new cookbook, Retreat To order the book in Bali and receive a signed copy, message Evan on WhatsApp at +1 805 218 0764--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Food is much more than just physical nourishment - it's a connection to our communities, our traditions, and our planet. In this episode, I sit down with chef, artist, and farm to table cuisine master <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freestylekitchen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evan Rilling</a> to discuss <a href="https://thehealthyhomechef.com/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his new cookbook</a>, the magic of food forests, and what the future holds for regenerative agriculture and conscious cooking. Evan spent four and a half years working as a freelance chef for the actor Will Smith, and has designed menus and created recipes for retreat centers, health food brands, and restaurants around the world. <ul> <li><a href="https://thehealthyhomechef.com/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click this link</a> to buy Evan’s new cookbook, Retreat</li> <li>To order the book in Bali and receive a signed copy, message Evan on WhatsApp at +1 805 218 0764</li></ul>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Food Forests, Farm to Table Cooking, and Connections through Food with Evan Rilling

Exciting new additions coming to the Greener Us podcast feed! Starting in December 2021, we'll be launching a companion series called What’s What, co-hosted by Chris Siracuse and Rushi Krishna. In the series, we'll revive the philosophy and literature at the heart of the counterculture movement of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Using the work of Aldous Huxley, Alan Watts, Krishnamurti, and others, we’ll take a critical look at societal norms and explore alternatives to the industrialized systems that rule modern life. In addition to What’s What, we’ll also be launching a Music + Talk show made possible by Anchor.fm, Spotify’s podcast creation and distribution platform. The show is called Vayus Radio and it will feature curated music playlists, conversations about music, and personal anecdotes and stories. Combining our two series, Greener Us &amp; What’s What, with the Music + Talk show, Vayus Radio, we’ll be offering an audio experience that is unique in the podcast world. All three shows will live on this podcast feed, so you can stay right here for Earth-conscious stories, philosophical discussions, music, and more. We’ll also be ramping up our visual and written content production, so check us out on Instagram @GreenerUsMedia and on Twitter @TheGreenerUs. If you like what you hear, please follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Exciting new additions coming to the Greener Us podcast feed! Starting in December 2021, we'll be launching a companion series called What’s What, co-hosted by Chris Siracuse and Rushi Krishna. In the series, we'll revive the philosophy and literature at the heart of the counterculture movement of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Using the work of Aldous Huxley, Alan Watts, Krishnamurti, and others, we’ll take a critical look at societal norms and explore alternatives to the industrialized systems that rule modern life. In addition to What’s What, we’ll also be launching a Music + Talk show made possible by <a href="http://Anchor.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor.fm</a>, Spotify’s podcast creation and distribution platform. The show is called Vayus Radio and it will feature curated music playlists, conversations about music, and personal anecdotes and stories. Combining our two series, Greener Us &amp; What’s What, with the Music + Talk show, Vayus Radio, we’ll be offering an audio experience that is unique in the podcast world. All three shows will live on this podcast feed, so you can stay right here for Earth-conscious stories, philosophical discussions, music, and more. We’ll also be ramping up our visual and written content production, so check us out on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenerusmedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@GreenerUsMedia</a> and on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thegreenerus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheGreenerUs</a>. If you like what you hear, please follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Introducing What's What & Vayus Radio

Christina Conklin

Christina Conklin is an artist, researcher, and writer whose work investigates individual, cultural, and climatic transformation, often using the ocean as both site and metaphor. In this episode, Christina discusses her new book The Atlas of Disappearing Places: Our Coasts and Oceans in the Climate Crisis, and how we can imagine and create more hopeful futures for places in peril.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bychristinaconklin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christina Conklin</a> is an artist, researcher, and writer whose work investigates individual, cultural, and climatic transformation, often using the ocean as both site and metaphor. In this episode, Christina discusses her new book <a href="https://thenewpress.com/books/atlas-of-disappearing-places" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atlas of Disappearing Places: Our Coasts and Oceans in the Climate Crisis</a>, and how we can imagine and create more hopeful futures for places in peril.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

The Atlas of Disappearing Places with Christina Conklin

Burke Boynton is an artist, surfer, surfboard shaper, and one of my closest friends. In this episode, Burke and I discuss how surfing nurtured our love for the ocean and how surfers can help define the future of ocean conservation movements.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boyntonsurfboards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burke Boynton</a> is an artist, surfer, surfboard shaper, and one of my closest friends. In this episode, Burke and I discuss how surfing nurtured our love for the ocean and how surfers can help define the future of ocean conservation movements.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Surfing & Sustainability with Burke Boynton

Andrew Taylor

REEF

Andrew Taylor is a marine biologist and director of Blue Corner Conservation and his organization is working to restore the coral reefs of Bali and the nearby islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. In this episode, we talk with Andrew about encouraging coral reef conservation through diving and the role humans can play in regenerating these crucial ecosystems.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Taylor is a marine biologist and director of <a href="http://bluecornerconservation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Corner Conservation</a> and his organization is working to restore the coral reefs of Bali and the nearby islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. In this episode, we talk with Andrew about encouraging coral reef conservation through diving and the role humans can play in regenerating these crucial ecosystems.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Bali Coral Reef Restoration with Andrew Taylor

In this episode, I talk with software engineer, ultimate frisbee champion, and my good friend, Octavia Payne (aka Opi) about keeping it simple and sustainable, and why leaf blowers are a bigger problem than you might think.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I talk with software engineer, ultimate frisbee champion, and my good friend, Octavia Payne (aka Opi) about keeping it simple and sustainable, and why leaf blowers are a bigger problem than you might think.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

F--k Leaf Blowers with Octavia Payne

Carbon climate strategies have been at the core of corporate sustainability goals, but preserving biodiversity, protecting freshwater supplies, preventing land degradation, and mitigating ocean acidification are equally crucial to the sustainability equation. In this episode, we talk with Charlotte Bande, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Quantis International, about the evolution of thought around sustainability and how forward-looking businesses are embracing a holistic approach to environmental conservation.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app

Carbon climate strategies have been at the core of corporate sustainability goals, but preserving biodiversity, protecting freshwater supplies, preventing land degradation, and mitigating ocean acidification are equally crucial to the sustainability equation. In this episode, we talk with Charlotte Bande, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Quantis International, about the evolution of thought around sustainability and how forward-looking businesses are embracing a holistic approach to environmental conservation.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a>

Beyond Carbon Goals with Charlotte Bande

Greener Us

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