Curt Lindberg, Chief Learning and Science Officer, Plexus Institute, shares insights into the role of complexity science and positive deviance in the 21st Century. Curt tells the story of 'The Palmer Method" - a small creative action that lead to large positive change. By learning what is working now and making change, communities and organizations can align knowledge and resources to become resilient and sustainable. Learn about the Plexus Intitute and Open Source Economic Development.

IOpen2 — July 21, 2009

Excerpt of an interview with Roberta "Bobbie" Conner (Cayuse) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project with complete transcript at nativeperspectives.net. Conner speaks to the importance of developing intimate relationships with local landscapes and other species.NativePerspectives — December 10, 2009 —

Duane Elgin, visionary, speaker, educator and author of numerous books, including the best selling "Voluntary Simplicity," dropped by the offices of Global MindShift to be interviewed by Richard Rathbun, president and CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, about his new book: "The Living Universe."  He addresses regeneration and the power of now.

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Duane Elgin, visionary, speaker, educator and author of numerous books, including the best selling "Voluntary Simplicity," dropped by the offices of Global MindShift to be interviewed by Richard Rathbun, president and CEO of the Foundation for Global Community. Mr. Elgin talks about his new book: "The Living Universe."

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Excerpt of an interview with Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) from the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project. Yanity speaks to the Stillaguamish view that language is a sacred gift that should be used to uplift others. He contrasts that view with the "mud-slinging" of modern politics. Visit www.nativeperspectives.net for complete transcript of interview.

Trailer for Portland's Matt Briggs' feature length documentary Deep Green highlighting the best ideas and solutions that lower carbon energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions all over the world.  Individual, entrepreneurial, and academic environmental solution pioneers are featured to include:  Michael Pollan, David Suzuk, Lester Brown, Amory Lovins, Barbara Finamore, Ed Kjaer,  Dr Andy Frank, Shi Zheng Rong, Huang Ming, Marc Porat, Vincent Fertin and many more local Portland green builders. Find more videos and content at www.deepgreenfilms.com  

Eco-philospher Joanna Macy from "The Work That Reconnects", talking about the concept of a Great Turning, the third major revolution, following agricultural and industrial ages. Ms. Macy discusses in 2005 why our out-of-balance emphasis on profits is a doomed economic system.  Our values of what is worthwhile is bases for a necessary for a shift in consciousness. This is an incredible time to be alive. Visit Ms. Macy's Website.

An interview with Fritz Hinterberger of the Club of Rome, an International Think Tank in Vienna about increasing consumer consciousness of what really make us happy and to, therefore, consume less to help the environment. oikos Conference 2007: Limits to Growth, Growing beyond Limits.

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