Charles Eisenstein is an American public speaker and author. His work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of human civilization, economics, spirituality, and the ecology movement. Key themes explored include anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture. According to Eisenstein, global culture is immersed in a destructive "story of separation", and one of the main goals of his work is to present an alternative "story of interbeing". Much of his work draws on ideas from Eastern philosophy and the spiritual teachings of various indigenous peoples. Eisenstein has been involved in the Occupy, New Economy, and permaculture movements. His work has also been popular with countercultural and New Age audiences. An advocate of the gift economy, he makes much of his work available for free on his website. https://charleseisenstein.org/
Musical guest BRIAN BULGER:
Brian Bulger is an alternative singer-songwriter from Springfield, Missouri. Folk, indie, and pop elements infused with honest storytelling is what sets Brian apart. He strives to tell his own story in a way that places the listener within the moment, crafting worlds and emotions in the melody. https://brianbulgermusic.com/
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Lyrics to the song that was inspired by the interview:
UNRAVEL
We're in the world
And overwhelmed
While we're divided
We are compelled
Even though small
And all estranged
We are ambassadors
Agents of change
I want
I wanna unravel
There’s something deeper in my being
There must be something more than just breathing
While we ourselves
See us apart
Our actions will be flawed
Wrong head, wrong heart
You show me cause
I see effect
Separateness
Road to neglect
I want
I wanna unravel
There’s something deeper in my being
There must be something more than just breathing
To die
And to multiply
My self-interest
My capital
My persistence to my ignorance
We die
And we multiply
Our self-interest
Our capital
Our persistence to our ignorance
There must be something more than this
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