649. Duane Elgin 2nd Interview

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary. He has an MBA in business and an MA in economic history  He has worked as a senior staff member of the Presidential Commission on the American Future, and a senior social scientist co-authoring numerous studies of the long-range future for clients such as the President’s Science Advisor; the National Science Foundation; and others. Duane has also co-founded three non-profit organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. He received the Peace Prize of Japan, the Goi Award, in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” Duane is the Co-director of the Choosing Earth Project.

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Transcript of this interview

First interview with Duane

Interview recorded June 4, 2022.

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

YouTube Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 – Introduction and Background of Duane Elgin
  • 00:04:06 – The Time of Profound Transition
  • 00:08:03 – The Top Environmental Problems: Selfishness, Greed, and Apathy
  • 00:11:49 – Three Pathways for the Future
  • 00:16:31 – A Time of Great Transition
  • 00:20:54 – The Opportunity of This Time
  • 00:25:20 – The Invitation of Transformation and Transition
  • 00:29:20 – The Ecology of Consciousness
  • 00:34:05 – The Aliveness of the Universe
  • 00:38:03 – The Extraordinary Journey of Living in a Living Universe
  • 00:42:09 – The Zooming Powers of 10 and our Connection to the Universe
  • 00:45:29 – The Aliveness of the Universe: A Transition in Perception
  • 00:49:23 – The Function of the United Nations
  • 00:53:35 – The Power and Consequences of Social Media
  • 00:57:18 – Mobilizing Our Capacities for Transformation
  • 01:01:05 – The Devastating Times Ahead
  • 01:04:57 – A Rush of Migration and Learning from Trauma
  • 01:09:03 – Progression and Resistance
  • 01:12:47 – Tapping into our Inner Resources
  • 01:16:16 – The Miracles of Life, Consciousness, and Communication
  • 01:20:30 – The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding Others
  • 01:24:07 – Reconciliation and the Right to Life
  • 01:27:58 – The Power of Recontextualization and Communication
  • 01:32:21 – Averting the Danger of Lack of Conscious Attention
  • 01:35:38 – The Importance of Community
  • 01:39:36 – The Economic Hurricane and the Unraveling
  • 01:43:30 – The Potential Consequences and Preparation for Disruptions
  • 01:47:10 – The Shift towards Vegetarianism
  • 01:50:56 – Finding Your True Gifts
  • 01:54:12 – The Unraveling of Big Structures and Systems
  • 01:57:34 – Setting Reminders for Upcoming Interviews on BatGap