THE PAULA GORDON SHOW Conversations with People at the Leading Edge(sm) |
Hope is a Verb |
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No prosperous economy can be built on a planet in ruins. Period. While neither economics nor technology will save us, David Orr, the renowned environmental educator and activist, believes facing facts just might. His choice of tools for putting certifiably alarming facts to work surprises many: hope, a sense of humor, and systems thinking.
[This Program was recorded November 20, 2009, in Oberlin, Ohio, U.S.] |
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Conversation 5 |
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Building Sustainability |
Acknowledgement
David Orr’s choice of education as his life’s work assured he would never be far from the epicenter of our era’s most critical and controversial question: the future of life on earth. Current and former students now carry his vision into the world, generating authentic hope in the course of extremely rough sledding. David (as practically everyone calls him) continues to present us with opportunities to learn, to act, and to keep despair at bay by positive action. We are inspired by David’s unfailing hopefulness and commitment to truthfulness, strengthened by his wondrous sense of humor, and honored by his cherished friendship. Special appreciation to three singular individuals in the office of the President at Oberlin College: Jennifer Bradfield, Ginny O’Dell, and Caitlin Donnelly James. With equal good cheer and quiet efficiency, they made sure this Conversation came to pass. The experience was further enhanced by recording in President Krislov office, which was as warm, welcoming and energizing as he is. We thank them all. |
Related Links:
Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse is published by Oxford University Press. - the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin College ... more details and data here. Our first program with David Orr was recorded on September 16, 2000, during the dedication of the Lewis Environmental Studies Center at Oberlin. David Orr mentions Ray Anderson in part 1 of this program. Mr. Anderson has demonstrated how profitable a truly sustainable industrial company can be. Amory Lovins has been working on the energy part of the sustainability challenge for years. And, here's a little background information on Paula Gordon and Bill Russell, the Program co-hosts. |