Episode Summary
Tim El-Sheikh and Rachel Donald discuss the multifaceted crisis facing our planet, exploring the roles of capitalism, tech, media, and individual responsibility.
They delve into the complexities of climate change, the failures of communication in conveying scientific truths, and the evolution of journalism in the age of podcasting and independent reporting.
Rachel shares her journey from mainstream media to independent journalism through her hit podcast Planet: Critical, emphasising the importance of community engagement and local action in addressing global issues.
She also highlighted how the global economy could collapse by 2070, caused by the climate crisis, and how journalists around the world are under threat for sharing the truth.
The discussion also touches on the responsibilities of technology and entrepreneurship in fostering a sustainable future, and the potential for political movements to unite diverse groups in the face of systemic challenges and failures.
Join the conversation and be part of this much-needed and thought-provoking discussion.
Key Takeaways
- 00:00 – Preview
- 01:26 – Introducing Rachel Donald
- 07:35 – Why is Earth in Crisis?
- 12:09 – Greed is not the real problem!
- 14:40 – Failure in climate communication and reactionary reporting
- 24:59 – Rachel’s personal journey and dangers faced by journalists
- 37:06 – Navigating entrepreneurship and personal growth
- 41:55 – The illusion of individualism in tech and business
- 52:02 – The Power of Collective Voices and removing ego
- 56:33 – corruption and political disillusionment
- 01:05:54 – The urgent need for systemic change
- 01:13:40 – Final Thoughts
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References and Citations
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Current climate policies risk catastrophic societal and economic impacts
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Across the world, journalists are under threat for sharing the truth
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The worst threats to journalism come from politicians. The best defence against them is serving the public
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An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations – Adam Smith (Free Google Books)
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The Future of AI Under Trump and Project 2025
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The End of AI Utopia Thanks to Dumb Politics
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Ida Tin: The Rise of FemTech, Funding Bias and Future of Entrepreneurship
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More misinformation expected as Meta seeks to end fact-checking program – University of Michigan
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Far-right governments seek to cut billions of euros from research in Europe – Nature
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The myth of Meta’s free speech places democracy at risk
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Why Meta’s Fact-Checking Change Could Lead to More Misinformation on Facebook and Instagram