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Rachel Donald: Why Earth is in Crisis

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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

(YouTube Timestamps)
  • 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

Our Favourite Quote from This Episode

We have a fascistic relationship towards the natural world where we see it as something that should be shaped by us, something that we deserve to have control over, that we have this divine right.

About our Guest

Rachel Donald

CEO Retort guest profile: Rachel Donald

Rachel Donald is an investigative journalist and the host of the podcast Planet: Critical – connecting the dots of science, art, language, politics, media, philosophy, and power to reveal the big picture.

Her work reaches 30,000 subscribers in 184 countries, and her world exclusive investigations into climate corruption have been published in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, Mongabay, The Intercept, Byline Times and the New Republic.

All exclusives are now published on Planet: Critical.

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