In this video "Literature, Spirituality and the Climate Crisis" celebrated author Kim Stanley Robinson shares his journey from a curious skeptic to a Zen Buddhist. Robinson discusses his spirituality, the influence of Buddhism on his life and work, and his commitment to addressing climate change through speculative fiction.
He recounts his early influences, including Gary Snyder and Alan Watts, and his transformative experiences in nature, which shaped his worldview and writing. He emphasizes the importance of treating the world as sacred, exploring how his novels, particularly "Ministry for the Future," propose optimistic, realistic solutions to the climate crisis using existing technologies and economic reforms.
His approach underscores the vital role of activism, individual efforts to reduce carbon footprints, and the joy of connecting with the outdoors as fundamental to fostering a sustainable, equitable future for humanity and the planet.
This episode is an excerpt from a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'How to Survive the Climate Crisis: An Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson'.
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31 июл 2023