This speech, "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted August 22, 2018. Introduced by Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons,

This speech, "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted August 22, 2018. Introduced by Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons, Macy, a respected activist and spiritual teacher, offers a hopeful message. She posits that by freeing ourselves from the "industrial growth society's" delusions, we can discover our inherent wisdom, strength, and beauty, unlocking creativity and solidarity during times of crisis.

Since 1990, Bioneers has been a fertile hub for social and scientific innovators, providing practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. Support their vital work: www.bioneers.org/donate.

This speech, titled "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted on August 22, 2018. Macy, a renowned activist and

This speech, titled "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted on August 22, 2018. Macy, a renowned activist and spiritual teacher (1929-2025), offers a hopeful message: by freeing ourselves from the "industrial growth society's" delusions, we can discover our inherent creativity and solidarity amidst crisis, avoiding panic.

Introduced by Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons, the organization has served as a vital hub for social and scientific innovators since 1990, providing practical solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges. Support Bioneers today: www.bioneers.org/donate

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil

Acclaimed author and queer activist Taylor Brorby confronts the escalating authoritarian backlash against LGBTQ rights, questioning why this battle persists. As a writer also addressing the fossil fuel industry's role in climate chaos, Brorby faces a dilemma: the existential crises impacting nature and LGBTQ people.

He argues these struggles are interconnected. Brorby seeks to reconcile nature, culture, diversity, and belonging, emphasizing that all these elements are part of a unified fight.

Calling someone an "animal" often implies they are less than human, undeserving of respect or rights. Yet, biologically, humans are animals.

Scientists increasingly find intelligence and

Calling someone an "animal" often implies they are less than human, undeserving of respect or rights. Yet, biologically, humans are animals.

Scientists increasingly find intelligence and consciousness prevalent across nature. This understanding demands we rethink what it truly means to be an animal.

Visionary naturalist Carl Safina suggests that understanding other species begins with observation and humility.

Edward Burtynsky and Marta Braun engaged in a conversation titled "NATURAL ORDER" on September 15, 2020.

Held at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto, ON, they discussed Burtynsky's

Edward Burtynsky and Marta Braun engaged in a conversation titled "NATURAL ORDER" on September 15, 2020.

Held at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto, ON, they discussed Burtynsky's latest work, "Natural Order," and his art historical inspirations. Braun is a program director at Ryerson University School of Image Arts.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

Bioneers' co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist Nina Simons traditionally opens each conference. With clarity and passion, she outlines Bioneers' history and core values, emphasizing

Bioneers' co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist Nina Simons traditionally opens each conference. With clarity and passion, she outlines Bioneers' history and core values, emphasizing reverence for nature, biological, and human diversity.

Simons stresses the importance of balancing our inner and outer worlds. This balance is crucial for fostering a new civilization built on relationships, rather than material possessions.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills into a publication offering hopeful news and positive actions, providing an antidote to the disempowering negativity prevalent in commercial media.

Two decades later, YES! Magazine has become an indispensable, hope-infusing read for a growing segment of progressive-minded individuals. With a run of 50,000 copies per issue, it empowers readers who seek alternatives to mainstream media's often depressive narratives.

The 1997 Dutch documentary, "The Call of the Mountain: Arne Næss and the Deep Ecology Movement," directed by Jan van Boeckel, explores the philosophy of Norwegian thinker Arne Næss. This

The 1997 Dutch documentary, "The Call of the Mountain: Arne Næss and the Deep Ecology Movement," directed by Jan van Boeckel, explores the philosophy of Norwegian thinker Arne Næss. This production delves into themes of ecology, environment, global awareness, and spirituality.

Næss, a pivotal figure in the late 20th-century environmental movement, coined the term "deep ecology." His vision was significantly influenced by Rachel Carson's 1962 book, *Silent Spring*. For further details, refer to the Foundation for Deep Ecology.

This five-minute video explores the distinction between deep and shallow ecology within Environmental Ethics. It outlines the fundamental principles of deep ecology, emphasizing the necessity of a

This five-minute video explores the distinction between deep and shallow ecology within Environmental Ethics. It outlines the fundamental principles of deep ecology, emphasizing the necessity of a radical shift in our environmental perspective. The video clearly enumerates deep ecology's eight core principles.

Special thanks to Commodore Productions at Gulf Coast State College for their invaluable assistance in producing this video.