Eco-Dysfunction: The Psychological Basis of Planetary Abuse – with Paul Maiteny

Join us as we engage in an enlightening conversation with Paul Maiteny, an ecologist, anthropologist, and ecosystemic-transpersonal psychotherapist whose work centers on understanding three core questions:

1. Why are we so cruel to each other? 2. How come we are killing off Earth & its species? 3. How do we, and how do I, fit into this beautiful Earth?

In this episode, we tackle a variety of pressing topics in an attempt to answer these significant questions. Together, we explore humanity's impact on the ecosystem, the paradox of information versus action, and the crucial role of individual choices. We question the efficacy of renewable energy and discuss the “Transpersonalizing” role of humanity. Through our dialogue, we venture into the idea that we are the universe gaining self-awareness and probe whether humanity has the capacity to fundamentally reshape our relationship with the ecosystem. Paul's unique insights guide us towards a paradigm shift, from a quantitative to a qualitative appreciation of life, and encourage each listener to become an agent of transpersonal change.

**SHOW NOTES* *

PAUL MAITENY LINKS

Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user135579639

Academia.edu - https://independent.academia.edu/PaulMaiteny

Alef Trust Course - https://www.aleftrust.org/open-learning-list/transpersonal-ecopsychology

Prisoners of the Sun (BBC show from 1992)

Part 1: Fuel Rations - https://vimeo.com/522772712

Part 2 - Tight Budgets - https://vimeo.com/522806369

Part 3: Arms Race - https://youtu.be/jQHwO8nxPpA

AUTHORS/BOOKS MENTIONED:

Oliver James - Affluenza: How to be Successful and Stay Sane

Laleh Bakhtiar - Sufi Guidance/Wisdom