Charles Eisenstein on the unravelling of civilisation (ft. musical guest Brian Bulger)

Charles Eisenstein is an American public speaker and author. His work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of human civilization, economics, spirituality, and the ecology movement. Key themes explored include anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture. According to Eisenstein, global culture is immersed in a destructive "story of separation", and one of the main goals of his work is to present an alternative "story of interbeing". Much of his work draws on ideas from Eastern philosophy and the spiritual teachings of various indigenous peoples. Eisenstein has been involved in the Occupy, New Economy, and permaculture movements. His work has also been popular with countercultural and New Age audiences. An advocate of the gift economy, he makes much of his work available for free on his website. https://charleseisenstein.org/

Musical guest BRIAN BULGER:

Brian Bulger is an alternative singer-songwriter from Springfield, Missouri. Folk, indie, and pop elements infused with honest storytelling is what sets Brian apart. He strives to tell his own story in a way that places the listener within the moment, crafting worlds and emotions in the melody. https://brianbulgermusic.com/

Lyrics to UNRAVEL - https://ffm.to/BB-Unravel

We're in the world

And overwhelmed

While we're divided

We are compelled



Even though small

And all estranged

We are ambassadors

Agents of change



I want

I wanna unravel

There’s something deeper in my being

There must be something more than just breathing



While we ourselves

See us apart

Our actions will be flawed

Wrong head, wrong heart



You show me cause

I see effect

Separateness

Road to neglect



I want

I wanna unravel

There’s something deeper in my being

There must be something more than just breathing



To die

And to multiply

My self-interest

My capital

My persistence to my ignorance



We die

And we multiply

Our self-interest

Our capital

Our persistence to our ignorance



There must be something more than this