“To the question how shall we ever be able to extricate ourselves from the obvious insanity of this position, there is no answer”. These words were written 50 years ago by philosopher Hannah Arendt, but are just as relevant to the present moment, in which our political leaders and systems continue to fail to grapple with climate and ecological crisis at the scale or urgency they demand. The degree to which these systems are failing has led many to question whether capitalism, democracy or even the nation-state are incompatible with a sustainable future, or whether they can survive accelerating climate change.
In today’s episode, Geoff Mann breaks down these political questions with Adrienne, focusing on the political "futures" sketched in his acclaimed 2018 book, Climate Leviathan, and asks what kind of politics we need to build a more just and sustainable world.
Further Reading & Viewing
Geoff Mann, "Treading Thin Air: Geoff Mann on Uncertainty and Climate Change", London Review of Books.
Fredi Otto, "In Pursuit of Climate Justice: Interview", The Break Down.
Credits
Video & Sound by Paula Romeu Garcia
