• 9:09 - 10:35
THC 97: Guy McPherson | Environmental Degradation, Ocean Acidification, & Collapse
Captivity in Civilization, Sustainable Living and Misinformation
The discussion explores the concept that modern humans are "born into captivity," a phrase attributed to Timothy Scott Bennett, meaning individuals have little choice but to participate in industrial civilization. This lack of agency is compounded by a lack of education regarding sustainable lifestyles and a deluge of corporate and government propaganda. The host questions whether the Earth is now terminally ill due to these systemic constraints.