“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres

“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres discuss biomimicry, belonging, and living in relationship with the natural world.

Figueres urges mindfulness in our actions, words, and thoughts, believing a more loving approach would transform our world. Benyus adds that our personal connection to nature is cultivable. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode will shift your perspective on nature, design, and daily choices, reminding us to listen with humility. Episode 1 premieres May 27th.

Facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges, The AskNature Podcast explores how looking to nature can guide our future. It uncovers nature-inspired strategies for resilience, innovation,

Facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges, The AskNature Podcast explores how looking to nature can guide our future. It uncovers nature-inspired strategies for resilience, innovation, and systemic change, bringing together diverse voices to answer this crucial question.

Season 1 focuses on the exponential impact of reconnecting with nature, featuring guests like Janine Benyus, Christiana Figueres, and Robin Wall Kimmerer. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon (CEO, Biomimicry Institute) and Andrew Howley, this project from The Biomimicry Institute premieres Episode 1 on May 27th.

Stacy Peralta's "Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez" reveals surfing's enigmatic hero. "Mr. Pipeline" is famed for his calm, yet his early career was built on aggressive surfing, making

Stacy Peralta's "Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez" reveals surfing's enigmatic hero. "Mr. Pipeline" is famed for his calm, yet his early career was built on aggressive surfing, making him both radical and Zen. An influential surfer, shaper, entrepreneur, and yogi, Lopez's immeasurable impact is explored for the first time in this film, produced and directed by Peralta.

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Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400

Pro-athletes are entertainers, and their definition of health differs from the average person's. Our bodies constantly expend significant energy just to function; for instance, about 1,400 calories daily are used simply to keep us alive. This inherent energy cost, a legacy from ancestors who conserved energy for survival, explains our natural tendency to avoid unnecessary physical activity, even with modern access to food.

This insight comes from Daniel Lieberman, Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard University. For more, subscribe to Big Think on YouTube or read the video transcript.

Wanika Fisher, a State Delegate representing Maryland’s Prince George’s County, is featured in our #OceanStewardSpotlight. She will discuss her work combating plastic pollution and her

Wanika Fisher, a State Delegate representing Maryland’s Prince George’s County, is featured in our #OceanStewardSpotlight. She will discuss her work combating plastic pollution and her holistic strategy for protecting human rights and the environment.

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