Educating Alfie: Recent Episodes
Alfie Devine-Wright
My name is Alfie Devine-Wright and I decided to go ahead and make a podcast! The aim is to learn, through fascinating conversations, with a range of inspiring and thought-provoking guests. The podcast focuses on politics and the environment... but may include other interesting topics!
I would like it to both ‘start the conversation’ and provide some interesting ideas/solutions to the problems of our time.
Dr Jim Taylor is the former director of environmental education at the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). His expertise on environmental education was weaved into isiZulu (Zulu) language and knowledge, with reflections on the power of love and a shared humanity. I hope you enjoy the knowledge and wisdoms from this rich discussion.
Some of topics discussed:
- IsiZulu language- analysis of 2 phrases including "Ubuntu"
- Value of indigenous knowledge and threat of colonialism
- What is the best process of educating people on the environment?
- Deliberative and transgressive learning
- The power of love
- The role of law and "self-control"
- How to define sustainability and a just transition
- Spirit of "Ubuntu" in science
- Science communication in South Africa- Covid and uncertainty
- Communication and social media
- Trusting the moment
WESSA website link:
https://wessa.org.za/
Educating Alfie podcast links:
Instagram- @educating_alfie
Youtube- Educating Alfie Podcast
On social media:
Instagram- @educating_alfie
Twitter- @EducatingAlfie
Youtube- Educating Alfie Podcast
A fascinating conversation with the insightful Prof Julie MacArthur on the role of capitalism in our climate crisis. This wide-ranging discussion explores everything from how indigenous Māori people view nature to the green new deal. And asks, what does it mean to take the power back?