Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival

How have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it, overuse of it, and abuse of it. Learn how different forms of power arose, what they mean for us today, and why giving up power just might save us. This podcast is based on the groundbreaking book, Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival by Richard Heinberg, one of the world's foremost experts on energy and sustainability. For more information, please visit https://power.postcarbon.org/.

Contributors

Host

Melody Travers

Melody Travers is a podcast whiz! A deep thinker and avid researcher, she dives head first into topics ranging from climate justice to artificial intelligence. She has spearheaded the creation of several podcasts and is adept at churning out high-quality audio, video, and writing projects.

Melody is passionate about educating the public, fostering meaningful connections, and captivating audiences. She is fluent in German, a Fulbright Fellow, has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Kenyon College, and a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Potsdam, Germany.

https://www.melodychebrellan.com/

Host

Richard Heinberg

Richard Heinberg is a Senior Fellow at Post Carbon Institute and is the author of 14 books, including POWER: LIMITS AND PROSPECTS FOR HUMAN SURVIVAL, along with hundreds of essays and articles, some of which have appeared in NATURE, WALL STREET JOURNAL and THE AMERICAN PROSPECT. He has lectured on 6 continents and has appeared in numerous environmental documentary films.

https://richardheinberg.com/

Co-host

Rob Dietz

Rob Dietz is the Program Director at Post Carbon Institute, where he is responsible for guiding projects from conception to completion. With training and experience in ecological economics, environmental science, and conservation biology, he has built a career aimed at moving society in sustainable directions.