
Einstein stated, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." This idea came to Jackie's mind during her conversation with the ever awesome Dan Wildcat at WILD12. 


He talks about "the age of the Anthropocene"—a time when humans see themselves as the center of everything. And here we are, facing human-caused environmental crises, thinking once again that it’s our role to fix things in the same manner we’ve done in the past.


Dan’s got something to say about that mindset. He says this isn’t about fixing—it’s about healing. If we can step away from this self-centered way of thinking, we might begin to rebuild a connection with nature—a relationship rooted in kinship and respect, where we understand that we’re part of a much larger family.


In today’s episode, we’re diving into these ideas and so much more with Dan. For those who don’t know him, Dan Wildcat is a Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and a passionate advocate for bringing Indigenous wisdom to the fight against climate change.


Before listening to the episode, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org (http://WILD.org), which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you.
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Einstein stated, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." This idea came to Jackie's mind during her conversation with the ever awesome Dan Wildcat at WILD12. He talks about "the age of the Anthropocene"—a time when humans see themselves as the center of everything. And here we are, facing human-caused environmental crises, thinking once again that it’s our role to fix things in the same manner we’ve done in the past. Dan’s got something to say about that mindset. He says this isn’t about fixing—it’s about healing. If we can step away from this self-centered way of thinking, we might begin to rebuild a connection with nature—a relationship rooted in kinship and respect, where we understand that we’re part of a much larger family. In today’s episode, we’re diving into these ideas and so much more with Dan. For those who don’t know him, Dan Wildcat is a Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and a passionate advocate for bringing Indigenous wisdom to the fight against climate change. Before listening to the episode, please consider supporting our work at <a href="http://WILD.org">WILD.org</a>, which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

(44) WILD12 "Dan Wildcat: From Anthropocentric Worldview to Kinship with Nature"


Welcome to Voices of Wilderness, the WILD.org podcast where Jackie B., your host and fellow wilderness lover, discusses the environment, wildlife, and wilderness with experts in a down-to-earth non-expert way. Jackie’s a geek for nature facts and stories—scientific, cultural, educational you name it! While she’s not pretending to know everything (not even close), she’s here to bring her passion and the passion of others straight to you. Because let’s face it, it’s going to take all of us to figure out what’s really happening with our planet and how we can make a difference together.
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to Voices of Wilderness, the WILD.org podcast where Jackie B., your host and fellow wilderness lover, discusses the environment, wildlife, and wilderness with experts in a down-to-earth non-expert way. Jackie’s a geek for nature facts and stories—scientific, cultural, educational you name it! While she’s not pretending to know everything (not even close), she’s here to bring her passion and the passion of others straight to you. Because let’s face it, it’s going to take all of us to figure out what’s really happening with our planet and how we can make a difference together. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.