Resurgence Readers' Group

With article author, Nat Dyer

Resurgence readers’ groups exist for everyone who finds Resurgence & Ecologist magazine nourishing and inspiring. Bringing together a network of like-minded people, they provide a space in which the topics raised in Resurgence & Ecologist can continue to be explored as we discuss our experiences and ideas about environmental issues, ethical living, wellbeing and the arts. These groups always serve as a mind-opening, heart-expanding, action-inspiring hour of connection and community.

In this meeting, we will discuss the article ‘The Overview Effect’ in which Space Philosopher, Frank White tells Nat Dyer about the spiritual impact of seeing the Earth from space in the July/August 'Small is Beautiful' issue of Resurgence & Ecologist. You can view all our free articles on our website.

Nat Dyer will join the meeting so you will have a chance to discuss the article with the author. Nat is a writer based in London. When he’s not running after his two children, he is exploring new ways of thinking about economics, politics and philosophy to meet the global ecological and inequality crises. His work often looks at how our ideas and theories of the world can blind us to what’s really happening.

A message from Nat:

“Is space travel a new form of colonisation, a powerful fantasy that blinds us to the uniqueness of our planet, or perhaps the route to a spiritual awakening that will allow us to see, and value, Mother Earth anew? I’m delighted to be joining the Resurgence readers’ group to discuss the tangled relationship between environmentalism, space and spirituality and how you see them fitting together, or not. Do join us if you can.”

Questions we will ask for breakout room discussion:

• In your life, have you had any moments of ‘profound spiritual and ecological awakening’? If so, what was your experience?
• Do you think the environmental and space movements are pulling in separate directions, or could they be reconciled?
• What did you find most thought-provoking about Nat’s article?

If you’re not comfortable talking on Zoom, you can just sit back and listen. We don’t record the readers’ group meetings.

Not a member? Don’t worry – you can view all the free articles from this issue on the Resurgence website.

This event, held via Zoom, will take place every two months to coincide with the release of each new issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. For more information on Resurgence groups, please visit www.resurgence.org/groups

This is a free event. Any donations will raise money for The Resurgence Trust, an educational charity (no. 1120414).

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