This episodes features Thomas Berry's The Twelve Principles lecture with a special guest appearance from Brian Thomas Swimme.  Throughout this lecture you will hear Thomas identify and integrate the underlying principles of the universe that lead to the emergence of structure within chaos.Click here to watch the lecture on YouTube.We hope you enjoy the Journey. --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season, we are exploring the seminal influences that gave life to Journey of the Universe. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.

This episodes features Thomas Berry's The Twelve Principles lecture with a special guest appearance from Brian Thomas Swimme.  Throughout this lecture you will hear Thomas identify and integrate the underlying principles of the universe that lead to the emergence of structure within chaos.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsv7xnaPNMc&amp;feature=emb_title&amp;ab_channel=zegneg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to watch the lecture on YouTube.</a>We hope you enjoy the Journey. -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season, we are exploring the seminal influences that gave life to Journey of the Universe. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.

The Twelve Principles

This episodes features Thomas Berry's The New Story, a landmark essay that identified the need for a new and functional cosmological story to heal and guide our planetary community.  The following recording features Thomas Berry exploring the central ideas in his essay at Chestnut Hill College in 1984. Click here to read the full essay.We hope you enjoy the Journey. --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season, we are exploring the seminal influences that gave life to Journey of the Universe. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.

This episodes features Thomas Berry's The New Story, a landmark essay that identified the need for a new and functional cosmological story to heal and guide our planetary community.  The following recording features Thomas Berry exploring the central ideas in his essay at Chestnut Hill College in 1984. <a href="http://thomasberry.org/assets/attachments/Thomas_Berry-The_New_Story.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to read the full essay.</a>We hope you enjoy the Journey. -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season, we are exploring the seminal influences that gave life to Journey of the Universe. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.

The New Story

Today’s episode features the power of Radiance – the primary way that the universe communicates through the dynamics of emission, perception, resonance, and reverberation.In this podcast, Brian examines how radiance permeates the cosmos and shows up in human experience.As with the other powers of the universe, Brian encourages the listener to discover their own way of embodying the power of radiance.  As explained by Brian , when we embody this power, we are able to both authentically express the light at the core of our being as well as perceptively respond to the depths within another. We hope you enjoy the Journey. --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features the power of Radiance – the primary way that the universe communicates through the dynamics of emission, perception, resonance, and reverberation.In this podcast, Brian examines how radiance permeates the cosmos and shows up in human experience.As with the other powers of the universe, Brian encourages the listener to discover their own way of embodying the power of radiance.  As explained by Brian , when we embody this power, we are able to both authentically express the light at the core of our being as well as perceptively respond to the depths within another. We hope you enjoy the Journey. -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Radiance

Today’s episode features the power of Interrelatedness – the universal presence of relationship and care found between all beings throughout the many epochs of the cosmos. In this podcast, Brian explores how care is at work in the universe, including, but not limited to, human relationships.  Brian touches on the thrilling nature of relationships and how through care, we gain the capacity to identify worth and to be sensitive to what others need.  Brian examines how the universe has shown itself to value the dynamic of “care” from the very beginning of the universe and through the development of life.  In doing so, Brian shows how the universe is, in some sense, seeking to deepen and extend its power of care.  Just as a primordial power of care was evoked out of the elementary particles of the early universe, a deeper and more expansive power of care is currently being evoked out of the human species.  This is happening as we activate a sensitivity that can feel the need to care for the planet as a whole.  Through empathy and imagination, humans provide the perfect vessel for a comprehensive care to come forth in the universe, adding both meaning and purpose to our role in the cosmos. We hope you enjoy the Journey. –To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series: Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features the power of Interrelatedness – the universal presence of relationship and care found between all beings throughout the many epochs of the cosmos. In this podcast, Brian explores how care is at work in the universe, including, but not limited to, human relationships.  Brian touches on the thrilling nature of relationships and how through care, we gain the capacity to identify worth and to be sensitive to what others need.  Brian examines how the universe has shown itself to value the dynamic of “care” from the very beginning of the universe and through the development of life.  In doing so, Brian shows how the universe is, in some sense, seeking to deepen and extend its power of care.  Just as a primordial power of care was evoked out of the elementary particles of the early universe, a deeper and more expansive power of care is currently being evoked out of the human species.  This is happening as we activate a sensitivity that can feel the need to care for the planet as a whole.  Through empathy and imagination, humans provide the perfect vessel for a comprehensive care to come forth in the universe, adding both meaning and purpose to our role in the cosmos. We hope you enjoy the Journey. –To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Interrelatedness

Today’s episode features the power of Transformation --  the process through which change is worked into the whole context by the individual. In this podcast, Brian discusses how the universe engages in space-time binding to create increasingly complex structures that transform that universe as a whole.  Each new and more complex structure is understood to be a transformative event where space and time fold back on itself and more of the universe is present in one place.Brian traces the evolution of transformation throughout the history of the universe, beginning with the emergence of physical structures such as atoms, stars, galaxies, and planets.  These structures transform the universe such that life and memory can come forth.  As life grows and evolves, Earth itself is transformed, enabling the planet to support increasingly complex forms of life.  With the arrival of humans, the power of transformation is brought to new levels through our capacity to engage in symbolic consciousness.  The history and evolution of the power of transformation gives us insight into what the universe is all about.  The universe is aiming to transform itself over and over again so that the universe as a whole can participate directly in the evocation of community.  Earth, our vibrant, intense, and complex home can thus be understood as a place where community has the potential to thrive and as a robust expression of the power of transformation. We hope you enjoy the Journey. --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series: Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features the power of Transformation --  the process through which change is worked into the whole context by the individual. In this podcast, Brian discusses how the universe engages in space-time binding to create increasingly complex structures that transform that universe as a whole.  Each new and more complex structure is understood to be a transformative event where space and time fold back on itself and more of the universe is present in one place.Brian traces the evolution of transformation throughout the history of the universe, beginning with the emergence of physical structures such as atoms, stars, galaxies, and planets.  These structures transform the universe such that life and memory can come forth.  As life grows and evolves, Earth itself is transformed, enabling the planet to support increasingly complex forms of life.  With the arrival of humans, the power of transformation is brought to new levels through our capacity to engage in symbolic consciousness.  The history and evolution of the power of transformation gives us insight into what the universe is all about.  The universe is aiming to transform itself over and over again so that the universe as a whole can participate directly in the evocation of community.  Earth, our vibrant, intense, and complex home can thus be understood as a place where community has the potential to thrive and as a robust expression of the power of transformation. We hope you enjoy the Journey. -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete Powers of the Universe series: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Transformation

Today’s episode features the power of Transmutation --  the process through which the universe is compelled to move from one mode of being into another. In this podcast, Brian discusses how the universe utilizes the dynamics of constraint, discernment, opposition, and even rejection to move into ever deepening expressions of intimacy and beauty.  To bring this power to life, Brian explores transmutations like the cooling of Earth's crust to make mountains, the dynamics of the predator / prey relationship, and how laws and customs form human culture.The present change we are sensing is happening at the deepest levels of being within the human species.  Learn more about how the universe changes at its deepest levels and you will likely find the context and insight needed to support your journey during these challenging and exciting times. --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Synergy:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features the power of Transmutation --  the process through which the universe is compelled to move from one mode of being into another. In this podcast, Brian discusses how the universe utilizes the dynamics of constraint, discernment, opposition, and even rejection to move into ever deepening expressions of intimacy and beauty.  To bring this power to life, Brian explores transmutations like the cooling of Earth's crust to make mountains, the dynamics of the predator / prey relationship, and how laws and customs form human culture. The present change we are sensing is happening at the deepest levels of being within the human species.  Learn more about how the universe changes at its deepest levels and you will likely find the context and insight needed to support your journey during these challenging and exciting times. -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Synergy: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Transmutation

Today’s episode features Synergy --  a power of the universe that enables endurance and creativity through the strength and innovation of relationship.In this episode, Brian explores synergy as it shows up in the smallest scales of the universe and then expands his scope to navigate the evolution of life on Earth with synergy in mind.  Brian then addresses one of the central challenges of our time: for synergy to operate in conscious self awareness, for the human to enter into its planetary role of stewarding mutually enchanting relationships throughout Earth.  Brian concludes by providing three inspiring examples for how we can respond to this challenge and find our way into a flourishing future, together.  --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Synergy:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features Synergy --  a power of the universe that enables endurance and creativity through the strength and innovation of relationship.In this episode, Brian explores synergy as it shows up in the smallest scales of the universe and then expands his scope to navigate the evolution of life on Earth with synergy in mind.  Brian then addresses one of the central challenges of our time: for synergy to operate in conscious self awareness, for the human to enter into its planetary role of stewarding mutually enchanting relationships throughout Earth.  Brian concludes by providing three inspiring examples for how we can respond to this challenge and find our way into a flourishing future, together.  -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Synergy: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Synergy

Today’s episode features Cataclysm -- a  power of the universe that gives rise to catastrophe, destruction, and death. In this episode, Brian discusses our increased awareness of cataclysm both in the cycles of life on Earth and the Universe.  Then, he explores how a star spends ten million years creating its structure only to be eliminated in two seconds and how this cataclysms enable further creativity to emerge throughout the cosmos.  --Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Homeostasis:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features Cataclysm -- a  power of the universe that gives rise to catastrophe, destruction, and death. In this episode, Brian discusses our increased awareness of cataclysm both in the cycles of life on Earth and the Universe.  Then, he explores how a star spends ten million years creating its structure only to be eliminated in two seconds and how this cataclysms enable further creativity to emerge throughout the cosmos.  -- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Homeostasis: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Cataclysm

Today’s episode features Homeostasis -- a  power of the universe centered around the discovery and maintenance of balance, integrity, and resonance with the community.  Brian discusses how the balance of protons in our blood, the dynamics of underwater kelp forest, the idea that Earth as a whole maintains itself, and Milky Way’s rate of supernovae explosions are connected through the power of homeostasis.Then, Brian turns his attention to how homeostasis shows up in the form of a human, identifying the positive and negative manifestations of this power that are possible in ourselves and others.--Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Homeostasis:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features Homeostasis -- a  power of the universe centered around the discovery and maintenance of balance, integrity, and resonance with the community.  Brian discusses how the balance of protons in our blood, the dynamics of underwater kelp forest, the idea that Earth as a whole maintains itself, and Milky Way’s rate of supernovae explosions are connected through the power of homeostasis.Then, Brian turns his attention to how homeostasis shows up in the form of a human, identifying the positive and negative manifestations of this power that are possible in ourselves and others.-- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. We hope you enjoy the Journey.To hear the complete lecture on Homeostasis: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Homeostasis 

This episode features Emergence -- a  creative, epochal, and self-assembling power of the universe.  In this episode, Brian discusses the radical dimension of our universe, described as emergence, that creates new forms of being as it evolves through time.  Our moment is presented as a time where humanity has developed so much power that it has evolved into a new form, a self conscious planetary presence.  To guide and inspire our development, Brian highlights two examples of emergence in the universe: the creation of carbon, and the birth of planet Earth.  With these examples in mind, we can come to understand that the universe is committed to seeking new domains of existence.  We can move forward with confidence that to reimagine the human, is in line with and supported by the story of the universe. ---Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.To hear the complete lecture on Emergence:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

This episode features Emergence -- a  creative, epochal, and self-assembling power of the universe.  In this episode, Brian discusses the radical dimension of our universe, described as emergence, that creates new forms of being as it evolves through time.  Our moment is presented as a time where humanity has developed so much power that it has evolved into a new form, a self conscious planetary presence.  To guide and inspire our development, Brian highlights two examples of emergence in the universe: the creation of carbon, and the birth of planet Earth.  With these examples in mind, we can come to understand that the universe is committed to seeking new domains of existence.  We can move forward with confidence that to reimagine the human, is in line with and supported by the story of the universe.  --- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future. This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. To hear the complete lecture on Emergence: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Emergence

Today we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And still . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth's history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes. The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times. How did we come to be part of this universe story? How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing? This series is a gateway into exploring these questions.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.  Available here: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe

Such a wonderful program, especially season 2.

Incredible Series

Brilliant explorations of new cosmology and the new story, as a podcast. Great project!

This is the new story

Today we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And still . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth's history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes. The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times. How did we come to be part of this universe story? How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing? This series is a gateway into exploring these questions.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale. Available here: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe</a>

Journey of the Universe 

Today’s episode features the fundamental power of the universe -- seamlessness.  In this episode Brian discusses a shocking discovery on the nature of the quantum vacuum, ways to understand ourselves as pure generativity, and a viewpoint that sees that all seemingly separate objects as part of a widely dispersed unitary event. ---Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.To hear the complete lecture on seamlessness:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.  There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features the fundamental power of the universe -- seamlessness.  In this episode Brian discusses a shocking discovery on the nature of the quantum vacuum, ways to understand ourselves as pure generativity, and a viewpoint that sees that all seemingly separate objects as part of a widely dispersed unitary event.  --- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future. This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. To hear the complete lecture on seamlessness: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>.  There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Seamlessness

This episode features a two-part conversation on Life’s Emergence.  First, we sit down with Ursula Goodenough, Professor of Biology emerita at Washington University in St. Louis where she engaged in research on eukaryotic algae.  She authored the best-selling book The Sacred Depths of Nature.Next, we learn from Terrance Deacon, an Neuroanthropologist, Professor of Anthropology and member of the Cognitive Science Faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.  He is the author of the groundbreaking books, The Symbolic Species and Incomplete Nature.Each conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the complexities of the emergence of the first cells and the intricate patterning found in DNA and multicellular organisms.  We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe film narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a two-part conversation on Life’s Emergence.  First, we sit down with Ursula Goodenough, Professor of Biology emerita at Washington University in St. Louis where she engaged in research on eukaryotic algae.  She authored the best-selling book The Sacred Depths of Nature.Next, we learn from Terrance Deacon, an Neuroanthropologist, Professor of Anthropology and member of the Cognitive Science Faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.  He is the author of the groundbreaking books, The Symbolic Species and Incomplete Nature.Each conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/read" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the complexities of the emergence of the first cells and the intricate patterning found in DNA and multicellular organisms.  We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe film</a> narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Life's Emergence

This episode features a conversation on Teaching Journey of the Universe with Tom Collins and Bindhu Mohanty.Tom has taught secondary students in independent schools for over 20 years.  He developed a yearlong interdisciplinary Universe Story course that was taught to seniors at the Palmer Trinity School in Miami, Florida.  Tom currently teaches in the Religion and Philosophy department at the Lawrenceville School. Bindu Mohanty is a writer and teacher and has lived in Auroville, an international community in southern India since 1994.  Recognized by the United Nations as an experiment in human unity, Auroville founded in 1968 is based on the evolutionary vision of Sri Aurobindo. Her current research interests include interpersonal dynamics and social evolution. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Tom and Bindu describe how learning the universe story has allowed high school and college students to experience an expanded sense of self and to transform despair into a sense of hope and empowerment. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Teaching Journey of the Universe with Tom Collins and Bindhu Mohanty.Tom has taught secondary students in independent schools for over 20 years.  He developed a yearlong interdisciplinary Universe Story course that was taught to seniors at the Palmer Trinity School in Miami, Florida.  Tom currently teaches in the Religion and Philosophy department at the Lawrenceville School. Bindu Mohanty is a writer and teacher and has lived in Auroville, an international community in southern India since 1994.  Recognized by the United Nations as an experiment in human unity, Auroville founded in 1968 is based on the evolutionary vision of Sri Aurobindo. Her current research interests include interpersonal dynamics and social evolution. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Tom and Bindu describe how learning the universe story has allowed high school and college students to experience an expanded sense of self and to transform despair into a sense of hope and empowerment. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Teaching Journey of the Universe

This episode features a conversation on The Passion of Animals with paleontologist and science communicator, Scott Sampson.  Dr. Sampson is currently the President and CEO of Science World in Vancouver.  Sampson is notable for his work on carnivorous theropod dinosaurs and his extensive research into the Late Cretaceous Period, particularly in Madagascar. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Scott tells the compelling story of Earth’s fossil record. Touching on topics ranging from the ancient ecosystems of dinosaurs to the co-evolution of the human with other species, this interview highlights the importance of understanding mass extinctions. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe film narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on The Passion of Animals with paleontologist and science communicator, Scott Sampson.  Dr. Sampson is currently the President and CEO of Science World in Vancouver.  Sampson is notable for his work on carnivorous theropod dinosaurs and his extensive research into the Late Cretaceous Period, particularly in Madagascar. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Scott tells the compelling story of Earth’s fossil record. Touching on topics ranging from the ancient ecosystems of dinosaurs to the co-evolution of the human with other species, this interview highlights the importance of understanding mass extinctions. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe film</a> narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

The Passion of Animals

Today’s episode features Allurement -- a power of the universe that gives rise to attraction, intimacy, healing and growth. In this episode Brian discusses how responding to allurement transformed hydrogen atoms into stars and deepened the intimacy between the Earth and the Sun through the development of chlorophyll.   Also explored is the invention of vertebrate sexuality and how excitement for existence is encoded into our genetic makeup.  Finally, Brian shares two ways we might enable the power of allurement to become activated in our own lives, by connecting with the wild nature of our beloved and through deep adoration toward that which draws us in. --- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.To hear the complete lecture on Allurement:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org.There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features Allurement -- a power of the universe that gives rise to attraction, intimacy, healing and growth.  In this episode Brian discusses how responding to allurement transformed hydrogen atoms into stars and deepened the intimacy between the Earth and the Sun through the development of chlorophyll.    Also explored is the invention of vertebrate sexuality and how excitement for existence is encoded into our genetic makeup.   Finally, Brian shares two ways we might enable the power of allurement to become activated in our own lives, by connecting with the wild nature of our beloved and through deep adoration toward that which draws us in.  ---  Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future. This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. To hear the complete lecture on Allurement: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Allurement

This episode features a conversation on Permaculture with Penny Livingston.  Penny is an internationally recognized permaculture teacher, designer, and speaker.  Penny holds a MS in Eco-Social Regeneration and 3 Diplomas in Permaculture Design. She has studied and taught with Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, the co-founders of Permaculture and the developers of the Permaculture Design Certification Course curriculum. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Penny leads viewers through the history and significance of permaculture.  She discusses permaculture as an agricultural practice that increases biodiversity and helps us to understand our place in the story of the universe. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Permaculture with Penny Livingston.  Penny is an internationally recognized permaculture teacher, designer, and speaker.  Penny holds a MS in Eco-Social Regeneration and 3 Diplomas in Permaculture Design. She has studied and taught with Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, the co-founders of Permaculture and the developers of the Permaculture Design Certification Course curriculum. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Penny leads viewers through the history and significance of permaculture.  She discusses permaculture as an agricultural practice that increases biodiversity and helps us to understand our place in the story of the universe. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Permaculture

This episode features a conversation on the Birth of the Solar System with Craig Kochel, Professor of Geology at Bucknell University, where he helped found the Environmental Center.  His areas of research include fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, geologic hazards, and planetary geology.  This conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this interview, we explore the evolution of our solar system and its planets.  Included in this conversation are the origins of the Moon, the creative dynamism of plate tectonics, and the impact of geology on Earth’s biology. ---What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes. The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times. How did we come to be part of this universe story? How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing? This series is a gateway into exploring these questions.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.  Available here: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universeTo receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT

This episode features a conversation on the Birth of the Solar System with Craig Kochel, Professor of Geology at Bucknell University, where he helped found the Environmental Center.  His areas of research include fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, geologic hazards, and planetary geology.  This conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this interview, we explore the evolution of our solar system and its planets.  Included in this conversation are the origins of the Moon, the creative dynamism of plate tectonics, and the impact of geology on Earth’s biology.  --- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.  Available here: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe</a> To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT</a>

Birth of the Solar System

This episode features a conversation on Learning, Living, and Dying with Terrence Deacon, neuroanthropologist, Professor of Anthropology, and member of the Cognitive Science Faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.  He is the author of the groundbreaking books, The Symbolic Species and Incomplete Nature. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the evolution of the brain and the story of adaptation, consciousness, and responsiveness that begins with single celled organisms and continues through the vertebrates. In this episode, Terrance Deacon compares the adaptive brains of humans, chimpanzees, and our many evolutionary ancestors.We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe filmnarrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Learning, Living, and Dying with Terrence Deacon, neuroanthropologist, Professor of Anthropology, and member of the Cognitive Science Faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.  He is the author of the groundbreaking books, The Symbolic Species and Incomplete Nature. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the evolution of the brain and the story of adaptation, consciousness, and responsiveness that begins with single celled organisms and continues through the vertebrates. In this episode, Terrance Deacon compares the adaptive brains of humans, chimpanzees, and our many evolutionary ancestors.We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe film</a>narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Learning, Living, and Dying

This episode features a conversation on Indigenous Ways of Knowing with David Begay and Nancy Maryboy. David is a member of the Navajo Nation. He received his Ph.D from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, with a concentration in Indigenous Education and Application of Traditional Knowledge. David is Adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Nancy is the President and Founder of the Indigenous Education Institute whose mission is preserving, protecting, and applying indigenous knowledge.  She is also President of Wohali Production, Inc., consulting in the areas of indigenous science, indigenous astronomy, Native American education, curriculum development, film making, and strategic planning. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, David and Nancy invite us to understand Navajo ways of knowing.  They describe a worldview that is place-based, emphasizes kinship and connection, and intimately orients the human within an interrelated and unified cosmos. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Indigenous Ways of Knowing with David Begay and Nancy Maryboy. David is a member of the Navajo Nation. He received his Ph.D from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, with a concentration in Indigenous Education and Application of Traditional Knowledge. David is Adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Nancy is the President and Founder of the Indigenous Education Institute whose mission is preserving, protecting, and applying indigenous knowledge.  She is also President of Wohali Production, Inc., consulting in the areas of indigenous science, indigenous astronomy, Native American education, curriculum development, film making, and strategic planning. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, David and Nancy invite us to understand Navajo ways of knowing.  They describe a worldview that is place-based, emphasizes kinship and connection, and intimately orients the human within an interrelated and unified cosmos.  We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing

This episode features two conversations on The Origin of the Human with John Grim and Mellisa Nelson. John is the Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University with appointments at the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale Divinity School, and the Department of Religious Studies.  He is the co-founder and director of the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale University and was an executive producer on the Journey of the Universe film. Mellisa is a cultural ecologist, writer, educator, researcher, media-maker, and activist. Her work is dedicated to indigenous revitalization, environmental protection and restoration, and the renewal and celebration of community health and cultural arts.Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In these conversations, John and Mellisa draw upon the history of early humans and highlight contemporary indigenous life ways to explain the sustaining power of ritual and celebratory acts that locate humans within the rhythms of Earth’s transformative systems. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe film narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features two conversations on The Origin of the Human with John Grim and Mellisa Nelson. John is the Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University with appointments at the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale Divinity School, and the Department of Religious Studies.  He is the co-founder and director of the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale University and was an executive producer on the Journey of the Universe film. Mellisa is a cultural ecologist, writer, educator, researcher, media-maker, and activist. Her work is dedicated to indigenous revitalization, environmental protection and restoration, and the renewal and celebration of community health and cultural arts.Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In these conversations, John and Mellisa draw upon the history of early humans and highlight contemporary indigenous life ways to explain the sustaining power of ritual and celebratory acts that locate humans within the rhythms of Earth’s transformative systems. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe film</a> narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

The Origin of the Human

This episode features a conversation on Ecological Economics with Richard Norgaard. Richard is a Professor Emeritus of Ecological Economics in the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley, the first chair and a continuing member of the Independent Science Board of CALFED, and a foundation member and former president of the International Society for Ecological Economics.  He is considered one of the founders of and a continuing leader in the field of ecological economics. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Richard surveys the history of human economies and the myths and premises of current economic practices.  In place of our ecologically destructive practices, he endorses an ecological economics that emphasizes care, coevolution, and protection of the environment.We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Ecological Economics with Richard Norgaard. Richard is a Professor Emeritus of Ecological Economics in the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley, the first chair and a continuing member of the Independent Science Board of CALFED, and a foundation member and former president of the International Society for Ecological Economics.  He is considered one of the founders of and a continuing leader in the field of ecological economics. Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Richard surveys the history of human economies and the myths and premises of current economic practices.  In place of our ecologically destructive practices, he endorses an ecological economics that emphasizes care, coevolution, and protection of the environment. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Ecological Economics

This episode features a conversation on Sustainable Energy with Paula Gonzalez.Paula entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in 1954.  She earned her Ph.D in biology at the Catholic University in Washington, DC.  Sister Paula worked for more than three decades to promote sustainable living. She founded EarthConnection, an environmental learning center where tours, internships, and environmental educational programs around renewable-energy technologies have been conducted.  Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Paula Gonzalez narrates the efforts of Catholic sisters to harness solar power and other natural systems as a means of protecting the Earth community and participating in the story of the universe. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, subscribe to our newsletter.

This episode features a conversation on Sustainable Energy with Paula Gonzalez.Paula entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in 1954.  She earned her Ph.D in biology at the Catholic University in Washington, DC.  Sister Paula worked for more than three decades to promote sustainable living. She founded EarthConnection, an environmental learning center where tours, internships, and environmental educational programs around renewable-energy technologies have been conducted.  Our host is Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, Paula Gonzalez narrates the efforts of Catholic sisters to harness solar power and other natural systems as a means of protecting the Earth community and participating in the story of the universe. We hope you enjoy the Journey!--- What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of a film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes.  The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times.  How did we come to be part of this universe story?  How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing?  This series is a gateway into exploring these questions. In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story.Connect deeply with these materials and more via the <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization</a>, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.To receive up to date announcements on new podcasts and Journey community offerings, <a href="http://eepurl.com/dt0yTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to our newsletter</a>.

Sustainable Energy

Today we are discovering the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of scientists and humanists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And still . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning.  All peoples have had stories to explain where humans fit into the panoply of life forms. In that spirit we are asking:What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called Journey of the Universe that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of an Emmy Award winning film, a book, a series of conversations, and online classes. These materials provide context and content to support the larger cultural movement that is presently underway, one that is transforming our relationship with the cosmos, the earth, and ourselves. The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times. How did we come to be part of this universe story? How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing? This series is a gateway into exploring these questions.In these podcasts of the Journey of the Universe Conversations we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe film narrated by Brian Thomas Swimme followed by a conversation hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker.This episode features a two-part conversation on the emanating brilliance of stars.  First, we learn from Joel Primack, a distinguished professor of physics at the University of California in Santa Cruz.  Next, we sit down again with Todd Duncan, a cosmologist whose work is guided by the theme to better understand how a cosmic perspective gives our human experience a larger context of meaning.Each conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the emergence and death of stars.  We will trace the elements found in all life on Earth, including those found in our bodies, back to supernova explosions.  This episode radiates with beautiful ideas. We hope you enjoy the Journey!Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.  Available here: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universeWant to receive up to date announcements on new podcasts a

Today we are discovering the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of scientists and humanists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And still . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning.  All peoples have had stories to explain where humans fit into the panoply of life forms. In that spirit we are asking: What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe?What roles do we play in Earth's history?How do we connect with the intricate web of life?This podcast series is part of a larger project called <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe</a> that invites us to reflect on these questions. It consists of an Emmy Award winning <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Universe-David-Kennard/dp/B079WN6G8V/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1548693193&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=journey+of+the+universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">film</a>, a <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/read" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, a <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series of conversations</a>, and <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online classes</a>. These materials provide context and content to support the larger cultural movement that is presently underway, one that is transforming our relationship with the cosmos, the earth, and ourselves. The creators of the Journey project imagine that by knowing more about the universe and Earth we will also know more about ourselves. This may give us grounds for navigating our own journey in challenging times. How did we come to be part of this universe story? How do we belong and how can we participate in its future flourishing? This series is a gateway into exploring these questions.In these podcasts of the <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/conversations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of the Universe Conversations</a> we will meet scientists and historians, environmentalists and teachers, gardeners and urban planners. All of them are reflecting on how we can be more fully alive in this context of participating in a universe story. Each podcast will have a section of the Journey of the Universe film narrated by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Thomas Swimme</a> followed by a conversation hosted by <a href="https://environment.yale.edu/profile/tucker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Evelyn Tucker.</a>This episode features a two-part conversation on the emanating brilliance of stars.  First, we learn from <a href="http://scipp.ucsc.edu/personnel/profiles/primack.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Primack</a>, a distinguished professor of physics at the University of California in Santa Cruz.  Next, we sit down again with <a href="https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/bios/todd-duncan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Duncan</a>, a cosmologist whose work is guided by the theme to better understand how a cosmic perspective gives our human experience a larger context of meaning.Each conversation is hosted by Mary Evelyn Tucker, co-author of Journey of the Universe and professor at Yale University.In this conversation, we explore the emergence and death of stars.  We will trace the elements found in all life on Earth, including those found in our bodies, back to supernova explosions.  This episode radiates with beautiful ideas.  We hope you enjoy the Journey! Connect deeply with these materials and more via the Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times Specialization, a series of Massive Online Open Courses hosted by Coursera and created by Yale.  Available here: <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/specializations/journey-of-the-universe</a>Want to receive up to date announcements on new podcasts a

Emanating Brilliance of Stars 

Today’s episode features Centration -- a power of the universe that leads to differentiation and complexification throughout the universe.  In this episode Brian discusses how Centration helped give birth to galaxies, stars, cells, and consciousness.  Also explored are the ways in which we can participate in the power of Centration through the development and maintenance of our “psychic membranes” and by connecting to the catalytic energy found in the direct experience of nature. ---Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.To hear the complete lecture on Centration:Download the video lecture series here: https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/Or the audiobook series here: https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimmeTo learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website journeyoftheuniverse.org. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials.Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings.We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Today’s episode features Centration -- a power of the universe that leads to differentiation and complexification throughout the universe.   In this episode Brian discusses how Centration helped give birth to galaxies, stars, cells, and consciousness.  Also explored are the ways in which we can participate in the power of Centration through the development and maintenance of our “psychic membranes” and by connecting to the catalytic energy found in the direct experience of nature. --- Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future. This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powers of the Universe</a> series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human. To hear the complete lecture on Centration: Download the video lecture series here: <a href="https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://storyoftheuniverse.org/store-2/dvd/the-powers-of-the-universe/</a> Or the audiobook series here: <a href="https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlisten.com/collections/brian-swimme</a> To learn more about the epic story of our cosmos, visit our website <a href="http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journeyoftheuniverse.org</a>. There you will find ways to access the Journey of the Universe film, book, and conversation series, as well as direct access to our online courses, curriculum, social community, and other relevant materials. <a href="https://journeyoftheuniverse.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=27a499460b8b83c87a678dfcd&amp;id=79f36642a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our newsletter and you will automatically receive updates on our new offerings. We deeply appreciate your questions, feedback, and reviews on this podcast.  If this topic inspired you, or reminded you of a potentially interested friend or family member, we encourage you to share this episode with them today.

Centration

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