I first came across the term ‘ecological civilization’ five years ago in an email from Jeremy Lent titled ‘Dare to imagine a Life-Affirming Civilization’.

Drawn in by the bold vision, I joined a series of online classes on the subject, led by Lent, the California-based author of The Patterning Instinct. The class ended past midnight for me, long after my young children were asleep. In the still of the British winter night, I chatted with strangers on Zoom and explored this new idea.

‘Ecological civilization’ is only two words. And yet, put them together and you get something that ...

 

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