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Janine Benyus, Jason McLennan, and David McConville discuss the relationship between human lives, nature, and ecological design.
Their insights are drawn from speeches given at the 2013 Bioneers Annual Conference.
This content was published on December 9, 2013.
Multimedia artists Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman, known as Climbing PoeTree, present their original spoken word poetry.
This performance was delivered at the 2013 Bioneers Annual Conference and published on December 9, 2013.
Actor, director, and activist Danny Glover shares his perspective on social movements.
This clip features an excerpt from his speech at the 2013 National Bioneers Conference. It was published on December 9, 2013.
The term "bioneer," expanded upon by biology pioneer Emmet Brady, refers to individuals who gather annually in San Rafael, California. These conferences foster friendships, exchange views, and explore the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
At the 2011 conference, Emmet Brady of the Insect News Network (INN) was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability. Emmet's mission is to educate and empower people to care for the natural world through Cultural Entomology.
The INN, created and hosted by Brady, travels globally to understand human perspectives on insects. This multi-media, interdisciplinary network offers a deep dive into the microcosm.
Mike and JoAnna Bresnan of Costa Rica's Children Feeding Children program discuss global change and transformation. While attending the 2010 Bioneers Conference (October 15-17, 2010, San Rafael, California), they conducted interviews with Annie Leonard and David Orr.
This segment was filmed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv and edited by Rob Russo.
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The Many Passions of Matteo Lane
Matteo Lane is a multifaceted artist—stand-up comedian, painter, singer, and Broadway performer. In this interview, he shares how these skills intertwine in his creative process, likening art to a tree that branches out in various directions.
We explore his role as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s Chicago, his journey from bar shows to international comedy tours, and the evolution of gay representation in comedy. Lane also discusses his artistic roots at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, his admiration for Maria Callas, and his philosophy of focusing on the journey of creation rather than the end product.
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