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IT'S GOING DOWN
The Long Emergency: A Discussion With Adam Greenfield

IT'S GOING DOWN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 64:43


Welcome back to The Beautiful Idea, a new project from a collective of several anarchist and autonomous media producers scattered around the world. We’re bringing you interviews and stories from the front-lines of autonomous social movements and struggles, as well as original commentary and analysis. In this episode we sit down with Adam Greenfield, author... Read Full Article

New Covenant Church
Strength and Stillness | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 49:42


Strength and Stillness | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
People Matter | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 49:01


People Matter | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Worship Matters | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 54:26


Worship Matters | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Truth Matters | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 52:20


Truth Matters | Adam Greenfield

New Books Network
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Critical Theory
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

New Books in Sociology
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

New Books in Public Policy
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Public Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

New Books in Politics
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

New Books in Urban Studies
Adam Greenfield, "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" (Verso, 2024)

New Books in Urban Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 48:56


In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody Loves Communism
UNLOCKED: Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire w/ Adam Greenfield (part 2)

Everybody Loves Communism

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 38:12


Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past mutual aid efforts including Occupy Sandy in New York City, Common Grounds in post-Katrina New Orleans, post-austerity solidarity networks in Greece, and the programs of the Black Panther Party. In these moments, Greenfield identifies modes of solidarity and participatory democracy that might become the building blocks of a new society. In his final chapter, he sets forth a bold proposal for a confederated network of lifehouses...and that's most of what we talk about in this half! Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

Everybody Loves Communism
BONUS: What The Heck Is A Lifehouse, Actually? (PREVIEW)

Everybody Loves Communism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 7:40


In part 2 of our interview with author Adam Greenfield, we dig into what he means by the term "lifehouse," and what steps you can take to set one up in your city or town. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content, including this episode. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

Everybody Loves Communism
Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire w/ Adam Greenfield (part 1)

Everybody Loves Communism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 62:06


Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past mutual aid efforts including Occupy Sandy in New York City, Common Grounds in post-Katrina New Orleans, post-austerity solidarity networks in Greece, and programs put on by the Black Panther Party. In these moments, Greenfield identifies modes of solidarity and participatory democracy that might become the building blocks of a new society. In his final chapter, he sets forth a bold proposal for a confederated network of lifehouses. What is a lifehouse, exactly? Find out in part 2, which is out now for patrons. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

Reinventing Parking
Austin did it. Your city can too!

Reinventing Parking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 36:57


Reinventing Parking is the official podcast of the Parking Reform Network! Why not join? On November 2, 2023, the Austin City Council voted to end parking mandates, making Austin Texas the largest municipality in the USA to do so. So far.  I had a discussion with three of the key people from the Austin Parking Reform Coalition who worked to make it happen. They were Leah Bojo, Jay Crossley and Adam Greenfield.  Think of it as a Master Class for aspiring parking reform advocates! Here is an outline:  Brief summary of the whole story, especially the beginnings [2:52] Were Austin's parking mandates unusual? [7:04] A broad coalition against parking mandates [7:44] Institutional and financial infrastructure for the coalition [9:49] How important was the parking reform network? [10:46] American Disabilities Act (ADA) parking when abolishing parking mandates [12:48] The role of people inside city hall, such as city staff [15:58] The time was right [17:24] Advice for newbie or disheartened parking reformers [18:45] Dealing with pushback [22:54] Link parking reform with wider reforms or do it as a stand-alone reform? [25:49] Which comes first, off-street reform or on-street parking management? [29:35] Support across the political spectrum? [32:47] If car dependent Austin can abolish parking mandates, any city can. [34:34] You can read a lightly edited transcript here. 

Active Towns
Rethink35 Sues TXDOT w/ Kelsey Huse & Gregory Bertrand

Active Towns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 45:04


Rethink35 is suing TxDOT: Why this action has global implications. In this special, bonus episode, I connect with Kelsey Huse and Gregory Bertrand, volunteers with Rethink35, for an urgent conversation about the two legal actions that this community group has taken to try and stop this project. Please sign on to the Civil Rights Complaint and make a donation here: https://rethink35.org/Making our highways wider and wider simply won't work. This is a proven fact, and yet state highway departments continue to build in a desperate attempt to remain relevant. Rethink35 is a community-run effort to put a stop to the devastating, racist expansion of Interstate 35 through the heart of downtown Austin, TX. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Active Towns Channel for more contentHelpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Sign the petition and make a donation- Strong Towns episode with Chuck Marohn, Adam Greenfield, and attorney Bobby Levinski- Bottom-up Revolution Podcast Episode- My bike ride interview with Kelsey and Adam- Kelsey and Jenna Hanes on using social for good- Reconnect Austin- Save Our Springs- Heal the Scar Press Conference video- Rethink35 videos on YouTubeIf you are a fan of the Active Towns Podcast, please consider supporting the effort as an Active Towns Ambassador in the following ways:1. Join our Patreon community. Contributions start at just $1 per month(Note: Patron benefits include early, ad-free access to content and a 15% discount in the Active Towns Merch Store)2. If you enjoyed this episode, you can also "leave a tip" through "Buy Me a Coffee"3. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:- Video and audio production by John Simmerman- Music via Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this video:- My recording platform is Ecamm Live- Editing software Adobe Creative Cloud Suite- Equipment: Contact me for a complete listFor more information about the Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit our links below:- Active Towns Website- Active Towns on Twitter- Periodic e-NewsletterBackground:Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I'm a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.Since 2010,  I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2024 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Strong Towns Podcast
Meet the Freeway Fighters Who Are Suing the Texas Department of Transportation

The Strong Towns Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 55:09


One of the most egregious highway expansion projects we've encountered is the I-35 project in Austin, Texas. A lot of good people have been fighting it for a long time, and on this week's episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, host Chuck Marohn will be talking with two of them: Adam Greenfield and Bobby Levinski. They're both part of the grassroots movement Rethink35, which is working with other local organizations to file a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation over their plans to expand I-35. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Learn more about Rethink35's work on their website. Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

It's the Little Things
Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield: Fighting Freeway Widening in Austin

It's the Little Things

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 52:22


On this week's episode, we've got a special double interview with Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield, who are both freeway fighters based in Austin, Texas. Greenfield is a transportation and land-use advocate and co-founder of Rethink35. Schoenfield, who is a board member at Rethink35, is a professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Challenging the expansion of a massive highway is one of the biggest missions one can take on in any city, so we're excited to have Greenfield and Schoenfield on the show to talk about this important work that they're doing. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Rethink35 (website). Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

Tidings podcast – Hazel Kahan
Adam Greenfield's vision of Lifehouses for the Long Emergency of climate change collapse

Tidings podcast – Hazel Kahan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 29:30


London-based American author and urbanist Adam Greenfield has spent the past quarter-century thinking and working at the intersection of technology, design and politics with everyday life. His books include the bestselling Against the Smart City and Radical Technologies. In this this Tidings interview, he describes his vision of Lifehouses, informed by his experiences with Superstorm Sandy […] The post Adam Greenfield’s vision of Lifehouses for the Long Emergency of climate change collapse appeared first on Hazel Kahan.

Doomer Optimism
DO 139 - Adam Greenfield w/ Dougald Hine and Ashley

Doomer Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 81:13


Ashley and Dougald co-host Adam Greenfield to talk about his idea of LifeHouses as featured here https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/from-churches-to-lifehouses. Previously a rock critic, a bike messenger, a free-clinic medic and a sergeant in the US Army, Adam Greenfield has spent the past quarter-century thinking and working at the intersection of technology, design and politics with everyday life. Before founding his own practice, Urbanscale, in 2010, he worked as lead information architect for Razorfish in Tokyo and head of design direction for service and user interface design at Nokia headquarters outside Helsinki. Selected in 2013 as Senior Urban Fellow at the LSE Cities centre of the London School of Economics, he has taught in New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program and the Urban Design program of the Bartlett, University College London. His books include Everyware: The Dawning Age of Ubiquitous Computing, Urban Computing and Its Discontents, and the bestsellers Against the Smart City and Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life. His next book is Beyond Hope: Collective Power and Mutual Care in the Long Emergency, coming next year from Verso. You can sign up for his irregular dispatches from London at http://tinyletter.com/speedbird , or connect with him on Mastodon at http://social.coop/@adamgreenfield Dougald Hine is a social thinker, writer, speaker and the co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project and a school called HOME. His latest book is At Work in the Ruins (2023) and he publishes new essays on his Substack, Writing Home. atworkintheruins | Instagram | Linktree His substack can be found at: Writing Home | Dougald Hine | Substack

Aufhebunga Bunga
/323/ Tasty Frictionless Convenience

Aufhebunga Bunga

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 10:04


On the app economy.   [Patreon Exclusive]   Delivery apps have taken the world by storm, and the pandemic only deepened our dependence on them. What is the price of convenience – and is there anything wrong with wanting ease? Capitalist keep propping up these money-losing enterprises – why? And can they survive the end of cheap money?   Is the app economy just a battering ram against labour rights? Are delivery apps out to kill off traditional restaurants? And should we defend the petite bourgeoisie and independent bars and pubs?   And does the dream of freedom sold by apps to workers, of being your own boss, work as a legitimating ideology?   Reading: Farewell to the servant economy, FT Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life, Adam Greenfield, Verso Delivering Restaurants to Wall Street, Alex Park, Compact 5 Reasons Marxism Has Nothing To Offer Millennials, Austrian Economics Center Links: /59/ Übermenschen of Capital Pt. 3 ft. Leigh Phillips & Michal Rozworski Excerpt: /311/ Reading Club: The Precariat Excerpt: /172/ Three Articles: Elite Production (on Uber)

The Austin City Councilman
Feb. 14, 2022 - Adam Greenfield, Rethink 35

The Austin City Councilman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 59:20


Adam Greenfield is the executive director of Rethink 35, a group pushing for the study of alternatives to the I35 expansion. You can learn more about them and find links for their social media, at their website: https://rethink35.com/ ________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Divided Together
Divided Together Season 2 Episode 2: A Tale of Two Livelihoods

Divided Together

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 29:35


This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. Nature's benefits, or the goods and services vital to human health and livelihoods, are also called ecosystem services.  While there are several categories of ecosystem services, of focus today, and increasingly within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, is the category of cultural ecosystem services. These are the non-material benefits that result from paired human and environmental interactions and include stewardship, aesthetics, recreation, and education. For places with strong indigenous and local community presence, these encompass environmental conditions that allow for spiritual experiences, cultural heritage, sense of place, and way of life. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Dr. Kristen Goodrich on her perspective about the Tijuana Estuary's ecosystem services. We'll also hear from Adela Bonilla Armenta, who works in a collective in Los Laureles, Tijuana Mexico that focuses on upcycling waste to make beautiful and functional products, and Gregg Cady in the Tijuana River Valley in San Diego who is involved in farm education. We will examine reciprocal relationship with place and hear the stories of two people in a bioregion, with livelihoods that are influenced by their being situated in the Tijuana River Watershed yet on different sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Victoria Chavez contributed voiceover for Adela Bonilla. Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

Divided Together
Divided Together Season 2 Episode 1: Line in the Sand

Divided Together

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 23:35


This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. For thousands of years, fresh water flowed down from mountains to the east, carving out a course and, with its sediments, creating the Tijuana River Estuary when it mixed with the waters of the sea. All that time, plants and animals adapted to the evolving environment, with Kumeyaay using the estuary and its surrounding land for food-gathering and habitation. With the arrival of Spanish colonists and soldiers in May of 1769, all those patterns began to change and the natural landscape was subject to a different idea of ownership and land management. This shift was cemented when in 1821, the Tijuana Estuary became part of Alta California. In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War – and ceded present-day California to the United States, eventually solidifying borders that changed people's ways of life. You might have heard the war between the United States and Mexico referred to as the Mexican American War. We prefer to use the term U.S. -Mexican War because it acknowledges that Mexico is also a part of America, as well as the hard feelings that still exist to our neighbor to the south regarding that war. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Rachel St. John, an historian who wrote a book about the early U.S.-Mexico border period from 1848 to the 1930s. How did a simple line on a map transform into the regulated divide we have today? In this episode historian Rachel St. John shares how an array of officials, land pirates, and law enforcement created the foundations for the modern border control we have today. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

Tova
The Line - Saudi Arabia's mirrored metropolis

Tova

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 4:23


A close to NZ$800 billion futuristic mirrored metropolis has broken ground in Saudi Arabia. 'The Line' is a city designed to one day host nine million residents… it will be 200 metres wide, 170 kilometres long, and 150 stories high. While some are touting the NEOM design as environmentally impressive, many of the elements are based on technology that does not yet exist. There are also concerns for the project's morality, due to Saudi's patchy human rights record. Adam Greenfield is an American writer and urbanist who looks into the intersection of design and culture and spoke to Tova about the project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Covenant Church
Excuses & Exclusions | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 52:13


New Covenant Church
Waste and Wealth | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 48:26


New Covenant Church
Can You Hear It? | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 52:58


Can You Hear It? | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
When Our Strength Is Lost | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 66:17


When Our Strength Is Lost | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
What Makes Us Different? | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 53:28


What Makes Us Different? | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
The Things That Shape Us | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 52:01


The Things That Shape Us | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Too Many Men | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 54:31


Too Many Men | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Regret to Repentance | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 58:15


Regret to Repentance | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Chariots and Tent Pegs | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 51:23


Chariots and Tent Pegs | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
The Left-Handed Hero | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 52:33


The Left-Handed Hero | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Weak People. Weighty God. | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 51:44


Weak People. Weighty God. | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Secure Together | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 47:36


Secure Together | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Generous Together | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 49:40


Generous Together | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church
Worshiping Together | Adam Greenfield

New Covenant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 49:29


Worshiping Together | Adam Greenfield

Digital Twin Fan Club Podcast
Utopian Anarchy with Adam Greenfield and Ian Gordon

Digital Twin Fan Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 57:51


Adam Greenfield, Henry Fenby-Taylor and Ian Gordon discuss the future of society in a technological universe through the lens Adam's books including Radical Technologies. Who on earth do we think we are? What problems are we trying to solve? Will anyone listen? What problems are we solving. Come, listen to this podcast and ask yourself the important questions. Also, check out Adam Greenfields books online.

The Awe-manac: A Dailyish Dose of Wonder
The Awe-manac: March 14

The Awe-manac: A Dailyish Dose of Wonder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 7:05


A Dailyish dose of wonder for March 14. It's a celebration of Albert Einstein's genius, concept of time, and fashion advice. There's a creativity prompt that helps forge new neural pathways for idea fluency too.  You can subscribe to The Awe-manac podcast at iTunes. Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other podcast apps. The Muse is IN programsA Muse's Daydream PodcastYou can find the Muse, Albert here:The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard): 10 Guides to Creative InspirationWritten, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky.Dose of Mirth department: Robin BriseboisWith contributions from my Facebook friends:Julie Waltman, Lane Rider,Erika Santoro, Shannon Bates, Candy Cumming,  Len Blumer, Bill McKeighan, Brian Gaul, Adam Greenfield.Music: Epidemic Sound

The People In My Neighborhood
E8 : The People In My Neighborhood : Dike

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 15:46


Dike's passions run the gamut, from community engagement to soccer to modern day flying dinosaurs, also known as birds. Dike's also pretty sure we could all do a bit more to protect another passion of his, the environment. Credits: "Allston Night Owl" by Blue Dot Sessions (Allston Night Owl by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Elmore Heights" by Blue Dot Sessions (Elmore Heights by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Dirty Wallpaper" by Blue Dot Sessions (Dirty Wallpaper by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, communicated, advertised, and meant to educate the masses by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more. Please be sure to also rate and review The People In My Neighborhood podcast on iTunes. I hope you enjoyed your visit. See you soon, neighbor.

The People In My Neighborhood
E7 : The People In My Neighborhood : Jody

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 20:19


Jody's childhood was quaint and filled with food and the outdoors. While frogs and ground squirrels suffered, Jody took these passions and created an equally rewarding adulthood. Credits: "Hundred Mile" by Blue Dot Sessions (Hundred Mile by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions (Caprese by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Pavement Hack" by Blue Dot Sessions (Pavement Hack by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, melted, swished, swirled, and molded into chocolatey shape by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more. Be sure to rate and review The People In My Neighborhood on iTunes. I hope you enjoyed your stay.

The People In My Neighborhood
E5 : The People In My Neighborhood : Vietca

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 17:15


Vietca would never claim she had an easy childhood. But she would be the first to turn that all into a party. Then probably a business. No, Vietca isn't a mullet. Maybe a fancy hat. But definitely not a mullet. Credits: "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions (Ghost Byzantine by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Insatiable Toad" by Blue Dot Sessions (Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Lord Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions (Lord Weasel by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, trimmed, shaped, feathered, and hardened with pomade by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

The People In My Neighborhood
E6 : The People In My Neighborhood : Sridhar

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 18:59


Sridhar has experienced and seen a lot in his life. His travels have taken him around the world. But one thing Sridhar hasn't experienced is something we all seek, the validation of musical taste from the coolest dude at the local record shop. Credits: "The Yards" by Blue Dot Sessions (The Yards by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions (Kalsted by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Seamless" by Blue Dot Sessions (Seamless by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, borrowed, stolen, hidden, and snuck past your parents by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

The People In My Neighborhood
E3 : The People In My Neighborhood : Justine

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 13:55


Justine didn't suffer any fools as an only child, especially if that fool was Carson Daly. From an early age, Justine discovered her passions and dislikes her way, through her own trials and errors, and also successes. Oh, and dinosaurs. Credits: "The Molerat" by Blue Dot Sessions (The Molerat by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Pxl Htra" by Blue Dot Sessions (Pxl Htra by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. "Children of Lemuel" by Blue Dot Sessions (Children of Lemuel by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, planted, grown, plucked, and tossed in a leafy salad by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

The People In My Neighborhood
E4 : The People In My Neighborhood : Marc

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 18:42


Marc's on a quest to learn all he can about music and playing guitar. Marc also knows there will always be something to learn. Marc is not a masochist. Marc is just motivated to be as good at life and his craft as possible. We could probably all be more like Marc. "Li Fonte" by Blue Dot Sessions (Li Fonte by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Lakkalia" by Blue Dot Sessions (Lakkalia by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "The Wreckoning" by Year of the Dragon (https://yearofthedragonband.com/home#take-control) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, studied, researched, lived, and listened to over and over by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

The People In My Neighborhood
E2: The People In My Neighborhood: Chris

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 14:03


Chris has lived many lives. And at the age of 66, Chris is planning on living many more. Not because of regrets. Mostly because he can. This talk fueled by love and understanding. Credits: "Castor Wheel Pivot" by Blue Dot Sessions (Castor Wheel Pivot by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "4 Point Path" by Blue Dot Sessions (4 Point Path by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Paper Napkin" by Blue Dot Sessions (Paper Napkin by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, cropped, cajoled, calibrated, and covered in compliments by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

The People In My Neighborhood
E1: The People In My Neighborhood: Nikki

The People In My Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 10:34


Nikki has always loved people. Nikki has always loved to sing. It's no mystery, then, that Nikki loves to sing with other people. Or herself. As long as she's singing. If other people are involved, even better. Credits: "One Eight Four" by Blue Dot Sessions (OneEightFour by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Greylock" by Blue Dot Sessions (Greylock by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Tell Me" by Nikki Lerner (Copyright 2016 Nikki Lerner Music) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, massaged, walked, burped, and nurtured with endless love by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Arts & Ideas
Free Thinking - Cities and Safety

Arts & Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2015 44:06


Tonight, Philip Dodd and guests reflect on safe cities, past and present - on how literature, technology, law and social engineering imagine safety and its absence in cities - and whether safe cities are in the end an oxymoron. Philip is joined by senior urban fellow at LSE Cities, Adam Greenfield, writer Beatrix Campbell, criminologist Peter Fussey, director of The Runnymede Trust Omar Khan, and historian of London Jerry White, who will be discussing Joseph Conrad's terrorist novel, The Secret Agent.