Many of today’s troubles could be described as ones of connection. But is that about a lack of connection, a flood of connection, or perhaps the quality of connections?

Mark Vernon talks with Kenneth Cross about relationally and, in particular, the inspiration that might be drawn from fungi. Mycelium exist in a substerranean world, blurring the distinctions between organisms, sharing in ways that are strange even disturbing. So what light does that cast on human sympathies and selfhood?

The conversation ranges over the ideas of Iain McGilchrist and Merlin Sheldrake, over the challenges of meeting in groups and our basic views of reality.

Kenneth is a vicar and a writer.

What is it like to work in the world of renewables? Why is transitioning to new fuels so complicated and what practical difference can soulful concerns make?

Mark Vernon talks with Jonny Williams about multipolar traps and the seductive appeal of targets. They discuss the challenges of mostly male workplaces, as well as the imaginative factors that can help and hinder moving beyond a carbon-based culture and economy - which is where beekeeping comes in.

Jonny Williams is the founder of NexGen and ViGo Bioenergy.

The body as the practice of the imaginal. A conversation with Dominique Savitri Bonarjee.

What does it look and feel like to explore life through the body? How can ancient traditions of movement help us meet today’s challenges?

Mark Vernon talks with artist Dominique Savitri Bonarjee about her exploration of practices including the Turning of Rumi and the Japanese philosophy of Butoh. They ranges over themes including the principle of nonduality and Noh-theatre inspired by Buddhism, embodied research and impermanence.

For more on Dominique’s work:
www.dominiquebb.com
butoh.co.uk
https://www.colethouse.org/whirling-dervishes