Wonder & Wisdom Dialogs

A Conversation Series on Navigating the Uncertainties of the Present Moment

Arne Næss once said, “I am an optimist for the 22nd century.” But how can we find grounds for optimism in a time marked by grim predictions, political polarization, growing inequality, mass displacement, and a pervasive existential anxiety? Radical Hope is a conversation series that puts such questions to the test.

We seek the roots of hope through encounters with change-makers and visionary souls.

These are the people whose daily lives are shaping the transformations we so urgently need.

They show us that hope is not a distant dream but a living force, nourished by actions at every level—in all bioregions, across all walks of life. Hope, like a breathing network, resembles mycelium: an invisible yet vital web of creative ideas, practical solutions, traditional wisdom, peaceful actions, reconciliation, rewilding, nurturing parenting, and education for a thriving world.

We humans are storytelling beings. Through stories, we make sense of ourselves and the world. Good stories provide us with direction, strength, and courage.

In a time that calls out for action, stories can serve as both lighthouse and compass, giving us the ability to imagine a different future. In Wonder & Wisdom, we share these stories to inspire, move, and empower listeners to act.

Photo by Austra Apsīte

The Wonder  & Wisdom Podcast is about finding the fundamental nourishment of the human condition —the grounding, meaning, and direction that sustain us as storytelling animals inside a more-than-human world. This conversation series aims to dig deeper, to get to the root of the challenges we face and uncover solutions that grow from a solid foundation in reality. In this process, we hope to create a mycelium of hope that connects people, ideas, and actions across boundaries.

The Wonder & Wisdom Podcast is an invitation. Together, we can gather around the fire and share stories that nourish both mind and heart. Let us come together in the glow—where words, ideas, and experiences can shine like sparks and ignite new flames of hope.