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Explore the intersection of evolution, ecology and civilisation with crop and livestock breeders, low input farmers, social engineers and a dazzling array of deep thinkers.Read more of Shane Simonsen's work at the Recombination Nation substack.
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Architecture and Agriculture in Burma and Nepal with Damien Zumbroegel (opens the original)
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Damon Zumbroegel left behind a successful career in architecture in the USA to find the living roots of civilisation in rural Burma and the mountains of Nepal. We discuss how he inspired the locals to revive an exhausted piece of land on the banks of the mighty Irrawaddy river, the design principles behind monasteries and high end hotels, and the diverging fates of Nepal (which westernised) and Burma (which sustained its traditions). Follow Damon's many adventures on X . Check out the new short
Three Floating Staple Crops (opens the original)
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In my second solo episode I explore the potential for floating aquatic plants to produce staple carbohydrates, fat and protein in a way that could create a new kind of integrated agricultural package. I also had fun imagining the impact these crops could have in a warm and watery corner of the world in the not too distant future. What novel domestications should I explore in future episodes? If you enjoy this kind of content, then you will love Taming the Apocalypse- an exploration of the entire
Experimental Farming for the Win with Tanja Eskildsen (opens the original)
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Tanja Eskildsen fell in love with plants in chilly Denmark but unleashed their potential through low-input experimental farming on the sunny island of Majorca. We retrace her path learning to trial, select and breed crops for her challenging soil and extreme climate. Check out Tanja's Substack . And lots of gorgeous photos on Instagram . Sign up to Recombination Nation on Substack for free weekly articles. Read Shane's book, Taming the Apocalypse , about the future of post industrial biological
Evolving Beyond Hope with Sci-Fi Author Peter Watts (opens the original)
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Peter Watts is a notorious science fiction author with a fascination of the outer edges of biology, fractured minds and a taste for the dark and confronting. We dive into the lessons the living world and our own nature can teach us when contemplating the destiny of this civilisation, our species and the fate of the planet. Check out Peter's insightful blog and backlist (including many complete novels, free to read) Sign up to Recombination Nation on Substack for free weekly articles. Read Shane'
Applying Ethnobotany to Regen Ag with Ryan Huish (opens the original)
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Associate Professor Ryan Huish is an experienced ethnobotanist with experience in both North America and the South Pacific, who also runs his own experimental low input farm in the mountains of Appalachia. We explore the lessons from historical and traditional cultures' relationships to plants and landscapes and how that has influenced his own efforts to develop a truly sustainable local agriculture. Learn more about his farm, book a tour or buy some seed. Read more about his extensive research
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