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How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205
How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205
How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Join Rob Hopkins as he shares his visionary approach to climate activism, inspiring listeners to imagine and work towards a thriving future.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace imagination to envision a desirable future.
- Cultivate longing for a sustainable world.
- Shift from focusing on problems to visualising solutions.
- Utilise creativity and storytelling in activism.
- Move from pessimism to optimism for impactful change.
If Martin Luther King had said, 'I have a nightmare,' history would have recorded that speech very differently.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this thought-provoking episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment,' Rob Hopkins, a visionary in climate activism, shares his groundbreaking ideas on how we can fall in love with the future. He challenges the doom-and-gloom narrative surrounding climate change by inviting us to envision a world that is not just surviving but thriving, and encourages us to take steps towards making that vision a reality.
Hopkins discusses his book, 'How to Fall in Love with the Future,' which proposes an innovative approach to activism by using creativity and imagination as tools for inspiring a sustainable future. By sharing personal stories and real-life examples, like the transformation of the Vauban district in Freiburg, Germany, Hopkins illustrates how communities can take charge and create low-carbon, sustainable environments.
This episode offers a refreshing perspective on climate change activism, focusing on hope and positive action rather than fear and despair. It also touches on the importance of fostering a sense of longing for a better future as a powerful motivator for change. With insights into how individuals can contribute to this movement in their daily lives, the episode is both engaging and educational.
So, how can you fall in love with the future and contribute to building a better world today?