Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill

Misfit Stars

Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill

  • “Whose dreams are we dreaming?”

“Whose dreams are we dreaming?”

Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill explore consumerism's impact on our dreams, degrowth, and societal well-being in this Misfit Stars episode.
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70 minutes
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Informative
Empowering
Raw

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Misfit Stars
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Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill
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Dreaming Beyond Consumerism: A Deep Dive with Shannon and Jamie

Humans have a desire to find meaning, right, uh-huh. Right, an explanation of something larger than ourselves.
What if the dreams you’re chasing aren’t really yours? In this episode of Misfit Stars, Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill pick up a thread from their recent conversations and take it even further. They kick off with insights from Shannon’s cousin, Gretchen Siegchrist, sparking a lively chat about the influence of consumerism on our lives. They question how much of what we strive for is genuinely our own desire versus what society tells us we should want.
With references to Whitney Fishburn’s thought-provoking newsletter, they examine the concept of degrowth and how it clashes with our current economic model. The duo doesn’t shy away from tackling how power structures are rigged against ordinary people and how media often skews our perceptions. They argue for a society that values well-being over GDP, pushing listeners to rethink what true prosperity means. Is it just about accumulating wealth, or is there more to a fulfilling life?
Shannon and Jamie’s conversation is not just engaging but also challenges you to reflect on your own aspirations. Are you living your dream or someone else’s? Tune in for a discussion that’s both heartfelt and eye-opening.
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