Jamie Bristow on exploring societal resilience in the face of the polycrisis

Join us for the Life Itself Community Research Call #7. In this call Jamie Bristow explores the critical role of psychosocial resilience in the face of crisis and collapse.

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About the Call

In this talk, Jamie Bristow explores the critical role of psychosocial resilience in the face of crisis and collapse. Drawing on his extensive experience in climate change advocacy and inner development work, Jamie delves into the evolving landscape of societal resilience research, and the intersection of sustainability, psychology, and societal transformation.

He outlines three key fields of action - ongoing adaptation, preparing for systems failure, and seizing the open window of partial collapse. Jamie examines the current gaps in policy and academic focus, highlighting the urgent need to prioritize the inner, psychosocial dimensions of resilience building.

Through examples and frameworks, Jamie shares why strengthening social capital, civic engagement, and collective agency is essential for navigating an uncertain future.

Chapters

0:00 Trajectories of Crisis and Collapse

09:16 Defining and Measuring Societal Resilience

18:00 The Importance of Psychosocial Factors

25:04 Challenges and Opportunities in Building Resilience

35:00 The Path Forward: Research and Collaboration

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