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submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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I've been enjoying climate books recently. I've just finished How to be a Climate Optimist by Chris Turner, and before that The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken.

Are there any books that you consider foundational/required reading for climate issues?

Some users from c/degrowth recommended The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow and Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare & Vanessa Woods which I'm looking forward to checking out.

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[–] RideAgainstTheLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I noticed there is an animist community here, that's something I'd like to learn more about. I believe it's about respecting non-living things? It reminds me of the Japanese idea of tsukonogabi, where items gain a spirit after 100 years.

[–] Yaky@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I am not too familiar with animism either, but as far as I understand from the book, it's the belief-idea-philosophy that humans are a part of nature, including both living and non-living things. (Contrary to modern idea of separating the "human" and "natural" worlds). In addition to awareness and careful choices, it believes in reciprocity, giving back what was taken from the ecosystem. Similar to what was/is practiced by many native communities.

(Please correct me if I am wrong)