Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available

Published on June 18, 2015, by Democracy Now, this report covers Pope Francis's encyclical on the environment and climate change. In the encyclical (available to download here), Pope Francis called for urgent action to protect the planet, urging leaders to hear "the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor." He emphasized a moral imperative for all to safeguard the environment, advocating for a shift from a "throwaway" consumer culture in rich countries and an end to attitudes that prioritize profit over the common good. A key theme is the disparity between rich and poor, with the Pope noting the vast difference between those in "desperate and degrading poverty" and those with excessive possessions.

The discussion features Naomi Klein, author of "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate," who was invited to speak at the Vatican's "People and Planet First: The Imperative to Change Course" conference. Also joining is Nathan Schneider, a columnist at America magazine, a national Catholic weekly published by the Jesuits.

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Eckhart Tolle joined Bradley Horowitz for a "Talks at Google" fireside chat, uploaded on February 23, 2012. The conversation explored "Living with Meaning, Purpose and Wisdom in the Digital

Eckhart Tolle joined Bradley Horowitz for a "Talks at Google" fireside chat, uploaded on February 23, 2012. The conversation explored "Living with Meaning, Purpose and Wisdom in the Digital Age."

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Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The recording of this presentation was published on June 4, 2015. Learn more about Steven Collins, PhD.