What’s up with the “Modernism” in Ecomodernism? feat. Alex Trembath

This week, I am joined by Alex Trembath, Deputy Director of The
Breakthrough Institute, to deconstruct the “modernism” in
Ecomodernism. Modernism is a philosophical movement born of
industrialization that has influenced art, architecture, politics
and so much more. It is forward looking and firmly entrenched in a
notion of progress. Who have been its beneficiaries and victims? Do
the problems generated by modernity like climate change require
“modern” solutions? How do we make sense of this term? Decouple
draws its name from perhaps the core tenet of Ecomodernism and has
become a meeting place for many ecomodernist thinkers but for many
the term remains elusive. What does Ecomodernism mean? Where does
the “modernism” come in? What are its tenets and its caveats? Where
does it stand in relation to other environmental philosophies? And
what does traditional environmentalism get wrong? Join us as we
discuss these topics and others, including “modernization theory”
and questions of indigenous rights and environmental justice.