In this episode of "Organizing from Elsewhere", Niki sits down with Anshul Aggarwal, a farmer at AuroOrchard in Auroville, India, to explore the deep interconnectedness between land, food, and human consciousness. Anshul shares insights about the spiritual and ecological experiment that is Auroville, the history and mission of AuroOrchard, and his personal journey into farming. They discuss the importance of service to the land, the evolving nature of human consciousness, and the challenges and aspirations of creating sustainable, conscious communities. The episode offers a rich dialogue on reimagining how we grow food, connect with nature, and organize as a society, emphasizing the need for openness, humility, and constant learning.00:00 Introduction to Interconnectedness and the Land00:35 Exploring New Ways of Organizing02:30 Welcome to the Podcast03:39 Anshul Aggarwal's Journey and Auroville's Vision06:24 The Role of Food in Human Culture and Consciousness08:26 Personal Reflections and the Philosophy of Farming17:28 Interconnectedness and Human Unity23:24 Spiritual Experiences and Collective Transformation25:49 Exploring the Concept of Awe and Overwhelm26:59 Challenges and Constraints in Auroville28:56 The Role of Community in Overcoming Mental Logic29:49 Social Issues and Decision Making in Auroville31:41 Learning and Experimentation in Communities38:45 The Interconnectedness of Individual and Collective Growth44:21 The Future of Human Evolution and Posthumanism49:25 Embracing Openness and Emergence50:52 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Dialogue🌿Connect with us on socials! InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyTikTok

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