Harnessing the Power of New Technology for Greener Cities with Nadina Galle

Harnessing the Power of New Technology for Greener Cities with Nadina Galle

Author: Serenbe Media Network May 14, 2024 Duration: 52:42
The smart cities movement, which seeks to optimize public wellbeing through the use of technology and data, and the biophilic cities movement are happening at the same time - but it rarely feels like these two movements are working together towards a common goal. Our guest today, Dr. Nadina Galle, hopes to change that. Nadina is an ecological engineer who studies emerging technologies that can enhance nature in urban environments, a concept she calls the Internet of Nature (ION). Her fo...

There’s a quiet but profound intelligence in the way a forest manages resources or how a mycelial network communicates-an intelligence we’ve often overlooked in our rush to build and innovate. Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers explores this very premise, asking what happens when we stop seeing nature as merely a resource and start recognizing it as the ultimate mentor. Hosted by Monica Olsen and her co-host, this podcast from the Serenbe Media Network delves into conversations that feel both urgent and restorative. You’ll hear from scientists, artists, urban planners, and philosophers who are applying nature’s blueprints to solve complex human problems in design, healthcare, community building, and leadership. Each episode is a deep dive into the patterns and processes that have sustained life for millennia, offering tangible, often surprising, ways to reintegrate them into our daily lives and systems. It’s not just about sustainability; it’s about reciprocity and learning to listen again. The dialogue in this podcast moves beyond theory, focusing on real-world applications that remind us our well-being is inextricably linked to the natural world. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration that bridges science, culture, and education, revealing how a rekindled connection can reshape our society from the ground up.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers
Podcast Episodes
Nature Has The Answers: Solutions That Changed Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
After five seasons of Biophilic Solutions, which ideas have stood the test of time? In this special compilation episode, Monica Olsen revisits some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast to uncover the comm…
Ancestral Habits: Learning From Our Deep History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:44
What can our evolutionary past teach us about living healthier, more connected lives today? In this episode, Monica sits down with Andie Edwards, creator of the popular Instagram account Ancestral Habits, to explore how…
Where Place Meets Spirit: A Conversation with Phill Tabb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
How do the places we inhabit shape our sense of meaning, connection, and well-being? In this episode, Monica sits down with architect, author, and placemaker Dr. Phill Tabb for a wide-ranging conversation on the relation…
Earth’s Generous Alchemy with Lindsay Branham & Florence Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:52
In this episode, we explore a question that feels more urgent than ever: what if healing ourselves and healing the planet are deeply interconnected? Monica is joined by author Lindsay Branham, whose book Heartwood: The W…
Building Bridges for the Wild with Beth Pratt & Tim Beatley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
On this episode of Biophilic Solutions, Monica Olsen is joined by wildlife conservationist and author Beth Pratt alongside special guest co-host Tim Beatley for a conversation about urban wildlife, national parks, and th…
Charting Our Path Forward with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
Climate change can feel overwhelming, especially for those already deeply attuned to the natural world. Alongside that awareness often comes anxiety, grief, and a lingering question: how do we move from overwhelm to acti…
The Lost Art of Being Human [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
As we welcome a new season of Biophilic Solutions, we’re also sharing a bittersweet farewell to our wonderful co-host, Jennifer Walsh. From the very beginning, Jennifer has brought a thoughtful, grounded perspective to n…