Episode 28: “The Transition Generation: Finding our Way Forward in the 21st Century” with Shane Metcalf

Shane Metcalf, an inspirational 23 year old at the forefront of the intersecting youth and sustainability movements speaks with Meredith Medland about opening the door to more education with a review of his recent thesis,: “The Transition Generation: Finding our Way Forward in the 21st Century.” He demonstrates how educating generation Y about the world they are soon to inherit and the challenges and opportunities it presents is one of the most critical undertakings for the transition to a sustainable world.

We’ll talk about the overlap between orgasm and ecology and Shane’s experience at One Taste Urban Retreat Center (onetaste.us) as well as the role that every day spiritual practices play in members of the youth culture who are ready to take on the toughest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.

You’ll learn about the personal journey through Meredith Medland, that led Shane to become a passionate champion for a new breed of environmentalists who believe that high technology, capitalism and human ingenuity can work together to create a bright green future.