Dr. Ove Daniel Jakobsen is a Researcher and Professor of Ecological Economics at Nord University in the Arctic town of Bodø, Norway. Ove has dedicated his life to the study of Ecological economics and has written many books on the topic including his latest, Anarchism and Ecological economics. Ecological Economics takes a Transdisciplinary approach to the topic of economics that connects Ecology, Sociology and Culture while taking a holistic, decentralized, community lead, bottom-up approach in designing a more sustainable economy for both humans and the inhabitants of more than the human world. Please contact the show with your questions and thoughts via www.transnaturalperspectives.com More on Dr. Jakobsen's work, books and contact information at https://ovejakobsen.com/ Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on the podcast, our blog and writing offers, and how you can become a monthly supporter or donor to the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Medium Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Time Stamps 00:04:29 A Transdisciplinary Study: Ecology, Sociology and Culture 00:07:49 Integrating Utopian Dialogue in Business and Education 00:13:00 Ecological Economics: A bottom up approach consisting of decentralized cooperative networks 00:14:50 What does ‘’The Good Life’’ look like in real life? 00:17:50Connecting nature, Individual development and Systems change 00:21:10In practice: Transition Towns in England 00:28:30 Demystifying the term UTOPIA 00:30:30 Why Greenwashing and Harm Reduction is problematic 00:32:45 Changing From Economic Growth to Green Growth 00:34:45 Why Growth? 00:37:00 The role of optimism: Start talking about what we SHOULD be doing TO develop! 00:40:45 From Crushing Capitalism to Eco Anarchism 00:48:00 Ove’s Book Anarchism and Ecological Economics More information: Introduction to Ecological Economics w/ Dr. Jakobsen (in English): https://mediasite.nord.no/Mediasite/Play/9be3ad1823024f4fbba694b02a6c2d791d