Connecting Wisdom

We paint a comprehensive picture of human wisdom and networking, striving for a holistic understanding of resilience. To make this perspective tangible, we use narratives. These narratives encompass scientific categories of the Anthropocene, ancient stories from antiquity, and deeply personal insights. We believe that the connections of humans with nature as well as with our inner selves will be crucial to develop forward-looking attitudes. Our perception of the world determines what we see, feel, and the actions we undertake. By using legends, fairy tales, and stories of sustainability and resilience, we aim to reconnect us. The essence of wisdom lies in the courage to write our own individual narratives as a contribution to the broader picture and to listen to each other with open hearts.

Content

Anthropocene and its narratives
From knowledge to wisdom
From Antiquity to Carlowitz
Deciding with the heart



Target Groups

Learners, teachers  and coaches working in the fields of sustainable development and resilience
Citizens of Planet Earth interested in connections with nature, among people and with themselves



Authors

Prof. Dr. Katja Arzt is Professor of sustainable regional development and social processes at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE).
Prof. Dr. Ronald Deckert is Dean and Professor at HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule and also a member of the advisory board of Hands for Children (Hände für Kinder e.V.) in Hamburg, Germany.
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Müller studied Classics and is Dean of Studies and Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Applied Sciences Fresenius at Hamburg, Germany.