<p>In this episode, Jamie Wheal explores the question of “Can radical hope save us from despair in a fractured world?” He argues that most of the feel-good positivity we are sold is useless when facing real crises, from climate collapse to meaninglessness. But there is a kind of hope that survives contact with brutal reality.</p><p><strong><em>Get Weekly Bites of Wisdom delivered to your inbox. Every Wednesday, you’ll receive a short, practical email that distills the big ideas from different episodes on topics like mental health, relationships, anxiety, and purpose – into bite-sized practices you can use right away. It’s free, takes about a minute to read. You’ll also receive a Weekend Podcast playlist every Friday to ensure you don’t miss an episode! Join now at </em></strong><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>oneyoufeed.net/newsletter</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>The internal and cultural struggle between hope and despair in the context of global crises.</li><li>The concept of “radical hope” as a resilient form of hope amidst harsh realities.</li><li>The inadequacy of typical positivity in addressing complex real-world problems.</li><li>The need for a new “rational mysticism” suitable for the 21st century.</li><li>The dangers of failing to establish a stable, shared sense of meaning in society.</li><li>The critique of hyper-individualistic and consumer-driven culture in relation to existential risks.</li><li>The historical evolution of existential risk narratives and their implications for modern society.</li><li>The importance of community and connection in fostering healing and growth.</li><li>The challenges of creating secular communities that provide meaningful structure and belonging.</li><li>The potential for a revived Western rational mysticism to address contemporary spiritual needs and crises.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation with Jamie Wheal, check out these other episodes:</p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-overcome-cynicism-and-embrace-hope/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Overcome Cynicism and Embrace Hope with Jamil Zaki</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/human-nature/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Nature and Hope with Rutger Bregman</a></p><p><strong>For full show notes,</strong><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/can-radical-hope-save-us-from-despair-in-a-fractured-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> click here</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the show:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>