Dougald Hine is a social thinker, writer, and speaker whose work explores the intersections of science, climate change, art, and culture. As the co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project and author of At Work in the Ruins (2023), he challenges us to rethink our relationship with the world in times of ecological and societal crisis. He weaves together multiple disciplines and encourages us to embrace uncertainty while seeking meaningful ways to reimagine living cultures.

In this episode, Dougald Hine and Daphne Fruhmann explore the role of science and art in addressing global challenges. Hine reflects on the relationship between climate science and culture, and on the limitations of science in fully grasping the complexity of today’s crises. He also discusses why storytelling is especially vital in times of disruption and cultural transformation. In addition, he considers how we can find our place within the “ruins” of the Anthropocene through resilience and creativity. His perspective goes beyond problem-solving, focusing instead on what it means to be human in times of change, connecting analytical thinking with more imaginative ways of understanding the world.