Collectively and individually, we need to “touch grass.” But at a moment of accelerating climate disruption and cultural fragmentation, the idea of simply stepping outside has become surprisingly radical. In this conversation, Zeenat Rahman and Rainn Wilson explore what it means to rebuild a spiritual and ethical connection to nature in everyday life, and how reconnecting with the natural world can renew our faith in our future planet and each other.
Speakers:
- Zeenat Raham, Executive Director, Institute of Politics, University of Chicago
- Rainn Wilson, Actor, Author, Podcaster, ClimateBase
This event took place at Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026.