Purity Is Impossible In Reality

About this episode

William and Stuart discuss the complexities of sustainable living in response to a listener's question about their practices as foodies and travelers.

You the listener send in the questions. We do not see a single one before we press record. If our off the cuff answers ruffle you, then wander elsewhere, questioning why the answers ruffled you. The answers may be uncomfortable, but out of that comes enlightenment. Better still. If you appreciate our willingness to be tossed into the bare pit, then settle in and enjoy the chaos. Our first listener question comes from Robin in Slindon, West Sussex, England - “Are you guys truly sustainable foodies and travelers?" William and Stuart wander into the thorny thicket of sustainable living. William admits he tries to tread as lightly as he can, though both agree that no one walks the world without leaving some mark. Daily life still leans on combustible comforts. Stuart wonders aloud whether this makes them hypocrites, but William shrugs off the label. They do not preach. They speak from a place of practice, realism, and plain honesty. Stuart shares that he has never chased travel for travel’s sake. He goes only when he must, guided more by curiosity about what lies directly ahead than by any grand desire to roam. He contrasts this with his mother’s lack of interest in exploring…

People in this episode

Hosts: William, Stuart

Topics covered

• sustainable living
• environmental debate
• listener questions
• travel
• food sustainability

Keywords

• sustainability
• travel
• environment
• food
• hypocrisy
• listener questions
• purity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Slindon, West Sussex, England

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