About this episode
In this episode, Iain Butterworth discussesthe profound concept of the psychology of place, exploring indigenous perspectives, environmental impacts, and how understanding our connection to land can foster better urban planning and personal well-being.
As well as being a wonderful co-host, Dr Iain Butterworth is an Australian scholar, author and practitioner working atthe intersection of psychology, public health, urban planning and community wellbeing.
His new Cambridge University Press book, The Psychology of Place: Rebuilding Sense of Place in a Post-Colonial World,brings together more than 40 contributors to examine how culture, Country, architecture, identity and power shape whether people experience belonging, or placelessness. We discuss Iain’s new book and what psychology of place meansfor all of us.
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- 0:00 Welcome and introduction to The Psychology of Place ▶
- 1:09 What does “psychology of place” mean? ▶
- 3:29 How the book began during lockdown ▶
- 5:26 Cultural significance, mapping, and Indigenous place ▶
- 7:03 Belonging, Country, and Uncle Ray’s perspective ▶
- 12:12 Solastalgia, climate change, and connection to land ▶
- 16:09 Bringing together 40 contributors ▶
- 23:15 Why multidisciplinary perspectives matter ▶
- 24:41 Urban planning, community, and belonging ▶
- 28:10 Nature, wellbeing, and access to green spaces ▶
- 31:02 Reconnecting with nature in everyday life ▶
- 32:09 Practical takeaways and the book’s call to action ▶
- 35:18 Reflecting on where we are and why ▶
- 37:30 Closing thoughts ▶