Peter Byck – ‘The Power of Being Heard’
Author: David Witzel | Published: February 26, 2018
In our first episode of Designers of Paradise host Erik van Lennep talks with filmmaker and storyteller Peter Byck. Peter is associated with both the Schools of Sustainability and Journalism at Arizona State University. He released Carbon Nation in 2010 and has since produced a series of short documentaries exploring the impact of adaptive multi-paddock grazing on farms and ranches called Soil Carbon Cowboys.
Peter and Erik’s discussion moves from stories about telling stories to the story and science mix needed to explain the potential of healthy soil and the repercussions of new soil management approaches. They talk about Peter’s unique approach to emphasizing listening – “the power of being heard” – and serendipity to create powerful video. Peter suggests farmers were the first scientists and that soil offers “common ground” for understanding even across political divides. They conclude with discussion of some of the thinkers who have guided Peter’s work.