Chris Grant - Human nature needs nature | Purpose Conference 2023

Chris Grant, Co-CEO & Co-Founder - Unyoked speaking at Purpose Conference 2023, Human nature needs nature.

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Chris Grant, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Unyoked, begins by expressing gratitude for the inspiring and motivated audience. He acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional landowners and emphasises the importance of reconnecting with nature.

Chris shares a personal story from seven years ago when he and his twin brother set up their first cabin named Miguel. Working in a fast-paced tech startup, feeling overworked, they experienced a positive transformation during their time in nature. Chris discusses the scientific evidence supporting the positive impact of nature exposure on stress reduction, mood, and overall well-being.

He introduces the concept of Biophilia, highlighting humanity's innate love for nature. Chris explores the idea of the environment of evolutionary adaptedness, emphasising how our biology has adapted to nature over the course of human evolution. He touches upon the challenges of modern lifestyles, including excessive screen time and urban living, contributing to rising mental health issues.

Discussing Unyoked's mission, Chris explains how they aim to make wilderness more accessible through off-grid cabins in remote locations. He delves into the three core benefits of nature: stress reduction, increased connection, and boosted creativity. The presentation includes examples of studies supporting these benefits and how Unyoked structures experiences around them.

Chris encourages the audience to consider incorporating nature into their routines, highlighting the simple steps of getting outside more and gradually building a nature habit. He concludes by emphasising the individual and collective benefits of spending time in nature and the importance of protecting the environment for future generations.

Learn more about Unyoked:
https://www.unyoked.co/

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