Last week at The Conference Media Evolution,
I came away with new powerful insights about the concept of “wild” becomings. While I’ve long understood the importance of rewilding both nature and ourselves, I was excited to see this topic take center stage at The Conference. It felt like FINALLY , ‘wild’ is not just a buzzword, but a vital focus of discussion.
Artist Jemma Foster opened with her sound experiments in nature, engaging with stones, plants, and other non-human elements through her Wild Alchemy Lab. Her work highlighted the deep connection between art, nature, and rewilding.
Giulia Testa, in her talk “Rewilding Us”, introduced Rewilding Europe’s project, focusing on methods for reintroducing wild species, like the endangered Przewalski’s horses, back into their natural habitats, and how that can help restore ecological balance. I see this also as a metafor for restoring inner balance through the way of the horse. 🐴
A standout was the keynote on “Rewilding Our Imaginations”, which explored how rewilding isn’t just ecological but also a shift in mindset and creativity.
The Conference summarized this approach with a thought-provoking quote from the program:
“Rewilding pays attention to the emergent properties of interactions between ‘things’ in ecosystems … a move from linear to systems thinking.”
—Paul Jepson & Cain Blythe, Rewilding: The Radical New Science of Ecological Recovery
As someone whose company, Wild Ride, resonates with the theme of “wild,” this focus on rewilding struck a personal chord. I believe these ideas will increasingly shape my future work. However, I also sensed frustration with outdated systems that restrict the “wild” — whether in workspaces, everyday life, or nature itself.
As change-makers, how can we integrate this wild energy into our daily lives and work environments? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please share with comments if you like.
Let’s start the shift together!
