Today I am joined by Brenden Ambrose in the discussion of “third spaces” - communal spaces in our lives outside of our places of living or work.
Our conversation leads us through a range of topics including
what a “third space” is and what value it has to our lives and culture
incentives toward community outreach programs
the impacts of American individualism and the size of American homes on culture
the impacts of being confined to our “1st spaces” (our homes)
the value of 3rd spaces to social liberation movements
the toll taken on society by eliminating frictions from social interactions
the elimination of social spaces for the youth
Brenden is a husband, father of 2 adorable girls, musician, and describes himself a Christ-follower.
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The primary goal of this podcast is to start conversations, so if you have thoughts and ideas stemming from this episode, please join in the comments with them!
Resources
The Great Good Space by Ray Oldenburg, 1989 (origin of the “Third Spaces” concept)
@colethesciencedude - Brenden's introduction to this book
Brenden’s Shared Media
Ralph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending (violin concerto piece)
Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden (rock album)
