Is homesteading (and localism) a form of retreat from society?

It can lead down a lonely path if you do not also develop community.

Jason Snyder (@cognazor on Twitter) of Doomer Optimism Podcast joins me to talk about his recent tweet:

"I don't like the narrative of modern day homesteading (and localism more generally) being a form of retreat or disengagement from larger societal concerns. I see it more as a prefiguration of a healthier society that can emerge from its broad-scale and networked diffusion."

We discuss positive steps to move forward, not "retreat":

• Get back in touch with your where you food comes from - grow your own food. You can be a localist, even in the city.

• Plant as many fruit and nut trees as possible. Make passive food sources a common part of your city and homestead land ...