Publication

Mental Dispositions and Sustainability: An Interview with Gerald Hüther

2016, Conference

This blog presents an interview with neuroscientist Gerald Hüther on the role of mental dispositions in fostering sustainability. Drawing on insights from neurobiology, Hüther links patterns of resource consumption to the quality of human relationships and argues that sustainability transformations depend less on changing behaviour directly than on enabling experiences that shape values, coherence, and well-being. The article highlights how cultivating supportive social environments and inner capacities can reduce surrogate needs, lower resource use, and contribute to a culture of cooperation and co-creation aligned with long-term sustainability goals.