BIO Charles Eisenstein

Charles Eisenstein (born 1967) is an American public speaker, author, and activist. His books include The Ascent of Humanity, Sacred Economics, and The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible.
Eisenstein’s work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of human civilization, economics, spirituality, and the ecology movement. Key themes explored include anti-consumerism, interdependence, and how myth and narrative influence culture. According to Eisenstein, global culture is immersed in a destructive “story of separation”, and one of the main goals of his work is to present an alternative “story of interbeing”. Much of his work draws on ideas from Eastern philosophy, the spiritual teachings of various indigenous peoples, and the New Age.

As an activist, Eisenstein has been involved in the Occupy and New Economy movements. He has promoted eco-villages, permaculture, local currencies, gift economies, economic degrowth and universal basic income. Noting the influence of conspiracy theories on Eisenstein’s writing and activism, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, Matthew Remski described him as the “poet philosopher of conspirituality.” Eisenstein was a senior advisor for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential campaign.

Charles Eisenstein is the author of numerous essays and books, including Sacred Economics, Climate—A New Story, and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. His interviews, writing, and courses may be found at charleseisenstein.org