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“Catch Colt Draws A Coffin Cart”: Remembering John Perry Barlow

February 13, 2018Full Showbob weir, eff, grateful dead, john perry barlowAlex Wise

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John Perry Barlow, Grateful Dead lyricist, co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and environmentalist, died in his sleep this past week at the age of 70 after a lengthy illness. Host Alex Wise had the honor of meeting and interviewing Mr. Barlow for Sea Change Radio a couple of times and this week we pay tribute to him by re-visiting those discussions. Among other things, he talks about the his time with the Grateful Dead, his conservative Wyoming roots, and potential energy solutions for the next generation. Listen now as we remember the man who provided the words to the soundtrack for so many millions of music listeners, fought for civil liberties in the digital age and made the world a far more interesting place.

Algae Systems and Other Miracles: John Perry Barlow

January 12, 2016Full Showalgae systems, edward snowden, grateful dead, john perry barlow, matt atwoodAlex Wise

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Who doesn’t need a miracle? As the lyricist for many timeless Grateful Dead classics, as a privacy rights activist, or as the founder of the biofuel company, Algae Systems, John Perry Barlow has used creativity and sheer will to advance a wide array of “miracles.” That is until a devastating illness left him hospitalized for most of 2015. Sea Change Radio host Alex Wise sat down recently with Barlow, who’s still on the mend, along with the CEO of Algae Systems, Matthew Atwood. They discuss the company’s technology which turns waste water into fuel, and the current Indiegogo campaign to raise new capital for Algae Systems. They also delve into Barlow’s relationship with Edward Snowden, his recovery from this illness, and the unfortunate tale of how he missed out on the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well mini-tour.

John Perry Barlow part II: Algae Fuel

November 2, 2010Full Showalgae, electronic frontier foundation, grateful dead lyricist, john perry barlowAlex Wise

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Last week, we spoke with John Perry Barlow, Grateful Dead lyricist, environmentalist and co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation about being a good ancestor for future generations. This week on Sea Change Radio, the second part of Alex Wise‘s discussion with Mr. Barlow to learn more about his most recent project – an advanced bio-fuel startup known as Algae Systems.

Sage & Spirit: Talking With John Perry Barlow and Stewart Brand

October 26, 2010Full Showelectronic frontier foundation, genetically modified organisms, global business network, grateful dead lyricist, john perry barlow, long now foundation, merry prankster, nuclear energy, stewart brand, the well, whole earth, whole earth catalog, whole earth disciplineAlex Wise

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Where did conservation and America’s conservative movement part ways? Is the flight to the cities in the developing world a positive phenomenon? Has the population bomb been defused? This week on Sea Change Radio, we discuss these topics and more with two iconic sages of the green movement – Grateful Dead lyricist and green entrepreneur, John Perry Barlow along with author, ecologist and former Merry Prankster, Stewart Brand.Read the show transcript