Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
When philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein visited the small town of Järna, Sweden, filmmaker Mattias Olsson invited him into his kitchen for a conversation that had been years in the making.
Years earlier, Mattias had stumbled upon The Ascent of Humanity — a book that radically shifted his view of the world. It didn't just inspire him; it rerouted his life. He left behind a conventional filmmaking path to start Campfire Stories, a gift-economy-based platform for films that nourish deep change.
In this heartfelt 20-minute film, Charles and Mattias explore foundational ideas like The Story of Separation and The Story of Interbeing — concepts at the heart of Eisenstein’s work, which blends systems thinking, spirituality, and social critique.
Whether you’re new to Charles Eisenstein or already familiar with his work, this short film is a moving entry point into a worldview that has quietly shaped a global conversation.
🔗 Explore more stories: campfire-stories.org
🙏 Support the journey: patreon.com/mattiasolsson
When philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein visited the small town of Järna, Sweden, filmmaker Mattias Olsson invited him into his kitchen for a conversation that had been years in the making.
Years earlier, Mattias had stumbled upon The Ascent of Humanity — a book that radically shifted his view of the world. It didn't just inspire him; it rerouted his life. He left behind a conventional filmmaking path to start Campfire Stories, a gift-economy-based platform for films that nourish deep change.
In this heartfelt 20-minute film, Charles and Mattias explore foundational ideas like The Story of Separation and The Story of Interbeing — concepts at the heart of Eisenstein’s work, which blends systems thinking, spirituality, and social critique.
Whether you’re new to Charles Eisenstein or already familiar with his work, this short film is a moving entry point into a worldview that has quietly shaped a global conversation.
🔗 Explore more stories: campfire-stories.org
🙏 Support the journey: patreon.com/mattiasolsson
