Gary Bedford is Wild Globalization’s author and primary contributor.
Gary has studied “globalization” since first living abroad (Tromsø, Norway, 1970-1971) and, later, as part of a unique world tour led by the eminent faith traditions scholar, Huston Smith, (International Honors Program, 1976-1977). The group studied and lived in the religious and cultural traditions of Islam (Fes, Morocco; Isfahan, Iran), Judeo-Christianity (Israel), Hinduism (Benares, India), and Buddhism (Benares, India, Kathmandu, Nepal; Candy, Sri Lanka; Hong Kong; Kyoto, Japan). His early curiosity about globalization “peaked” during a 5-week solo-trek studying Nepal’s Hindu and Buddhist backcountry, including the summiting of Kala Patthar, below.
His formal academic work includes B.A. and M.A. degrees in philsophical theology and global religions, with publications in the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and the Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory.
Wild Globalization has also emerged from the author’s wealth management and estate planning professional practice, and especially from the many searching conversations with clients as we struggled to guide our wealth through the tumultuous 1980’s, 1990’s, and now into the 21st century.
Gary resides with his wife, Anna, in Boulder County, Colorado.
Summit Kala Patthar, Nepal, 1977 – Chomolungma, “Goddess Mother of Mountains” (Everest) in background.