One of humanity’s greatest problems, and the one that has led us to creating the massive ecological crisis we now face, is the hubris in believing that we are the most intelligent species on the planet. Humans are definitely smart, Read more
One of the clichéd statements from modern environmentalists and spiritual gurus is that ‘we are all connected.’ But, ‘what if’ we all are? Most of our modern world is run on a scientific-materialistic paradigm (a theory that physical matter is Read more
I was recently talking with an old friend about another friend of mine who is unwilling to discuss anything outside of her belief structure – either agree with her or don’t discuss it. This friend I was out with said, Read more
Research shows that collective human Intellect is rising but collective human imagination is declining. This is being brought on by increased and continuing stress, anxiety, chaos, and trauma. While stress can be useful in very short term-threat situations, we live Read more
Why do we have governments? Not a simple question. Depending on whom you ask you will get a variety of answers. Five of the more common answers are: 1. The government serves the interests of the ruling classes; 2. The Read more
In one of my university classes I used to show a picture of people in chains – Slaves. Then I would show a picture of people in cubicles doing their 9-5 drudgery. The difference I explained was that the first Read more
Most governments around the world have been offering financial recovery packages to their people following the nearly two years of lockdown and what can only be innocuously termed as the Covid economic crisis. It’s all very noble, trying to help Read more
I often talk about potential ideas for creating a sustainable human culture on this planet. Technological sustainability is an exciting field with amazing innovation and potential. Yet, even 50 years after international recognition of our ecological problems (UNCHE, 1972 and Read more
In the last post I overviewed stupidity that causes socio-cultural harm and if left unchecked can lead to totalitarian systems of manipulation and control. According to the Cipolla quadrant scheme, I interpret the world being run by a small group Read more
“Wisdom and knowledge is everywhere, but so is stupidity” Trudi Canavan Strange times we live in. Someone I know well recently called me stupid because I disagreed with her (she ardently trusts the MSM). I was merely asking her to Read more
I recently watched a news pundit on the MSM justifying the censorship about Covid. How noble of him to want to safeguard people from misinformation and from having people to think for themselves with more than the singular narrative. Could Read more
Part of our social contract with authorities is that we be told the truth about events going on in our world. Once upon a time the news media were our only source of information and we little option but to Read more
“You are only not responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say when it is your duty to say something” Martin Luther. In my introduction to this blog, I talked about my transition from being Read more
“The most confused we ever get is when we try to convince our heads of something our hearts know is a lie” Karen Moning. If I had to use a one word to describe what is going on in the Read more
A bit of a swing off my usual path today. I have readers all over the world, so, this post is not trying to be an affront to any religious beliefs (whatever they may be) but a comment on how Read more
When medical doctors take the hypocritic oath, they vow to ‘Do No Harm’ when they practice medicine, because human life (and by extension, all life) is sacred and to use your skills to harm anything living is a crime against Read more
If anything, 2021 has shown us how technology has taken on a sacred aspect in how we let it dominate and control our lives – as much as money has become a central component in how our lives are determined. Read more
I have talked about how science and spirituality separated during the Renaissance period (e.g., The New Physics and Cosmology part 1 – The Problem of Variable Constants {September 2020}) and how logic and reasoning set us on a cultural course Read more
I have addressed appropriate technology many times throughout this blog. For the developing world it is easier to see what extra technology will do to help people that are in many cases living at or just slightly up from preindustrial Read more
I was talking with a group of supposed environmentalists about a future sustainable society, and what struck me was how they kept going back to talking about a centralized global system to make everyone do the ‘right’ thing, namely being Read more
I have been accused of talking about sustainability as a form of fantasy utopia. OK, forget about some Hollywood fantasy with everyone singing Kumbaya in some idyllic community that looks like heaven on Earth. Not that picture couldn’t exist, but Read more
I love reading about billionaires telling us how magnanimous they are in giving away their money to help better human the condition. The big game for these people is called ‘philanthropy.’ Once upon a time, businesses before globalization created a Read more
If you are making a fortune doing something, and that something was harmful to the planet but in a somewhat invisible way, what would it take to get you to stop completely? What would make you pick your better angel, Read more
I many times make reference to going down the rabbit hole. To do so with any expectation of success, fully requires an open and discerning mind. I believe I have that, but even then, I am often faced with things Read more
I have written about needs hierarchies and the need for purpose in our lives (e.g., PERSONAL SOVEREIGNTY 3 – Overcoming Life’s hurdles and Becoming Happy and Free yet still Connecting, Contributing and Creating Positively {}). The needs models (e.g., Maslow, Read more
“The practice of discernment is part of a higher consciousness. Discernment is not just a step up from judgment. In life’s curriculum, it is the opposite of judgment. Though judgment a {person} reveals what {she or he} needs to confront Read more
I have talked about Intentional community before (e.g., New Ways of Living Together 2 – Intentional Communities {October 2018}) as a new way of living. It’s literally an intention to rebuild community, and that’s what ‘Intentional Communities’ are all about Read more
The acquisition of consumer goods (stuff) to make our lives more comfortable and luxurious succinctly describes the consumer mindset. (Consumerism – a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.) But it has Read more
For the last couple of centuries, the urban environment has been designed to push nature back beyond the edges of the human built world with manicured parks and tree lined roads within the urban boundaries. We even design many of Read more
Years ago, when I first started teaching environmental science, it seemed a lot simpler (although anything environmental has always been an uphill struggle) with mainly a push for non-polluting green technology, trying to get business to adopt a better set Read more