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Why Pundits ‘Don’t Look Up’ from Progress
Why Pundits ‘Don’t Look Up’ from Progress The new film about a total apocalypse of the human race is being slammed by many film reviewers. But when I chat to people who have seen it they think it brilliant. And my Facebook wall is full of friends writing versions of OMG what a film! So […]
Science, Forests, Bears, and Clouds
Science, Forests, Bears, and Clouds Last night at sunset, a big chill, dark red clouds to the west. And the half moon, above the black cypress trees to the right, silhouetted against the fire of the dying sun. Below Bellosguardo, that silent little wall where sometimes a black cat walks, and to the left you can […]
World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action, Local to Global
World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action, Local to Global Abstract ‘We have kicked the can down the road once again – but we are running out of road.’ – Rachel Kyte, Dean of Fletcher School at Tufts University. We, in our capacities as scientists, economists, governance and policy specialists, are shifting from warnings to guidance for […]
Are We Already Living In A Brave New World? – Huxley’s Warning To The World
Are We Already Living In A Brave New World? – Huxley’s Warning To The World In the 21st century, how far away are we from Huxley’s dystopian vision of the future? “It seems to me that the nature of the ultimate revolution with which we are now faced is precisely this: That we are in […]
When Everything Is Artifice and PR, Collapse Beckons
When Everything Is Artifice and PR, Collapse Beckons The notion that consequence can be as easily managed as PR is the ultimate artifice and the ultimate delusion. The consequences of the drip-drip-drip of moral decay is difficult to discern in day-to-day life. It’s easy to dismiss the ubiquity of artifice, PR, spin, corruption, racketeering, fraud, collusion […]
The War on Science and the 20th Century Descent of Man
The War on Science and the 20th Century Descent of Man Huxley makes it crystal clear that he considers the world to be overpopulated, and that science and progress cannot be free to advance without limits. In Part 1 the question was discussed what was Aldous’ real intention in writing the Brave New World; was it meant […]
The Corruption of Science | An International Issue
The Corruption of Science | An International Issue Censorship of scientists and the manipulation, distortion, and suppression of scientific information are a threat to science. Editor’s note: Last week, Mexico’s chief prosecutor requested arrest warrants for 31 scientists, researchers and academics formerly employed by Conacyt on corruption charges — or, as Dr. Toledo might say, diversion […]
WEIRD – Thinking Beyond Technology: Issue no.5, “Research for the End of Your ‘Normal’ Everyday Existence” Mabon 2021
WEIRD – Thinking Beyond Technology: Issue no.5, “Research for the End of Your ‘Normal’ Everyday Existence” Mabon 2021 Go to ‘WEIRD’: Thinking Beyond Technology – Main Index Click here for a brief explanation about the ‘WEIRD’ newsletter. Download this edition A4 format PDF – for printing at A4, single- or double-sided, stapled in the top-left corner; or A3 brochure format PDF – for printing […]
Tyranny
Tyranny I’d like to stop writing about COVID, but I can’t because it has such strong economic implications, which can’t be separated. And I’m afraid policies will be enacted that will only make things worse. We all know the Delta variant of the COVID virus (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading rapidly in the U.S. and Australia. Major […]
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh XXIX
Today’s Contemplation: Collapse Cometh XXIX Tulum, Mexico (1986) Photo by author Today’s contemplation was prompted by an email my mum sent me. As she closes in on 80, I find that she’s becoming a bit more open-minded about things but remains somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to global warming/anthropogenic climate change. We periodically […]
