Climate change poses huge risks for humanity and our planet; ironically, we are part of the problem
There are no direct ways of solving climate change given the rise of a gluttonous human superorganism expecting simple goals aligned with economic growth. — No 2775 by fw, September … Continue reading
Eradication of the virus on a global scale is humanity’s only viable strategy to combat COVID-19
The key elements of containing and ultimately eradicating the pandemic are: universal testing, contact tracing, safe isolation of infected patients, strict travel restrictions, and shutdown of all schools and nonessential … Continue reading
Oxford University study offers more proof that combatting Delta variant cannot rely solely on vaccinations
If vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19, high immunization levels will not stop the virus, dashing hopes for herd immunity. — No 2771 by fw, August 20, 2021 — “A … Continue reading
Why is it that what we think we know for sure just ain’t so? Nate Hagens explains
We engage mostly in common talk that just doesn’t capture the entangled reality of our modern complex societies. — No 2770 by fw, August 19, 2021 — “Our minds deal … Continue reading
MUST READ! — “To Save Ourselves, We’ll Need This Very Different Economy” asserts William Rees
We’re in “ecological overshoot” — Way too many people are using way too much energy and material resources and dumping too much waste. — No 2765 by fw, August 11, … Continue reading
Energy expert Richard Heinberg answers 13 questions about renewable energy asked by 15-year-old student
You might be surprised by some of his answers: Here’s a chance to test your own understanding of renewable energy. — No 2764 by fw, August 9, 2021 Here’s a … Continue reading
COVID-19 vaccines are not proving to be as effective as expected: Gail Tverberg explains why
“Current vaccines have been badly oversold. They can be expected to make the mutation problem worse, and they don’t stop the spread of variants.” — No 2763 by fw, August … Continue reading
The prolific, inimitable Nate Hagens strikes again: This time with a new book on the human predicament
“This will be the century which tests the human potential for mediocrity against the human potential for greatness.” — No 2759 by fw, July 25, 2021 — … “Earth’s currently … Continue reading
Myth #22: Nate Hagens discredits claim “We Can Always Get More Resources If We Have More Money”
“We can create money, but we cannot create energy, only extract what exists — FASTER.” No 2757 by fw, July 5, 2021 — “We can create money, but we cannot … Continue reading
Myth #14 : Nate Hagens unveils evidence that upends the presumption “Technology Will Solve It”
“When technology is combined with a growth imperative in the financial markets, there is no way to shrink energy use.” — No 2756 by fw, July 4, 2021 — “Okay. … Continue reading
Myth #11: Nate Hagens challenges the accepted belief that “Climate Change is the Core Problem”
“From a systems perspective, a more complex story emerges.” — No 2755 by fw, July 3, 2021 — “First, if a hypothetical, benevolent alien scientist were to look down on … Continue reading
Myth #19: Nate Hagens dismisses the insistence we can achieve Net Zero!! (by 2050 or any date)
“When people use the term “Net Zero” it’s mostly shorthand for maintaining economic growth while doing some magical technological salvation in the future.” — No 2754 by fw, July 2, … Continue reading
Myth #21: Nate Hagens rebuts claims that “Renewable energy can power THIS civilization”
“The popular myth is that we can somehow swap out the dirty energy with clean energy technology while also continuing to consume at today’s income and GDP levels.” — No … Continue reading
“This has been a sledgehammer of a presentation. I’m exhausted.” — Nate’s closing thoughts
“One category, I think, is glaringly missing – How the heck do we live our lives during this Crazy Time? Lastly, an idea I think is essential, is love.” — … Continue reading
Hagens’ fourteenth Intervention and Wild Idea: “4-Minute Women” to grow the voices and WISDOM of women
Start with 4-minute speeches by women scientists on the core topics in this video, but branch out to grow the voices, ideas and WISDOM of women. — No 2751 Posted … Continue reading
Hagens’ thirteenth Intervention and Wild Idea: “Local social networks” to facilitate COMMUNITY cohesion
Creating local social networks will enable communities in the future will have a higher chance of self-organizing when things get tougher No 2750 Posted by fw, June 27, 2021— “One … Continue reading
Hagens’ twelfth Intervention and Wild Idea: “Create a Tribe” for TOMORROW, with its own identifying emoji
A Tribe for TOMORROW, with an emoji, will help people, deeply concerned about our collective future, to find one another. — No 2749 Posted by fw, June 26, 2021— … Continue reading
Hagens’ eleventh Intervention and Wild Idea: “Life Brigade” to PROTECT endangered species
Choose a species of plant or animal, or more than one, and make it part of one’s life’s meaning to PROTECT it.— No 2748 Posted by fw, June 25, 2021— … Continue reading
Hagens’ tenth Intervention and Wild Idea: “Life Ethic” to recover a sense of the SACRED in our lives
It should not be that difficult to decide what matters in our culture – all we need is a consistent ethic of life. — No 2747 Posted by fw, June … Continue reading
