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Living your dash
I learnt about ‘living your dash’ from Robby Robin’s Journey. ‘The dash’ is the one that goes between your dates of birth and death. Mine, for instance, is in “1960-” (because I’m not dead yet). Jane Fritz says: This expression … Continue reading
A warning from the future
We sleep during the day, because anywhere but under the second skin it’s too hot to do anything else. At night we rise, to continue construction of The Project. Some talk of redefining the words ‘night’ and ‘day’ to reduce … Continue reading
The wolves within: a Cherokee legend
An old grandfather said to his grandson, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice, “Let me tell you a story. “I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Core thought, Culture, Drama, Education, History, People
Tagged cherokee, legend, wolf
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I Can’t Breathe: Solve Racism to Solve Climate
Originally posted on Climate Denial Crock of the Week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgVsk8E6IzM Sierra Club: During the street protests and marches of the past two weeks, many people carried signs that read “Racism Is Killing Us.” It’s no exaggeration to say that racism…
Posted in Communication, Core thought, GCD: Global climate disruption, Reblogs
Tagged Change, climate change, Racism
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A brown new deal | The Consciousness of Sheep
Those lucky enough to die of old age often fall into a very peaceful state – not dissimilar to the deep relaxation sought after by meditation practitioners – from which they simply slip away. Since 1958, though, one of the … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Core thought, Culture, Economics, Education, Energy, Environment, History, Reblogs
Tagged civilization, death
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Nobody is born a racist
Originally posted on Robby Robin's Journey:
[Disclaimer: I am convalescing from having shoulder replacement surgery last week, and so have little to do but take pain pills, lie around, and think about the state of the world. Thanks to…
Posted in balance, Communication, Core thought, Education, Reblogs
Tagged 'common' sense, Change, Racism
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The Lorax, by Dr Seuss
With thanks to Dr Bob Rich, for reminding me That we need to speak up for the truffula trees
Posted in ... wait, what?, art, balance, Biodiversity, Climate, Communication, Core thought, Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Phlyarology
Tagged Dr Seuss, Lorax, Thneeds
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WordPress editor upgrade woes
Well, this is a pain. By ‘this’, I mean the new WordPress editor. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love youngsters. I can’t eat more than one at a sitting, though. My theory — which is mine — is that … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Computers and Internet, Core thought, Ludditis, Phlyarology
Tagged Change, classic editor, upgrades, Wordpress
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The AI Economist: Let’s Automate Politicians Away…
Originally posted on Mind the Post:
Capitalism and neoliberalism have been severely questioned lately. The rise of inequality in many countries (even though globally may be balancing due to China’s ascent) is a source of social and political tension. And…
Posted in ... wait, what?, Computers and Internet, Core thought, Economics, Phlyarology, Reblogs
Tagged AI, economics, innovation, technology
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Cabinetto reshuffle
I’m celebrating Towel Day (now just eight days away, froods!) early with an attempt at Deb Whittam’s ’42 Words’ challenge #5 (‘cabins’). I hope you like it! After The Fall we learned to live in harmony with nature. We harvested … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, art, balance, Biodiversity, Core thought, Energy, Environment, Flash fiction, Health, Strategy
Tagged 42 Words, cabin, fantasy, Flash fiction
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