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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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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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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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Alternatives to Killing People for the Economy
Originally posted on Cynthia Kaufman:
As the U.S. begins to reopen after being shut down to protect us from spreading Covid-19, many people are beginning to talk about a choice between what is good for the economy and what will…
Posted in ... wait, what?, balance, Business, Capitalism, Communication, Core thought, Economics, Education, Environment, GCD: Global climate disruption, Health, Reblogs
Tagged Spaceship Earth
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Study: Acting on Climate Will Boost Economy
Originally posted on Climate Denial Crock of the Week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvAioTuGCkQ CBS News: One of the main arguments against taking action on climate change has always been that it’s too expensive. But new research finds just the opposite: We can’t afford not to. …
What Big Oil knew about climate change
This fifteen minute video details what the oil industry has known, for decades, about how its activities would affect the planet — and what they did about it. Their activities were profoundly successful, as evidenced by the multitudes who are, … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, Business, Climate, Communication, Core thought, Economics, Energy, Environment, GCD: Global climate disruption, memetics, People, Phlyarology, Science
Tagged deniers, Exxon
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What on earth are we going to do?
Originally posted on Learning from Dogs:
A very powerful essay from George Monbiot. Today and tomorrow I am posting essays that have nothing to do with dogs! Today, I am sharing George’s gloom about the future, tomorrow I am sharing…
Posted in balance, Business, Capitalism, Climate, Communication, Core thought, crowdsourcing, Economics, Education, Energy, Environment, GCD: Global climate disruption, Reblogs
Tagged George Monbiot
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Earth Overshoot Day 2020 – the guessing game
You heard it here first. Back in June 2013 I conducted a poll right here on Wibble, asking readers to guess when Earth Overshoot Day would happen. It looks like the folks at the Global Footprint Network have taken a … Continue reading
Posted in balance, Biodiversity, Communication, Culture, Economics, Education, Environment, Strategy
Tagged Earth Overshoot Day
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What are the top three risks to business this year?
Originally posted on Learning from Dogs:
Another essay that is nothing to do with dogs! I have long been a subscriber to The Conversation. They seem to be politically neutral as well as giving permission for their essays to be…
Posted in ... wait, what?, balance, Business, Capitalism, Core thought, Culture, Economics, Education, Environment, News and politics, Phlyarology, Reblogs
Tagged growthmania, stupidity
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Will the plastics industry be the next target of the merchants of doubt?
A riddle for you: What has three words, eight letters and one meaning? My blog following now stands at 381. This number is special to me because it says 3-8-1, and to me that says “I love you”. I do … Continue reading
Posted in ... wait, what?, balance, Biodiversity, Business, Communication, Core thought, Culture, Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Phlyarology, Strategy
Tagged Merchants of Doubt, plastic
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