Disruptive protests. Do they actually change politics and tackle injustice? They absolutely can, but it’s not always straightforward. Why Disruption Works: Take the recent “Just Stop Oil” protests here in the UK. These activists have been causing quite a stir, blocking roads and staging sit-ins to push for urgent climate action. Five of them even … Continue reading The Power of Disruption: Can Protests Change Politics and Injustice?
In our evolutionary journey, collaboration has been our greatest asset. We evolved together, learning and growing as a collective. But somewhere along the way, hierarchy and power seized control, stifling change and innovation. When those in power bask in the current paradigm, their inner chump emerges. These chumps fear two things: not getting what they … Continue reading Be More Bee!
Modern life has its perks, but it also lures us into a sedentary lifestyle that can be detrimental to our health. We sit for hours at work, use cars for short trips, and unwind in front of screens. It's no wonder we see rising rates of metabolic disorders and cancers, with a staggering 50% in … Continue reading Be More Hunter-Gatherer!
One of the toughest truths we have to face is that those in power don't always have our best interests at heart. They often manipulate national identity and patriotism to further their own agendas. This isn't a conspiracy theory—it's a reality we need to accept to navigate our world effectively. đź“Ł Why does this matter? … Continue reading How much reality are we really prepared to confront?
During our Walkshop we'll explore: Technological Solutions Are Insufficient: Reliance on "sustainability" often translates to maintaining the status quo with minor adjustments rather than addressing the core issues. Historical Misinterpretations: The shift from Darwin’s original ideas to Herbert Spencer’s "survival of the fittest" has misguided humanity towards short-term adaptation rather than long-term survival.The collapse of … Continue reading Bold Leadership in a Bizarre World Walkshop
In the annals of history, we see a recurring pattern where empires crumble under the weight of their own bureaucracies and the unchecked accumulation of elite wealth. The Greek and Roman empires, once mighty, fell prey to internal decay fueled by growing inequalities and an elite class unwilling to disrupt the status quo. Today, our … Continue reading Why Politicians Struggle with Integrity: Lessons from History
Seneca Stoicism: Seneca was a prominent Stoic philosopher. He believed in living in accordance with nature and reason, emphasizing virtue as the highest good. Control and Acceptance: Seneca taught that we should focus on what is within our control and accept what is not. This helps to maintain tranquility and avoid unnecessary suffering. Virtue as … Continue reading Philosophers and their Philosophy….
In the not-too-distant future, our current economic and social systems, rooted in capitalism and hierarchy, will be viewed with the same skepticism as 'Flat Earth' thinking. As awareness spreads, more people will recognise that the present paradigm champions—a few winners in a 'compete and control' world—distort and manipulate reality to maintain their dominance. Often unwittingly. … Continue reading The End of Flat Earth Business?
I asked Chat GPT what the results will be for society in a 'Hunger-Games' Economy, where the 'winners-take-most' and you have to be born rich and/or remarkable to make a dent. Here's what it came up with:- There are several options for a Hunger Games-style economy where the rich live separately from the rest, dominating … Continue reading I asked Chat GPT what the results will be for society in a ‘Hunger-Games’ Economy,
