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,
In a world dominated by technology and capitalism, it's easy to overlook the environmental and social impacts of our digital obsession. The sheer amount of energy consumption and e-waste generated by our tech-driven lifestyles is staggering, yet questioning this status quo is often discouraged. Mark Zuckerberg famously envisioned "an embodied internet where you’re in the … Continue reading 🌿 Nature Fix: Solving Your Tech Problems
It's like your brain's got its own little breeding ground for new cells up top! While it's not exactly common in grown-ups, there's this quirky corner in your brain called the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus where the magic happens. Imagine this: your hippocampus, a brain bit the size of a jelly baby, is … Continue reading Ever Heard of Neurogenesis?
As we celebrate Earth Day today, it's essential to reflect not just on the progress that's been made by unsung bold leaders and heroes you don't see in the MSM, but also on the challenges that persist. This year, the official theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," underscores the urgent need to address the scourge of plastic … Continue reading 🌍 The Stupid Art of Doing F**k All! A Call to Action on Earth Day 🌍
In an era marked by unprecedented challenges and complexities, it's evident that we are not merely facing a single crisis, but rather, a convergence of multiple crises — a polycrisis. From climate change to social inequality, from technological disruption to global health emergencies, not to mention a meaning crisis! The landscape of our world is … Continue reading How Long are we going to wait?😃
It depends on the adjective you use with it... Inequitable Ruthless Predatory Corrupt Exclusionary Divisive Destructive Unsustainable Unbridled Cronyism Self-serving Materialistic Extractive The list goes on.... For too long, these negative adjectives have dominated our discussions about capitalism, highlighting its shortcomings and injustices. If you want to save capitalism, and most people will argue that … Continue reading How do you take your capitalism?
Potential employee to business owner who is trying to hire them: "You would like me to come to work every day, to work under your direction, so that I can help you achieve your dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur." "Treating me as a subordinate, paying me a fraction of what you're earning until you … Continue reading “Please can you help me to understand what you are offering?”
Are we blindly speeding towards progress without questioning the direction? We find ourselves in a state of transition or ambiguity, where the old ways of thinking or doing things no longer apply, yet the new ways haven't fully emerged or been established. It's like standing on the threshold between two rooms, unsure of what lies … Continue reading 🤔 Question for a Liminal World 🌍
In our pursuit of understanding reality, we construct models and paradigms to make sense of the world around us. Yet, as our understanding evolves, so too must our models. The challenge arises when a minority of paradigm winners become fixated on their beliefs, resisting change even in the face of overwhelming evidence. Moreover, even though … Continue reading Are we fixated on our paradigms at the expense of progress?
