We’re constantly hearing about groundbreaking advances in AI, but let’s take a step back. These innovations are exponentially more energy-demanding than a simple Google search, and data centres are consuming water at unsustainable rates. 💧 A study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that training a single AI model can emit as … Continue reading 🌍 Is Tech Really Our Future Without Radical Economic and Social Change? 🔋🚰
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!
Wisdom Walks offers a perfect escape to help you decompress, reconnect with nature, and supercharge your personal growth in a refreshing, down-to-earth way. What is Wisdom Walks? Wisdom Walks is your chance to step off the treadmill of daily life and immerse yourself in the natural world and tap into your personal wisdom. Led by … Continue reading 🌿 Feeling the pressure of constant hustle and stress? 🌿
In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become almost routine, the quest for better mental health is more critical than ever. One powerful, yet often overlooked, tool in this quest is adventure. Adventure isn't just about thrill-seeking or extreme sports; it's about stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing the unknown, and experiencing … Continue reading Embracing Adventure: A Key to Unlocking Mental Health and Resilience
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 grand narrative of human history, we often celebrate the heroes who stood against oppression and tyranny. We admire their courage and resilience, applauding their unwavering commitment to justice and freedom. Yet, when it comes to our own lives, we frequently find ourselves siding with the very forces we claim to oppose. The problem … Continue reading The Tyranny of Comfort: Why We Must Embrace the Hard Path of Resistance
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
