Guide to Preserving Sacred Land Near You

Preserving biodiversity is among the most urgent issues of our time, and it needs to be addressed regionally to succeed. This article was produced by Earth | Food | Life, a project of the Independent Media Institute. Anthropogenic climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing issues for our planet. Carbon

New Ukrainian Draft Laws on International Crimes Spark Concern

Ukraine became a full-fledged member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on January 1 – a key development for accountability and human rights in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Mission – Mind Control: a 1979 investigation into US Army and CIA’s quest for mind control drugs

In 1979, ABC Close Up! released a documentary, ‘Mission – Mind Control’, which was an investigation into the US Army and the Central Intelligence Agency’s  30-year quest for the discovery or development of a mind-controlling drug. Directed by Richard Roy and produced by Paul Altmeyer, the documentary discussed the brainwashing

Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America.

Why you should hunt

I’ve written at length about how to make change.

What Does It Mean To Be Sober Curious

Dry January and Sober October challenges have encouraged people to abstain from alcohol for an entire month.

Working from First Principles: ‘Parable of the Sower’ (Octavia E. Butler, 1993)

Jan 8, 2025 3 min read in Philosophy Literature

Enrollment in Nature Schools Soars as Families Rediscover the Benefits of Outdoor Learning

This article was produced by Local Peace Economy. Author, journalist, and child advocacy expert Richard Louv famously coined the term “nature deficit disorder” to describe the detrimental effects of children’s disconnection from nature. His assertions are backed by data that strongly suggests a link between increased exposure to nature

OpenAI whistleblower death: Autopsy suggests murder, not suicide

Former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji made headlines for his revelations about ethical concerns surrounding generative AI

Goals for a Purposeful Life

Book Update #5 – Values Chapter In book one of my guidebook series, I am writing about how we can cultivate our intellectual, ethical, and emotional resources to embrace ecological limits and advance the transition towards sustainable and democratic societies. This latest writing update is an excerpt that discusses some of

Beyond the Ideological Echo Chamber

A Call for Intellectual Adaptability in Times of Transformation From left-wing utopianism to right-wing denialism, ideological echo chambers across the world are eroding the capacity for original, reasoned, and systemic thinking. The United States’ drawn-out electoral process has once again brought out the worst in political tribalism. However, it has

Rediscovering Harmony: How Chinese Philosophy Offers Pathways to a Regenerative Future

Based on an essay by Post Growth Fellow, Man Fang Chinese philosophy reminds us that our human experience is deeply relational — dependent on each other and the natural world. It invites us to rethink progress, rediscover trust, and create systems that prioritize wellbeing over dominance. These are not abstract ideals

For the Love of Newts

Happy Newt Year! Those who have followed me for a long time have probably noticed a marked uptick in the frequency of newt mentions in the last few years.

Bill Gates is funding research to use mosquitoes as “flying vaccinators”

Bill Gates is funding research to develop “flying vaccinators,” which are genetically modified mosquitoes designed to deliver vaccines. The project is being conducted by researchers at Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands.  The goal is to combat malaria by using these mosquitoes to administer vaccines without causing significant illness.

Scientific evidence shows CO2 is life-sustaining

Emerging scientific evidence challenges the narrative that carbon dioxide (CO2) is harmful, highlighting its role in global greening, increased agricultural yields and biodiversity restoration. Studies indicate the atmosphere is already saturated with CO2, making additional emissions negligible in driving global temperature increases, contradicting the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate