What are we fighting for?
In my latest essay in this space I mentioned two phenomena worth fighting for: the living planet and freedom based in anarchy. I surrender. I no longer believe the struggle matters on either front. I...
View ArticleOnly love remains
Most people would say I’m not religious. I’m not spiritually religious, although I exhibit some behaviors in a religious manner. I refer to myself as a free-thinker, a skeptic, and occasionally an...
View ArticleMultimedia extravaganza and another offer to help
My 8 October 2012 interview with Kevin Barrett on American Freedom Radio is here. My 9 October 2012 essay for Transition Voice, titled “Collapse now — it’s all the rage (without the rage)”, is here. My...
View ArticleSpeaking in Louisville, and a couple essays
I delivered a keynote address for the Bluegrass Bioneers on Friday, 2 November 2012. With thanks to Ben Evans for the video and also to Justin Mog and Amanda Fuller for hosting my stay in Louisville,...
View ArticlePresenting in Amherst
Tonight’s event on the University of Massachusetts campus was livestreamed and is embedded below. Viewers are subjected to a short advertisement. Video streaming by Ustream _____________ My...
View ArticlePlaying court jester
Quoting Carl Sagan, I begin some presentations with this line: “It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” But in the wake...
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Climate-change summary and update
Updated regularly, and most recently 14 June 2013 American actress Lily Tomlin is credited with the expression, “No matter how cynical you become, it’s never enough to keep up.” With respect to climate...
View ArticleConspiring for climate chaos
I was interviewed by Rob Daven at Conspiracy HQ a few days ago. The video failed, but the audio worked and is embedded at this link. The interview with me begins at 17:15. The topic: climate chaos. The...
View ArticleMedia update: audio, video, print, and “print”
Audio I was interviewed for The Refreshment Center’s radio show on Friday, 1 February 2013. The interview is embedded here, although most of my interview was lost to a techno-disaster. I’m scheduled...
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Peak patriarchy?
Allan Savory has been receiving a lot of attention based on his recent TED talk. I hate to dignify his ludicrous ideas with a response, even in this this little-read space, but I can’t seem to help...
View ArticleThe Absurdity of Authenticity
I’m often accused — or credited, depending on one’s perspective — of leading an authentic life. As nearly as I can tell, the accusation or accolade refers to the following definition from Merriam and...
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Presenting in Three Rivers and Fresno, California
My latest attempt at stand-up tragedy is embedded below. It’s based on my 5 October 2013 presentation in Three Rivers, California. My presentation is about 30 minutes, and subsequent Q&A accounts...
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Presenting in Olympia, Washington
My tour along the coasts of Oregon and Washington was an unqualified success, and I was able to interact directly with several hundred people. Thanks to the eclectic combination of generous people who...
View ArticleCrystallizing
According to boxer Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Industrial civilization punched the planet in the face, repeatedly. We wonder why Earth isn’t the same planet...
View ArticleOnly love remains
Most people would say I’m not religious. I’m not spiritually religious, although I exhibit some behaviors in a religious manner. I refer to myself as a free-thinker, a skeptic, and occasionally an...
View ArticleAnother offer to help
I’m raising lowering the stakes. My long-time offer to deliver presentations and help you make other arrangements is hereby modified: If you’re serious, I’ll speak, moderate, and participate for no...
View ArticleClimate-Change Summary and Update
Updated frequently, and most recently 15 January 2015. ** Latest additions are flagged with two asterisks on each side. ** To access only the latest information (on most browsers), use CTRL-F, type two...
View ArticlePeak patriarchy?
Allan Savory has been receiving a lot of attention based on his recent TED talk. I hate to dignify his ludicrous ideas with a response, even in this this little-read space, but I can’t seem to help...
View ArticlePeak patriarchy?
Allan Savory has been receiving a lot of attention based on his recent TED talk. I hate to dignify his ludicrous ideas with a response, even in this this little-read space, but I can’t seem to help...
View ArticleThe Absurdity of Authenticity
I’m often accused — or credited, depending on one’s perspective — of leading an authentic life. As nearly as I can tell, the accusation or accolade refers to the following definition from Merriam and...
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