Where have all the civilized people gone?

Part 2 in my blog mini-series on how everything is connected  My last post discussed the idea of connectivity with a focus on ecosystems, and how human activities are damaging ecological connectivity. This week I want to expand upon this concept based on an inspiring interview that ties together environmental conservation, human survival, democracy, gender … Continue reading Where have all the civilized people gone?

From birds and bees to chimpanzees: how everything really is ‘connected’

This series of blogs is all about connectivity, and in that spirit I’ll be discussing several stories over the next few posts that have caught my eye recently due to their overlapping significance. I always find that when I am inspired to share a particular article, I start to find many related stories that tie … Continue reading From birds and bees to chimpanzees: how everything really is ‘connected’

Invasion of the Pod People

How our throw-away culture is reaching new heights “Ours is a culture and a time immensely rich in trash as it is in treasures.” ― Ray Bradbury, Zen in the Art of Writing We live in a society of paradoxes and (often bitter) ironies. A schizophrenic society, you might call it. We are torn between the desire … Continue reading Invasion of the Pod People