The Myth Of Infinite Growth

The tide of optimism about technology has swelled to a roar in the past few years. Every month brings news of a faster chip, a smarter machine or a grand vision of AI solving our problems.  The prevailing creed assumes innovation has no bounds, and that each breakthrough simply opens new frontiers.  But this bright faith in endless growth collides with a more sober reality.  … Continue reading The Myth Of Infinite Growth

Why We Must Confront The Dark Side Of Human Nature To Save The Planet

Since it’s dawn the human species has always been plagued by a sinister aspect of its nature that had driven us to wreak havoc upon the earth and it’s inhabitants. Our collective destructive tendencies have continuously threatened our  survival, from the earliest recorded wars and empires, to the ecological crisis we face today. Yet we continue to avoid confronting this dark side of our nature. … Continue reading Why We Must Confront The Dark Side Of Human Nature To Save The Planet

The Looming Catastrophe that Awaits us if We Fail to Rethink our Values

What does the term “values” mean? Values are, simply put, the fundamental beliefs, principles, and ideals that guide our decisions. They shape our worldviews, and define the core of who we are, as individuals and as a society too. These values are not static; they evolve over time. They are influenced by cultural, historical, and social factors. At the heart of our values, lies our … Continue reading The Looming Catastrophe that Awaits us if We Fail to Rethink our Values