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
I remember reading Laudato Si’ not as a Catholic encyclical, but as a manifesto smuggled into the open—one that spoke of climate not as weather but as wound, economy not as growth but as theft. Pope Francis called for “ecological conversion,” but that phrase has always struck me as misnamed. Because it is more than personal transformation. It is political defiance. In a world where … Continue reading Ecological Conversion as Political Resistance
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
“To ignore the power of women is to ignore the voice of the earth” Zimbabwean Proveb Throughout Zimbabwe’s rich history, the relationship between its people and the environment has played a central role. This dynamic has been shaped by the intricate dance between gender dynamics and has had a profound impact on ecological outcomes. In order to fully grasp the complexity of this relationship, it … Continue reading Gender Dynamics Shaping Ecological Outcomes in Zimbabwe
I loved Holidays when I was a kid, but these days I just can’t stand the relentless materialism. The obnoxious ads that equate money spent on consumer goods with “love” make me sick to my stomach. I’m not giving you the Puritan rant about plastic Santas and American kids who gobble sugary junk and have […] The American way, s#cks. Continue reading The American way, s#cks.
Global warming’s going to submerge the planet? I don’t think so. Not that I don’t believe in Global Warming. I do. Ocean levels are rising, you can see it. But submergence doesn’t happen overnight. A natural cycle, of deserts and melting pole caps, is followed by another cyclic Age of Ice. Maybe we are destroying the planet: we’ll get what we deserve. But either way, … Continue reading Global Warming is going to submerge the planet
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