For decades, innovation has been seen as the answer to our greatest challenges, from climate change and energy scarcity to economic stagnation and public health. Technological breakthroughs, from COVID-19 vaccines to advances in artificial intelligence, reinforce the narrative that human ingenuity can overcome any limit. However, while this perspective has some validity, it is increasingly… Continue reading When Innovation Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Our Trust in Technology
Author: Roy Casey
A New Path Forward:
Society, Energy, and a New Perspective 1. Introduction We live in a time of accelerating crises, which some call a poly-crisis, or a meta-crisis, as it encompasses climate change, resource depletion, social fragmentation, and more. These challenges are not merely parallel; they are interconnected in complex, dynamic ways. Our traditional mental models, rooted in Enlightenment… Continue reading A New Path Forward:
PEAK OIL
The concept of “Peak Oil,” which refers to the eventual decline in oil production, was first theorised by M. King Hubbert in the 1930s. He predicted that U.S. peak oil production would occur between 1965 and 1971. This argument faded over time, probably because countries did not experience the economic difficulties Hubbert initially forecasted. As… Continue reading PEAK OIL
The Real Problem of Humanity
The world is currently in crisis, and the reasons for how we got here may vary depending on one’s opinion. In a 2009 interview, American biologist Dr. Wilson made a thought-provoking statement that is hard to dispute. He said the real problem of humanity: “we have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology. It is… Continue reading The Real Problem of Humanity
Developing A Resilient Society
As we navigate life, we’ve internalised the belief that growth and expansion are natural and essential. Our leaders often emphasise the importance of growth as a justification for their policies and decisions. However, a growing awareness has dawned upon us—the reality of infinite growth on a finite planet is simply not feasible. It’s increasingly evident… Continue reading Developing A Resilient Society
A Window of Opportunity
Introduction The world is grappling with many crises, including war, poverty, climate change, and ecological destruction. These crises are not just distant threats but immediate challenges that demand our attention. While potential solutions do exist, their implementation is challenging. Due to the complexity, when we attempt a solution, we sometimes introduce a new problem or… Continue reading A Window of Opportunity
Artificial Intelligence is an Integral Part of Modern Society.
There are many definitions of artificial intelligence. One is any system that provides guidance using logical decision-making rules rather than relying on random processes. Under such a definition, artificial intelligence is an integral part of modern society. Imagine you are at the wheel of a car. You have been driving for a while and have… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence is an Integral Part of Modern Society.
Have We Learnt Nothing?
In 2022 Economist Jeffrey Sachs wrote an article, first published in II Sole 24 Ore. His article reflected on the progress humanity has made in the fifty years since The Limits to Growth was first published. He noted: “Fifty years later, and after countless international meetings, conferences, treaties, thousands of weighty research studies, and most… Continue reading Have We Learnt Nothing?
Laws and Human Development
There are different types of laws. All have distinct roles in guiding the growth and expansion of humanity. Each provides us with a sound platform, a base from which to move forward. We are most familiar with Social Laws, which are instructions on co-existing and bringing resources together to pursue our goals. They are prescriptive… Continue reading Laws and Human Development
David Grusch
In July, The United States Congress had a hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena, UAP, known by some as UFOs. NewsNation reports the US has probed the question of aliens and UFOs nine times. This year’s hearing is different because David Grusch was part of the United Aerial Phenomena Task Force created by the US Congress… Continue reading David Grusch