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:
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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
Reality, Parallel Universes and Shifting Time-lines
Change of Paradigm. Our understanding of science is such that we are entering a new paradigm. The old is an understanding of existing in a physical 3D universe where over time, atoms move around, and consciousness somehow develops. The new, alternative view is one where our consciousness constantly shifts between parallel realities that have no… Continue reading Reality, Parallel Universes and Shifting Time-lines
An Evolving View of The World
Stories are central to our human experience. Not only do we use them as a form of entertainment, but we also use them to share a personal past and communicate a plan for the future. In addition, they increase learning because the different aspects of a storey, vocabulary, imagery, emotions and feelings engage different learning… Continue reading An Evolving View of The World
Culture Shock
Some years ago I used to teach English to business people in Helsinki. One of my lessons was an activity to address Culture Shock. The lesson I gave is quite simple. Participants learn a simple game. When everyone is comfortable with the rules a tournament situation is introduced, where winners move up a table, losers… Continue reading Culture Shock