technological program
entering the Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
As of September 2008 we’ve officially entered the end of the oil age. Our economic system based on infinite growth has run into the limits of the physical world. Now that our social systems must rapidly adapt to a new reality of energy scarcity, we must pay special attention to the humans within those systems. [...]
is technology the biggest ponzi scheme of all?
I’ve been prevented from sharing on the blog recently because of my regimen of finals at University of British Columbia but I had to pass on this talk from Archeologist Sander van Leeuw. Stewart Brand’s The Long Now Foundation is always posting great talks but this one was my favorite on the podcast feed thus far. (Michael [...]
musings on technology and an infinite universe courtesy of Alan Watts
I’m one to always enjoy the musings of a man that’s willing to consider the limitations of technology and the ability to even perceive the infinite,
a true ascent for humanity
The Ascent of Humanity falls into a selective category of books which has redefined my life simply by the process of reading it. Similar to the breath of fresh air I received when reading Krishnamurti or Arthur Koestler for the first time, Charles Eisenstein is the modern practical philosopher. But to call him a philosopher [...]
Notes from Ascent of Humanity for February 9th
I am reading through Charles Eisentstein’s Ascent of Humanity on the 35 minute bus ride every day back and forth from work. This is one of the most important books I’ve ever read for several reasons: timing, content and personal context.
