by Michael Thomas People often speak about nature in the context of it being seen as a system next to, or in opposition, to civilization. But, if we are to analyse the situation in the context of system theory, we…
by Mike Sosebee Timothy Scott Bennett once wrote, "What does a privileged white guy do when he wakes up? Make a movie, what else." He was being facetious of course but there's a flinty ring of truth his comment. After…
Allan Savory has been receiving a lot of attention based on his recent TED talk. I hate to dignify his ludicrous ideas with a response, even in this this little-read space, but I can't seem to help myself. Savory's general…
by Kian Mokhtari Two and half thousand years ago, the known world was almost identical in its affairs to the world we know today. The main difference was that the Persian Empire ruled over most of the known world. Highly…
by Yitzhak Maplebury Box me on a warm bright day -- youthful, though not, not ever again, useful -- hands crossed neatly over shirt and tie. Let young things on grass plan parties, raves, getaways with only ethical narcotics and…
Like many people, I served time in a college dormitory. Two years in college were preceded by eight weeks in high school as part of a National Science Foundation physics session for smartasses "smart" kids. I have a few memories…
Yesterday I was interviewed by Guy Evans at Smells Like Human Spirit. The podcast and description are embedded here and also below. ____________ Please join me in supporting Blazing Kat Productions, the voice and images of the Occupy movement. Donate…