Memory in the age of the utterly now: The precarious state of the Internet Archive
Memory is how we orient ourselves in time and space. In the age of the internet the repositories of memory are exceedingly vulnerable.
Where Fire Back Means Land Back
As Jackson’s traditional ecological knowledge tells him, this is the kind of growth the landscape will see again as the Cow Creek Umpqua manage fire for open and clear savannas, benefiting the land and people there for generations to come.
The Regeneration Handbook: System-changing strategies
To inspire hope that ordinary people such as ourselves can bring about meaningful change, I’ve included brief snapshots below of some of the largest and most successful systems-changing strategies I know. Because these kinds of stories are not often reported on in the mainstream media, we need to do everything in our power to get them out as far and wide as possible.
Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re watching Helene
For communities, preparing for these future risks requires learning from past floods but also recognizing that future storms may produce flooding that goes beyond the scale of anything seen before.
Editorial holiday 27th September through October 14th, 2024
Due to editorial holiday, there will be very light posting between Friday, 27th September and Monday, 14th October. Regular posting will resume on Tuesday, 15th October.
Roman Krznaric: “History for Tomorrow: Uncovering Future Possibilities from Humanity’s Past”
In this episode, Nate is joined by social philosopher Roman Krznaric to discuss ways we might govern or lead during moments of crisis, using the lens of former and current civilizations.
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop
Political polarization, particularly in the United States, is being inflamed by structural forces, including the dominance of two parties and winner-take-all representation. Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, speaks on reforms like proportional representation and multi-member districts, and why we should view democracy more like a living, evolving ecosystem than a problem to fix.
What Art Is Not
Art is not a cheap alternative to an advertising agency or a sophisticated extension of the communications department, and the urgency of the message doesn’t change this
Weakest Links: Depletion, Supply Chains, and Trust
In today’s Frankly, Nate reflects on 7 key aspects of our socio-economic system which are in decline, with a main focus on the pager implication for globalization.
Certainty
So, yes, I can be reasonably certain that modernity is self-terminating as a short-lived, unusual, demonstrably destructive mode of living that is reliant on one-time resources and not at all integrated into the only real form of life-support on the planet: ecological reciprocity.
How to End Childhood Poverty
As kids head back to school and the general election nears, there’s a question on the minds of many families: How will the election outcome affect kids and their education?
Luxembourg | A Good Gardener is a Teacher and Politician
A master gardener and co-founder of the SEED association for the preservation and use of the region’s traditional seed varieties, Frank Adams has long been involved in the legislative battle waged by seed savers to gain recognition for the necessity and specific nature of their work.
