I have been observing and living the progression of environmental activism as it has become more
mainstream, and simultaneously the counter force of climate change deniers as they have gained in
power. I have a BA in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and further work in biology and energy consumption at Southern Oregon University. I co-founded Whole Systems Recycling in Mill Valley CA with Neill Smith – setting up the first curbside pickup for recyclables in the USA, have run an organic farm, worked with solving the plastic crisis in the Pacific Gyre, and spent much time out in nature and learning from the native peoples of North America.
Capitalism – a Self Organizing Structure That Leads to Self Extinction
We live with the belief that we have created an economic system called capitalism and that we have control over it though government policy and taxes. What if the tables were turned and capitalism only describes a self organizing system that creates itself in an environment of surplus goods and services?
January 2, 2020
The Need for a Greater Vision: Growing a Cohesive Community
With the support of a community we trust and a clear view of our potential, we can experience the growing crisis as an opportunity to make the needed changes rather than sink into despair or live in fear of the future. With the support of a community we trust and a clear view of our potential, we can experience the growing crisis as an opportunity to make the needed changes rather than sink into despair or live in fear of the future.
November 21, 2019
The Need for a Greater Vision: Finding a New Model
The nature of the current crisis demands extreme action, not a watered down politically acceptable compromise. It may seem impossible at present, but as the situation unfolds there will be opportunities to make fundamental changes to how we think, to how we live and govern ourselves.
November 20, 2019
The Need for a Greater Vision: Recognizing Reality
We live in a culture that is embedded in unquestioned beliefs passing as truth. These beliefs are the source of our current crisis. We attempt to solve the problems of degradation of our environment and climate disruption, but we do not look at these core beliefs.
November 19, 2019