The Problem of Philosophy
The problem with philosophy — and much of the rest of the world of writing — is that writing is done by the privileged. It is edited and published by the privileged.
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Monks Wood Wilderness: 60 years ago, scientists let a farm field rewild – here’s what happened
The Wilderness experiment shows what’s possible when nature is allowed to create rich, native woodland for free. I think Mellanby would be pleased with how it all turned out.
The tragedy is not having common goods
In order to close the circle, the commons must be that which helps to provide the minimum subsistence that guarantees a decent quality of life.
US Climate Policy: A Nation at War with Itself (Reconciliation)
It’s critically important for climate activists to understand what policies and programs are possible under reconciliation. According to the House Budget Committee, only policies that change spending or revenues can be included.
The case for ecocentric socialism: Part 1
The most important of these questions was this: “How does Ecocentric Socialism differ from other theories of socialism and ecosocialism?” To explain this is the task of this essay.
Commons and households in a small farm future
To what extent does the peasant way inherently impose certain kinds of social structure, to what extent can we now exercise different choices over those structures, and how might peasant societies of the future differ from or resemble ones of the past?
On track to full electrification: Low carbon railways in India
India’s commitment to full railway electrification by 2023 shows that rapid rail decarbonisation is possible when strong political will and large-scale public investment are part of the equation.
The Secret Activism – personal narrative about the (future) world
Secret activism encourages the co-authoring of new, good narratives about the world, to help us empathize and collaborate to build a better future.
KXL Victory Celebrations Roll Across the Great Plains
The Keystone XL victory was sweet for Native pipeline foes in unceded Lakota treaty territory, and a month later, they were still celebrating.
Review – Paint Your Town Red: How Preston Took Back Control and Your Town Can Too
Paint Your Town Red clearly maps new forms of democratic collectivism across the UK. We catch glimpses of an alternative strategy beyond inner party struggles and electoral tactics.
Bristol Bites Back | Fruits & Roots of Radical Resilience in South-West England
We can learn from the communities in and around Bristol who are defying top-down challenges by coming together at local level. Radical approaches to resilience are more important than ever, and bearing fruits for the grassroots.
The black elephant in the room
The Black Elephant In The Room, in this case, is that nothing grows forever. Unlike what our system – the Elephant in The Room – pretends to do, which is designed to do so and doesn’t know how to slow down.
