America First: Can it be squared with proposed ‘annexation’ of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal?
Is there a contradiction between the Trump administration’s America First policy and its actions? Maybe not.
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Audrey Tang — Digital Democracy: Moving Beyond ‘Big Tech’ to Save Open Societies
Today Nate is joined by Taiwanese Digital Ambassador at large, Audrey Tang, to explore real-world examples of how technology is being leveraged globally to address – and in some cases reverse – critical societal challenges, such as polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of trust in governments and institutions.
Ishmael: Chapter 1
Ishmael characterizes the young people’s efforts in the sixties as trying to escape from captivity, but failing to do so “because they were unable to find the bars of the cage.” People of our culture would be relieved to escape captivity, and to simultaneously release Earth from its dire path toward collapse—except we can’t identify the bars.
Thinking and Feeling
In this Frankly, Nate unpacks the influence of beliefs on our feelings, and how it ultimately affects our actions. As global risks and complexity intensify and those with political power accelerate deeper divides, adopting an integrative perspective will become essential for fostering connection, cooperation, and civility.
The time is now, and it means real sacrifice
The moral of this story is not to stop being activists. There’s already enough passivity on Capitol Hill. The message is straightforward — careful because the administration could come after you from many directions. So, be prepared.
Ishmael Overview
Have I mentioned how important I think Daniel Quinn’s Ishmael is? I reread it recently for the first time in a while, and was again impressed with how many important modernity-challenging ideas are packed into one novel.
DOGE and (mis)understanding AI
Will AI solve all of our major problems or cause the extinction of the human race? Extreme views can lead to extreme and unwarranted actions.
The Evolution of Modernity
The colonizing rules, which seemed to work so well for a while, at least for some, have propelled us into the evolutionary cul-de-sac called modernity.
Anthropology for Kids and Visual Assembly Are Reimagining Work, Education, Money, and More
These interactive books and events encourage fresh perspectives on long-standing social systems.
The Ball Comes to Rest
Just because we can’t understand something doesn’t render it non-existent. Seeking answers from within our brains gets what it deserves: garbage in—garbage out.
At the Corners of the Constitution: Climate Activists Beware
What’s to stop Trump from saying that under a national energy emergency, anyone who demonstrates in front of a federal building is guilty of an un-American activity in a time of danger? The courts?
The 7 Fundamental Drivers of Overshoot
By over-consuming our environment—and ecosystem stability—in the short-term, we are putting our planet’s long-term stability and capacity to provide for future generations in jeopardy.
