Tag: writing

CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS

I know that many people realize that our cultural norms are a major factor in causing the extinction of all life. But still conform to these social norms: Not because they are worried about what others think:  but because these attitudes are “hard wired”.… Continue Reading “CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS”

POPULATION

“Humans have driven the extinction of at least 881 animal species since around 1500, with many scientists suspecting the true number is far higher, possibly reaching over a million species by some estimates, including threatened ones. Plant and invertebrate extinctions are also significant but… Continue Reading “POPULATION”

IF YOU ARE A MISFIT

YOU ARE PROBABLY AN ORIGINAL THINKER Who wants to fit into a culture where sociopaths succeed psychopaths are glorified and mindless automatons fit in Without “misfits” things would never change In the 1970s I was ridiculed for being a vegetarian –for being a member… Continue Reading “IF YOU ARE A MISFIT”

CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS

I know that many people realize that our cultural norms are a major factor in causing the extinction of all life. But still conform to these social norms: Not because they are worried about what others think:  but because these attitudes are “hard wired”.… Continue Reading “CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS”

POPULATION

“Humans have driven the extinction of at least 881 animal species since around 1500, with many scientists suspecting the true number is far higher, possibly reaching over a million species by some estimates, including threatened ones. Plant and invertebrate extinctions are also significant but… Continue Reading “POPULATION”

LIFE AFTER DEATH

People tend to believe that a belief in God and heaven is necessary for a belief in an “afterlife” Surviving death isn’t synonymous with a religious belief. We do not understand the nature of reality. (or at least I don’t) It appears we exist… Continue Reading “LIFE AFTER DEATH”

ELDER’S LIBERATION

. It is time for Elders Liberation! Before the Industrial Revolution one’s status went up with one’s age. Elders were respected! Post-Industrial Revolution we see new things as good and old things as no good and this transfers to people. My generation brought about… Continue Reading “ELDER’S LIBERATION”

MY WISH – ECOLOGY BEFORE ECONOMY

My children used to call me Doctor Dolittle (But if you have ever read the book; Hugh Lofting says that livestock don’t have feelings: so I am different to the character in the book) I was in the original Greenpeace — we were labelled… Continue Reading “MY WISH – ECOLOGY BEFORE ECONOMY”

CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS

I know that many people realize that our cultural norms are a major factor in causing the extinction of all life. But still conform to these social norms: Not because they are worried about what others think:  but because these attitudes are “hard wired”.… Continue Reading “CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS”

Trees

THERE IS A TREE MEDITATION IN THIS POST I am frequently told trees are a fire hazard Trees don’t light: fires – humans do! Human arsonists have set fire to the side of my property at Goolwa after torching the local bushland. So the… Continue Reading “Trees”