The Problem With Living On a Chaotic Planet
Earth's chaotic equilibrium means everything will appear ok, until it’s not. A spring day in England can be an unpredictable affair. Glorious morning sunshine one minute can be replaced by a torrential…
The Dangers and Opportunities of Playing God
A conflict of interest lies at the heart of Artificial Intelligence AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs by 2030. It has the potential to be billions of times smarter than…
Why is it So Hard to See Unsustainable Behaviour?
Our minds can’t deal with big numbers Since 1990 the world has emitted over 750 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It’s difficult to imagine 750 billion of anything, let…
Unintended Consequences
The surprising history of why we drink cow milk illustrates how problematic culture is when it comes to overcoming the climate crisis. Milk, glorious, milk…whether it’s cheese, yoghurt, ice cream or a…
Our Obsession With Control
How an ambivalence to nature and the attitude that it exists in service of ‘man’ has led to an exploitative relationship It will cost you anywhere between $32,000 and $200,000. If…
Here are Eight Terrifying Inconvenient Truths About the ‘Fight’ to ‘Solve’ the Climate Crisis
Comforting lies hide horrifying truths Wind turbines gently slice through the air, generating the energy that powers our lives. A majestic sunrise creeps over the horizon. A glistening vibrant green meadow…