Capitalism’s Effect on Bird Flu
If you think Covid is bad (or even if you don't), if H5N1 starts passing from human to human, it could be worse. It's not just about the virus's effect…
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On Burnout: "Can" is the New "Should"
I started reading about burnout when I walked away from teaching earlier than expected. Suddenly, I couldn't bring myself to open that door after over thirty years of bounding to…
Conspirituality
George Monbiot has a compelling theory to explain what makes people believe conspiracies. “Those who believe unevidenced stories about hidden cabals and secret machinations tend to display no interest in…
Doug Ford: Should we be thankful for small mercies ?
So is there anything good to say about Doug Ford. Well he is not Pierre Poilievre or Danielle Smith. At least Ford does not seek votes by appealing to people’s…
Doug Ford: Should we be thankful for small mercies ?
So is there anything good to say about Doug Ford. Well he is not Pierre Poilievre or Danielle Smith. At least Ford does not seek votes by appealing to people’s…
Housing As A Right
Should housing be a right. That is the question. But the real question is what would that mean and how do we make it more than a token right but…
Housing As A Right
Should housing be a right. That is the question. But the real question is what would that mean and how do we make it more than a token right but…
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Anthony Newall et al. study the effects of the influenza vaccine – finding that each percentage point in vaccine uptake saves over a…
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Jess Davis reports on the World Meteorological Organization’s conclusion that 2023 saw the worst-ever level of climate breakdown under every key indicator. And…
Capitalism is Slavery
Listen to Nathan explain the problem with a capitalist structure that forces the elderly to continue working. @nathanreo #revolution #deconstruction #deconstructingcapitalism #capitalism #socialism #decentralization #socialprogress #awakening #humanevolution #shiftinconsciousness #consciousness #spirituality…
On Feudalism
Have we ever lived outside of a system of pseudo-feudalism with peasantry, slavery, or the working poor labouring for the benefit of Kings, land barons, or factory owners? One perspective…
The Election Issue That Dare Not Speak It’s Name
What election am I referring to – whatever one is next in whatever jurisdiction you are in. Yes I am talking about that which we dare not speak – the…
The Election Issue That Dare Not Speak It’s Name
What election am I referring to – whatever one is next in whatever jurisdiction you are in. Yes I am talking about that which we dare not speak – the…
Mask Up for Measles!!
The WHO put out this reminder about measles, which is hitting Europe and the UK hard and starting to be seen more in Canada too: I re-did it to bring…
Seize the Moment!
Until we redefine prosperity, consumption will continue to drive us down a destructive path (from Joe Tegerdine). People are going to fly to vacation spots to sit in the sun…
Socialism, Capitalism, Corporatism, & The Future Of Humanity: Ideology vs Reality
A few thoughts on the recent, very thoughtful and interesting discourse and debate, between Professors Brookes and Wolff, linked in the video below: To Professor Wolff:Bravo – brilliant crystalization. To…
Can a Slingshot Down this Goliath?
I read Andreas Malm‘s book, How to Blow Up a Pipeline a few months ago, then watched the movie, and then was reminded of it all again by Abigail Thorn’s…
The Global Fascist Coup: Time To Face Reality
We need to stop making the irrational and unfounded, anti-empirical assumption that the corporate and financial elite are stupid – they are demonstrably sociopathic, but they are not stupid, as…
There’s Money in Prevention
The insurance companies and finance mags are still openly discussing the problems with ongoing Covid, even if schools and hospitals aren’t. Illness affects the bottom line! Don’t be surprised if…
Compassion as the Antidote for Capitalism
A Taylor Swift fan took the brave position of calling out the beloved superstar, and everyone else involved, for the death of Ana Clara and many in need of medical…