Henri Nouwen on fear and scarcity
Fear is a pervasive quality of our lives. Fear makes us think in terms of scarcity. It makes us think “This is a dangerous world.… Read More »Henri Nouwen on fear and scarcity
Books and Recommendations
Resource: The Data of Long-lived Institutions from The Long Now Foundation
This is an interesting set of pieces of information about the kinds of institutions that last a really long time, and the strategies that allow… Read More »Resource: The Data of Long-lived Institutions from The Long Now Foundation
Article: The Guardian Long Read on The White Helmets
This article – about the tragic death of James Le Mesurier, co-founder of The Mayday Rescue (also known as The White Helmets) – is both… Read More »Article: The Guardian Long Read on The White Helmets
The Atlantic on trust and on the remote working revolution
These two articles from The Atlantic are worth reading. On Social Trust The first is about politics in the broadest sense of “how we live… Read More »The Atlantic on trust and on the remote working revolution
Thucydides on the prosperity that comes with peace
This is Thucydides writing in 432 BC. Apart from the general description of how stability affects the accumulation of wealth he also gives what is… Read More »Thucydides on the prosperity that comes with peace
Victor Hugo: two faces of political violence
They wanted an end to oppression, an end to tyranny, an end to strife, work for men, education for children, social goodwill towards women, liberty,… Read More »Victor Hugo: two faces of political violence
Five in a row from Seth Godin
Attitudes are skills “No one ever bought anything on an elevator. The elevator pitch isn’t about selling your idea, because a metaphorical elevator is a… Read More »Five in a row from Seth Godin
Kevin Kelly on the future of progress and prosperity
Here’s a dose of optimism from KK – part of his excellent series of videos on The Future of X. It’s well worth checking out.… Read More »Kevin Kelly on the future of progress and prosperity
Privilege(s)
Youth Age and experience Health Strength Energy Being loved Wit Family Beauty Opportunity Education Being born a socially advantaged gender Being born to socially advantaged… Read More »Privilege(s)
Victor Hugo on right, reality and the morality of the past
The July Revolution is the triumph of right in the overthrow of reality. A splendid thing. Right overthrowing reality. Hence the magnitude of the 1830… Read More »Victor Hugo on right, reality and the morality of the past