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We Are Myth
The creed of the global human superculture Høtherus meets the wood maidens by Lorenz Frølich, late 1800s Preface: As you read, you may experience uneasiness that morphs into denial, then anger. It might change how you see things. For some, it might spark an epiphany. For others, it might threaten long-held worldviews, which is painful. Through any feelings of indignation, look for the hope. It's there, dim, but in plain sight. Proceed with care. Find inspiration. Thi
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Mar 1820 min read


The Cost of Prosperity
How civilization's success has weakened our resilience. The ingenuity and hard work of humans across our history have elevated living...
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Jan 15, 20245 min read


Pollution and Cognitive Dissonance
In a world grappling with the consequences of environmental degradation, the paradox of pollution persists as a challenging puzzle. We...
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Dec 20, 20235 min read


The Paradox of Resource Abundance
How Embracing Scarcity Thinking Leads to Abundance After years of thinking deeply about resources, I've come to this conclusion: Treat a...
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Dec 9, 20234 min read


Sometimes, Be Unrealistic
You're told to be realistic. This is often a good idea. You strive to be realistic and wear it as a badge of honor. When asked if...
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Sep 9, 20232 min read


Do Something Hard This Year
It's January 1st 2023. Forget resolutions you won't follow. Try this instead. Do something hard. Do something hard you've never done...
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Jan 1, 20232 min read


Entropy and Utility Value
Maximizing the usefulness of energy to get what we want Often, entropy is colloquially misunderstood as mere chaos. However, this concept...
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Jul 23, 20229 min read


Climate Change: Are Humans Causing It?
Climate change and global warming are subjects that stir up diverse opinions and heated arguments. However, this article aims to move...
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Nov 20, 202110 min read


The Best Investment You Can Make: Learning
What if you could earn compound interest on yourself? What if you could increase your value to yourself, other people, and the planet...
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Dec 15, 20205 min read
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