EDIT: I recommend everyone watch these videos on preventing pandemics including COVID-19, considering how much our behavior is causing them: Pandemics: History & Prevention Can we stop a future pandemic? Dr. Michael Greger M.D explains what’s next. My mom suggested a post from a woman, Jodi Ettenberg, who posts as Legalnomad, I’M IN THE VULNERABLE CLASS FOR COVID-19. A PLEA TO TAKE THIS VIRUS SERIOUSLY. First, if it doesn’t go[…] Keep reading →
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305: The greatest danger from covid-19 would be not learning from it
on March 13, 2020 in PodcastMy notes that I read from for this episode: Greatest danger is not to learn from it. Starting story: Preparing to launch on 9/11. While nothing on scale of victims, first responders, and those who fought, but went from 8 digit to limbo. Within two years squeezed out. Gave up following Einstein and Newton to outdoor advertising that I didn’t even like. Now no way forward, backward, or anything. Lost[…] Keep reading →
305: The greatest danger from covid-19 would be not learning from it
on March 13, 2020 in PodcastMy notes that I read from for this episode: Greatest danger is not to learn from it. Starting story: Preparing to launch on 9/11. While nothing on scale of victims, first responders, and those who fought, but went from 8 digit to limbo. Within two years squeezed out. Gave up following Einstein and Newton to outdoor advertising that I didn’t even like. Now no way forward, backward, or anything. Lost[…] Keep reading →
293: Alan Weisman: My Greatest Source of Environmental Hope
on February 20, 2020 in PodcastAlan Weisman’s book Countdown changed my strategy to the environment. It ranks among the top most influential works I’ve read, watched, or come across, up there with Limits to Growth. Why? Because when you look at environmental issues enough, and it shouldn’t take too long these days, population always rises to the top as one of the top issues. Many people today hear about projections that the population will level[…] Keep reading →
293: Alan Weisman: My Greatest Source of Environmental Hope
on February 20, 2020 in PodcastAlan Weisman’s book Countdown changed my strategy to the environment. It ranks among the top most influential works I’ve read, watched, or come across, up there with Limits to Growth. Why? Because when you look at environmental issues enough, and it shouldn’t take too long these days, population always rises to the top as one of the top issues. Many people today hear about projections that the population will level[…] Keep reading →
See me speak at TEDxConnecticutCollege, February 29th
on February 19, 2020 in Events, StoriesI’m honored to give my third TEDx talk February 29th at TEDxConnecticutCollege. The theme is “Beyond the Disarray.” I will speak about formative experiences that led me to develop confidence and direction amid the confusion, disarray, and inaction plaguing so many from acting decisively about what they care about most. Email me for tickets if you’d like to attend or buy them here. The event logistics: Saturday, February 29, 2020[…] Keep reading →
My electric bill after a month with the fridge off
on February 9, 2020 in Choosing/Decision-Making, Exercises, Nature, VisualizationA little over a month ago, I wrote in How long can I keep my fridge unplugged? how learning about fermentation and uses of electric power led me to see how long I could last in the winter with my refrigerator unplugged. Deciding to start First, I want to reiterate my process to decide to start the challenge. First the idea to try it came. Then I wondered if it[…] Keep reading →