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What is the Courageous Response to Climate Chaos? Not eco-authoritarianism.
In this longform essay I critique the call for eco-authoritarianism in response to environmental crises, emphasizing it risks further undermining democracy and wellbeing, rather than solving pressing issues. Highlighting the flawed assumption that authoritarianism could effectively address ecological problems, I argues that societal breakdowns are rooted in systemic economic factors, not in democratic freedoms. Instead… Read more
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Reflections on the Epstein Scandal and the Wealth Supremacy Culture
In this article I reflect on what I’ve learned by following the Epstein scandal. I became interested after his death, as I then learned more about the man I had been introduced to by the Gates Foundation in 2012… someone who I told couldn’t host my events due to his 2008 criminal conviction. After that,… Read more
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Don’t Forget the Dread – Deeper Healing in the Metacrisis
Krisztina Csapo, co-founder of a prominent Deep Adaptation group, discusses the nuanced emotional responses to climate-related distress, urging a shift from labeling these feelings as “climate anxiety” to recognizing them as dread, grief, trauma, and moral injury. This reframing highlights how traditional anxiety management may overlook deeper issues. Csapo emphasizes the importance of embracing these… Read more
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Reclaiming Environmentalism: Saner Responses to the Ecological Crisis
The essay by Aaron Vandiver critiques modern environmentalism’s shift from its ecological foundations to a narrow focus on carbon emissions. He argues that addressing symptoms like climate change without tackling root causes leads to ineffective solutions. Vandiver advocates for a return to a holistic understanding of nature, urging broader alliances and systemic changes for genuine… Read more
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