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Year Zero
Here’s another mostly channeled source of information about the coming transition. Many people call this “woo-woo” stuff. But when I see multiple independent sources drawing a similar picture, it’s usually reliable. While many call this “far out stuff,” it seems relevant to our ability to sustain. This source, Kiara Windrider’s “Year Zero.” I’m providing passages that seem especially pertinent to sustainability, bolding some that seem more important.
WATER WARS !
I’ve heard forecasts of this eventuality for thirty years. Technically, the data says there is sufficient water – and food – for everyone … if we manage our resources properly. But … For eons, global leadership styles have been “win-lose” competitively oriented. In a “zero-sum” game, which can have only one winner – sports events, spelling bees or other contests – zero-sum strategies are essential. They’re also emotionally engaging; think of the drama surroundin
The Fifth World
In exploring sustainability learnings from aboriginal cultures, “In the Words of Elders,” edited by Kulchyski, McCaskill, Newhouse, features interviews of North American Indian Elders. I plucked “key thoughts,” as the information is extensive, and divided them into what seemed like useful sub-categories. Elders have unique perspectives about a huge transition that is upon us, with quotes in italics. Beginning with current problems … (P.215) The moss is being destroyed as well as
