If a book could talk, what would it say? Ruth Ozeki has some ideas.
[A] tale of sorrow, danger and tentative redemption serves as the springboard for extended meditations on the interdependence of all beings, the magic of books, the disastrous ecological and spiritual effects of unchecked consumerism and more . . .
Sacred Economics | Money, Gift and Society in the Age of Transition
Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme - but in the wake of their collapse, we may find great opportunity to transition to a more connected, ecological, and sustainable way of being.
The Case Against Reality
A new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.
Effective Altruism
Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement focused on answering one question: How can we best help others?
Yanis Varoufakis: capitalism isn't working. Here's an alternative
In his new book, the economist imagines a future transformed by Covid-19 and sketches a daring vision of democratic socialism
After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort
Refrigerants (HFCs, R-410A) used in most current AC units are being phased out because, although they have lower ozone-depleting substances (CFCs and HCFCs), the HFCs have dramatic global warming potential.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro review – another masterpiece
The Booker winner’s brilliant eighth novel expands on his theme of what it means to be not-quite-human, exploring love and loyalty through the eyes of an android
Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
Steven Pinker’s new book makes a powerful case for why the world is getting better.
A Guide to Maintaining Democracy in "On Tyranny"
How to defend democracy in the age of Trump
The Ministry for the Future
An international taskforce tackles global heating in this chilling yet hopeful vision of how the next few decades might unfold
Susanna Clarke’s infinitely clever ‘Piranesi’ is enough to make you appreciate life in quarantine
Fifteen years after an illness rendered her largely housebound, the best-selling writer is releasing a novel that feels like a surreal meditation on life in quarantine.
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
In the midst of the constant bad news about climate change, Drawdown is a breath of fresh air.
