The prospect of wise public policy (AI – A Partner in Wise Democracy? #7)
I had a conversation with Claude, one of my AI colleagues, which I share here. Starting with a prompt about wise public …
Systemic Drivers of Collapse (Part 1: Introduction)
“Systemic drivers of collapse”* are dynamics and assumptions built into our current global civilization’s systems. They are present in various forms in diverse …
AI Series #1: Dimensions of Generative AI / ChatGPT
This article discusses the potential risks of giving AI god-like powers, especially as AI becomes superintelligent and embedded in all aspects of …
Engaging with the Evolving Whole
What this message is about: Everything in the world is part of an evolving whole. Learning – once again, newly – how …
A big-picture, co-intelligent vision of diversity and privilege (Part 2)
In this second post I share two more articles (in addition to the one featured last week) that have helped me understand …
A big-picture, co-intelligent vision of diversity and privilege (Part 1)
Discussions and struggles over diversity and privilege are up-welling in societies around the world, including in my own life and projects. In …
Taking a step back from the hot stories of what just happened
I sometimes philosophically joke that the ultimate truth in the universe – the most important thing to know in all circumstances – …
Earth will survive. Shall we? – Some Science, Spirit and Song
This morning an astrophysicist’s essay brought up for me my long-time suspicion that “saving the world” is more about saving ourselves than …
Creative responses to events in Charlottesville
There are dozens of possible responses to the recent events in Charlottesville. Perhaps our greatest opportunity right now is to have truly …
Extinction-level issues and wise democracy
Crises that could cause human extinction or civilizational collapse are (perhaps arguably) the most important issues we face. Efforts to create a …