5,000 Years of History Reveal Why Our Civilization Is Destined for Self-Destruction

Cambridge researcher's groundbreaking analysis of human societies reveals the hidden patterns driving us toward global collapse—and the radical changes needed to survive The ruins of past empires tell a story we're still refusing to hear What if everything we've been told about human progress is fundamentally wrong? What if "civilization" itself is nothing more than sophisticated propaganda designed to justify domination? These aren't the musings of a fringe theorist—they're the conclusions of Dr. Luke Kemp,...

The Economics of Happiness

Exploring how localization might be the key to both environmental sustainability and personal well-being The Economics of Happiness examines the hidden costs of globalization and the benefits of localization For some reason, I'm fascinated with people's "happiness" — what creates it, what diminishes it, and how our economic systems influence our collective sense of well-being. When I first saw the trailer for "The Economics of Happiness," I knew I had to watch the full documentary...

Can Gaming Save the World?

Gaming Can Make a Better World Notes on Jane McGonigal's Revolutionary TED Talk I just finished watching a TED Talk by Jane McGonigal about how games can help us save the world which was fascinating. At first you are probably like me and you instantly discredited her, but her ideas are brilliant. Below are my notes and definitely watch the video if interested because I likely wasn't able to effectively capture it all. The Emotion...