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The Entanglement of Species

Despite all we know, many species still face a growing threat of extinction. Do we need to pay more attention to concepts like entanglement and start acting like all species matter, including our own?
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I don't know...
If uncertainty is woven into the fabric of the universe, admitting that we do not know something may open up new possibilities for social change.
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The Weasels at Work
Weasels are in the news these days, especially the metaphorical ones who create chaos everywhere. Maybe it's time to look to gophers for inspiration on…
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Will we shrink or grow?
We're at a climate change crossroad and we have to make a conscious choice in turbulent times: Will we, as individuals and communities, shrink or will…
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Ohm's Law and the Power of Resistance
Tough times are ahead. Social change depends on our capacity to manage power. To do so, it’s time to pay attention to the power of resistance.
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My Quantum Leap
The UN has called for a quantum leap in ambitions for 2035 climate mitigation targets. To help generate transformative change, I’m getting ready for my…
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Stories Matter
Stories that recognize our fundamental entanglement and agency can empower us to create thriving futures for all. So let's share stories that matter.
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The Eye of the Storm
Emergency Alert. Some post-Hurricane Milton reflections on power, strength, politics, and the importance of acting now.
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The Potential of Potentiality
How can we realize our collective potential for social change? Maybe we need to think about potential not as a latent or unrealized quality or capacity…
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Quantum Buddhas
Can we bridge knowledge and wisdom to repattern our entangled futures, here and now? Reflections from a mindfulness retreat with climate leaders and…
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Yabadabadoo: Putting Fossil Fuels into Perspective
We're in the middle of a paradigm shift. Future generations are likely to look back on the Fossil Age, wondering why we couldn’t see that we lived in a…
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A Reality Check
Reflections on Schrödinger's cat, tipping points, the nature of reality, and caring for the world. And Charlie.
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What's in a word?
It's not easy to communicate clearly, meaningfully, unambiguously, non-prescriptively and without jargon. Would it be easier if we thought of language…
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Let's talk fractal politics!
We need more examples of how fractal politics is contributing to quantum social change. This week I talked Indra Adnan of The Alternative UK about…
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A Quantum Lens on Politics
A classical lens on politics leads to short-sighted policies. To take issues like climate change and biodiversity loss seriously, maybe it's time to…
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