In the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, a special thematic part was dedicated to anticipating the future on earth in the winter of 2022. The visitors had the opportunity to vote for the topic they find important and want to learn more about. The three knowledge offered choices were 1) how development of energy potential may
Zurich people like city lights, candles, and the enchanting smell of mulled wine with a pinch of cinnamon. Just one sip of it and it takes you to divine places, makes you feel happier and content, and peaceful. All worries seem to go away at least during this short time when in Zurich and elsewhere people are welcoming and celebrating Christmas
The presumption of venality, as it is inscribed in new measures against the pandemic, is extremely interesting, at least from an anthropological point of view. The measures implemented over large parts of Europe include, most notably, covid certificates. Elsewhere, in addition to covid certificates there has even been an incentive for games of
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk with economic anthropologist Jovana Diković about how a focus on “solving” global warming endangers the food supply for much of the globe, especially in the developing world. Even rich nations face a world of less food at higher prices. Use promo code ROTHPOD for a 20% discount on Ryan McMaken’s new book Breaking
To achieve sustainability, the world needs stability. Yet two-thirds of countries are facing major economic, political, and social problems. Most of them are also experiencing ethnic or civil conflicts, mass migration and poverty crises. The question is whether the UN’s sustainability agenda can succeed in the context of ongoing or simmering
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Non-political, non-partisan, and non-PC, we advocate a radical shift in the intellectual climate, away from statism and toward a private property order. We believe that our foundational ideas are of permanent value, and oppose all efforts at compromise, sellout, and amalgamation of these ideas with fashionable political, cultural, and social doctrines inimical to their spirit.