The Big 10 Solutions for Restoring Our Future Now
Overview of solutions for shelter, food, heat, social technologies, tools, and a list of people putting it all together.
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The Functional Future
The Functional Future
Greening the Desert in Jordan – Geoff Lawton
Jordan is one of the most water-deprived countries in the world, most of the country receiving less than 7.87″ (200 mm) of rainfall annually, much of that evaporating before being us use for growing food. Permaculture projects are demonstrating a sustainable way to reclaim the desert.
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Believing A Lie: Goethe, The 100th Monkey, & More
(1) Goethe did not say “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!”, (2) There is no magic that happens when the 100th monkey learns something, (3) “Crisis” in Chinese does not equal opportunity + danger
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3 Poisons, Interdependence, & Unpleasant Emotion as Information
Grasping, pushing away, and interdependence. The causes of well-being.
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Is civilization sustainable? How long do civilizations last?
The end of civilization — societal collapse — is a scary concept. But, what is the lifestyle we call “civilization” and is it worth preserving? The answers are important for moving from our dysfunctional status quo to a future of thriving on one planet’s worth of resources — one planet thriving. Increased resilience during the
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Spiritual Materialism – Funny Video
Fun, funny, and somewhat important to boot!
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For Longing: A Poem by John O’Donohue
blessed be the longing that brought you here and quickens your soul with wonder. may you have the courage to listen to the voice of desire that disturbs you when you have settled for something safe. may you have the wisdom to enter generously into your own unease to discover the new direction your longing
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Apios Institute | Edible Forest Garden Wiki
Apios Institute | Edible Forest Garden Wiki – Useful Plant Species – Regenerative Agriculture – Edible Landscaping | Regenerative Perennial Agriculture for Temperate Climate Ecosystems. Eric Toensmeier and Dave Jacke are involved in this collaborative effort to create an online community that shares its knowledge of all things Edible Forest.
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Who invented the Rocket Stove? And, even cooler facts about rocket stoves, rocket mass Stoves, & wood stoves
Heat, cook, hot water, drying, and a cozy place to sit: All benefits of a good wood stove + intelligent systems design. But what about getting the same benefits from rocket stoves which are supposed to be more efficient?
The Mother Ship of Permaculture Forums: Permies.com
Paul Wheaton’s Forum for Permaculture
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