Ok, the structure of the book is now largely set. It has 3 parts ( past, present, future – for want of better titles ), although I may change this to 4 parts, because the first 2 sections of part one aren’t really about the past, they’re about developing the language and reference framework required in order to understand the rest of the book – ie they are a crash course in logic, maths, modelling, and science. Continue reading “Update – July 1st 2017: Book manuscript progress”
Flaws of Capitalism: redundant professions
As I walked home from the cafe where I sometimes go to do writing, I saw a tradesman’s car signage, and which stimulated the thought for this article.
How many houses exist in all the cities of the world? Many millions right? Of those houses in the wealthier cities, how many of them have roof guttering that collects leaves and other things that need to be cleared out so that the guttering doesn’t overflow into the ceiling or wall cavities, and doesn’t rust through? Of those houses, how many are owned &/or occupied by people unable ( or unwilling ) to get up and clear them from time to time? Well … enough to keep some roof guttering guys in work anyway. Continue reading “Flaws of Capitalism: redundant professions”
Recruiters and Employers TAKE NOTE!
I have 2 main email addresses, one of which I predominantly use for junk mail / sign ups / newsletters, while the other is more for actual personal use … and so it is to the former of those two that I usually receive such emails as “seeking BDM position referrals” from some random recruiter who has me on his mailing list. Continue reading “Recruiters and Employers TAKE NOTE!”
Capitalism: the junkie needs an intervention
Capitalism is like a junkie silently screaming: “PLEASE HELP ME! I CAN’T STOP!” – and I say silently screaming, because on the surface it still refuses to admit it has a problem; but the truth is getting even worse than that, and more like the serial killer saying: “someone stop me, because I’m going to keep killing”.
Continue reading “Capitalism: the junkie needs an intervention”
Past crowdfunding donors – please note
Hi everyone,
When I made my past attempts at crowdfunding I didn’t have the resources to do a very good job of it ( I still don’t ), and it didn’t make much difference except to take a small amount of pressure off my shoulders over a few months … but appreciated nonetheless. Continue reading “Past crowdfunding donors – please note”
Status update – June 17th 2017: Book Manuscript
I’ve started writing a book on this work, which comprises both some relevant history and science very different than you would have seen from groups like The Venus Project, The Zeitgeist Movement, or anyone else. The book then progresses from that background material into an analysis of the current state of the world, arguments for how the past got us to the present, and why. Then finally the book goes into detail of the vision, transition strategy, systems, and predictions for a proposed hypothetical future if we follow this roadmap. Continue reading “Status update – June 17th 2017: Book Manuscript”
How the Cashless Welfare Card will trash Australian Small Business
The proposal by the Turnbull government to introduce a cashless welfare card is an absolute clusterfuck waiting to happen.
Basically what it will amount to is this: Continue reading “How the Cashless Welfare Card will trash Australian Small Business”
Mining in the future
I’m sure many of you are concerned about the impact of mining on ecology, but like myself many of you may also be fans of technology, and others might read this out of scepticism for the idea that there’s any truly sustainable and ecologically friendly way to conduct mining operations.
So this article is for the purpose of laying out a hypothetical extrapolation as to how the Open Empire framework might deal with the need for minerals in the future. Continue reading “Mining in the future”
The myth of being “self-made” and the importance of giving
If you think your position in life wasn’t given to you, think again … I’m not saying you didn’t ALSO work for it, but there is no such thing as an entirely “self-made” man or woman, it is a myth. Continue reading “The myth of being “self-made” and the importance of giving”
RIP Jacque Fresco
I didn’t know who you were when I started this journey 30 years ago, in fact I didn’t even understand the nature of the journey I was embarking on … and unfortunately I missed my opportunity to speak with you before you died.
But I promise you this: Continue reading “RIP Jacque Fresco”