First published: July 27, 2025 The matter of the collapse of industrial consumer societies is not only extremely inconvenient for those of us who are enjoying its conveniences, but also deeply challenging philosophically and spiritually ... I am certain we cannot wait for the storm to pass or seek to skirt around its edges—we must… Continue reading The 5 R’s of collapse: a personal reckoning
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A poem written for President Trump on the occasion of his birthday
Regrettably, these are not my words. They are the words of my friend for whom I have the greatest admiration and respect. He has more courage than most, including me. Because I was not brave enough to say these things myself, this seemed like the least I could do. Agreeing to have his poem republished… Continue reading A poem written for President Trump on the occasion of his birthday
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Introduction I'm a scientist and problem solver who deeply cares about our world. I'm also an idealist, a progressive, and a socially-poised introvert with considerable experience in a variety of disciplines—medicine, scientific research, renewable energy, climate activism. In 2001, while working at Cornell University, I came across the World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity. I took… Continue reading c. vitae