God, the universe and everything else

God, the Universe and Everything Else is a good documentary interview from the 80s – watch it if you can. Back then Stephen Hawking and others tried to integrate their beliefs with their science, though as with many of us who are interested in the meaning of life, the idea of god was adapted to …
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Exercise prevents cancer

Another report released showing that healthy living is good for you.  If you’ve had a friend or relation who’s had cancer you might take this to heart, and save your heart. The World Cancer Research Fund scientists say any moderate activity that makes the heart beat faster is all that is needed. The WCRF team …
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More or less incarceration?

My vote is for less incarceration.  Incarceration is incongruous wth a species that understands space and time and can destroy planets.  Rehabilitation is appropriate.  Spend less on belligerence and more on education and community infrastructure. The report Prison, Community Sentencing and Crime released by the think-tank Civitas says that less incarceration and more community service …
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Mau Piailug

Mai Piailug connected to the world in body mind and spirit.  Master seafarer.  Inspiration for Nation. Mau Piailug by The Economist What a cool story.

Food, medicine or software for Africa?

Synthetic life – It’s just about money.

It would be comforting to believe that the production of synthetic bacteria in the laboratory is going to accelerate cures for disease, replacement body parts and sympathetic engagement with nature.  But that is not happening.  The positive hopes are the marketing headline. The reality, proven by the track record of Venter and his hairy faced …
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Virtual relationships can empty your soul.

I love the internet, mobile phones and technology that helps me stay in touch with people. Living in a close community these technologies are almost redundant – you meet people all the time – at the shops, sports practice, the farm show and so on.  In fact some people hardly use them at all.  But …
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Open.coop – some good ideas

Open.coop wants to help to build a world-wide community of individuals and organisations committed to the creation of a collaborative, sustainable economy.  Their page on a dream communication system for the planet shows in pictures many of the emerging open approaches to managing humanity.  Check it out.

Seed The Truth

Monsanto Plant Shut Down by Activists in Europe.  Although the video linked here looks like a news item it is more revealing because it gives a good summary of the crimes that chemical company Monsanto commits everyday.  Its only 7 minutes long.  Monsanto represents a destructive model of chemical agriculture which is keeping food out …
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IT makes you happy.

If you’re on a computer or phone you already believe it.  A study now gives evidence that technology increases happiness.  The main benefit is to facilitate communication.  This can be especially beneficial in both rural societies where people live are dispersed and getting in touch with your neighbour/community etc can mean a long walk/drive, and …
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