Here, Socrates reminds us of the problems associated with being what is essentially a tribal species. We tend to look for differences between us, rather than similarities. Then we use these perceived differences as motivation for hatred and, often, violence. …
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I Speak as a Citizen of the World
Here’s the “thought for today” from Wordsmith.org: We are on the cusp of this time where I can say, “I speak as a citizen of the world” without others saying, “God, what a nut.” -Lawrence Lessig, professor and activist (b. …
“Citizen of the World”
Those who correspond to me via email know that my “signature” contains the following: “Few are the giants of the soul who actually feel that the human race is their family circle.” – Freya Stark, explorer and writer (1893-1993)
China, Coal-Fired Power Plants, and Ecological Disaster
Here’s an article by Peter Lehner, Executive Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), who writes on the levels of air pollution in Beijing, which last week reached a level of 755–on a scale of 0 to 500 (the scale …
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Cleantech Investors Meet Entrepreneurs at 2GreenEnergy
“We should look inward and think about the meaning of our life and its purposes, lest we do it in 20 or 30 years and it’s too late.” – Robert Coles As a professional, a husband, a father, and a …
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