A newsletter about metropolitan ecology, climate action and pressing thoughts on philosophy, nature and culture.
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Reviving the Earth One Note at a Time: How Native Americans Rock Our Worldview
At a native-led climate knowledge event, host Gabriel Ayala sarcastically rued the absence of an indigenous land acknowledgement, which has become standard practice for many Chicagoland institutions in recent years. It goes like this:
“Thi...
Why Wendell Berry Was A Prophet-Hero for All Seasons: His Legacy Lives On
When I read of Wendell Berry’s recent passing, I took a somber walk to relish local, small-scale agriculture. I thought a fitting way to memorialize him would be to quietly celebrate our community garden and farm.
Among the nasturtiums, co...
Can AI Replace Real Relationships or Just Prey on Addictive Personalities? Ghosts in the Machines That Should Horrify Us
“The threat of authoritarianism abroad becomes a rationale for building the tools of digital authoritarianism at home. Too bad it’s not just fiction.”
– Michelle Goldberg, The New York Times
My brother’s ex-wife was swindled out of tens o...
This Beats AI Hands Down: How the Future Of Agriculture is Going Urban, Moving Indoors and Community Based
“We must cultivate our own garden.” -- Voltaire, “Candide”
If a green agricultural revolution is afoot, cities and engaged communities may be its new home.
Having honed many of her skills at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Windy City Harvest...
How We've Angered the gods of Nature: The Odyssey's Enduring Relevance
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