The Dark Ages
After the fall of the Roman Empire in the Fifth Century C.E., the Western world fell into what many Enlightenment-era historians and philosophers – and many people to this day – pejoratively referred to as the “Dark Ages.”
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation drops 34% under Lula
And nine more of humanity’s positive milestones for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health from all around the world from the week of July 3 – July 9, 2023.
Indonesia and Malaysia have cut deforestation in half in last half-decade
And nine more of humanity’s positive milestones for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health from all around the world from the week of June 26 – July 2, 2023.
The Story of Decline
The only way forward is to finally accept how truly ugly, reckless, and depraved we have become and to return to how we were before when we were wise, good, and whole. This is one of our favorite stories about ourselves today.
Estonia’s parliament approves same-sex marriage
And nine more of this week’s milestones for climate, justice, democracy, health, and more.
Memes
Many of my mental models are those shared with others. Together, they form what we call “culture.”
Fossil fuels now account for less than half of China’s power capacity
And nine more of this week’s milestones for climate, justice, democracy, health, and more.
Reframing leadership
At its core, leadership is really about leading yourself to the fullest expression of your unique gifts and perspectives, regardless of your title and authority.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
And nine more of this week’s milestones for climate, justice, democracy, health, and more.