Category Archives: Activism & Leadership

From bigot to activist—my seven steps to altruism

First, a few definitions: Bigotry: Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own Activism: The doctrine or practice of vigorous campaigning or action as a means of achieving social or political goals Altruism: … Continue reading

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They say that Nero fiddled while Rome burned…

But this time there’s a lot more at stake than one city. Last week, I read a book review that Bill Gates posted on The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality, by Angus Deaton, a distinguished Princeton economist who … Continue reading

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Sharpened focus on SUSTAINABILITY at my home page

Compared to sustainability, all else shrinks to insignificance. Background. I am referring to the sustainability of our civilization and, ultimately, the ability of our ecosystem to sustain the human species. What could be more important than that? Some of our … Continue reading

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