In these times of growing economic uncertainty, making every penny count is more than just a good idea- it should be a lifestyle. As the economic situation around the world continues to become more and more concerning, the once maligned idea of frugality is turning into something of a necessity…
Category: Social and Self-Help
Exploring things social, inspirational and motivational
Archaic Revival and the Cyclical Nature of Human Civilization: A Descent Toward Fundamental Balance?
Human history, with all its complexities and advancements, can often feel like a straight line of progress. Yet, as philosopher and ethnobotanist Terrence McKenna suggests in his theory of the “Archaic Revival,” life and society are far from linear. Instead, they are cyclical, always returning to a state of earlier…
From Economic Collapse to a Cooperative Future: Why Time Co-Ops and Time Banking is the Insurance We Need
Throughout history, societies have experienced numerous economic collapses and systemic breakdowns, some of which left governments and monetary systems in disarray. In such times, communities often turned to alternative economies – bartering, mutual aid networks, local currencies, time co-ops and time banks, etc. – to sustain themselves when conventional markets…
Exploring the Many Facets of Wealth Beyond Money
When we hear the word “wealth,” our minds often jump to thoughts of money, investments, and material possessions. This form of wealth is universally recognized and celebrated as a symbol of success and security. For many, it represents a dream to chase, a goal to achieve, and a state of…
Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game; Insights into the Hustle Economy and the End of the Middle Class
The “hustle economy” refers to a labor market characterized by people working multiple jobs, gigs, or side hustles, often independently or on a freelance basis, to earn a living or supplement their primary income. It’s driven by the rise of digital platforms (like Uber, Fiverr, or Etsy) that connect workers…
The Access Economy and the Future of Ownership
The access economy, also known as the sharing economy or renter economy, may represent a fundamental shift in how goods and services are consumed. In this economic and social model, individuals would rent or subscribe to access rather than purchasing items outright. This change would be a radical departure from…
The Road Not Taken: A Story of Another Path
In a “would-be” world not unlike our own, a different century unfolded from 1910 onward. Instead of the relentless march toward mass industrialization, digital revolution, and urban sprawl, humanity chose another road – one less traveled, guided by principles of sustainability, simplicity, and community. By 1910, the world had already…
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: The Urgent Need for Strategic Foresight in an Uncertain World
The saying; “those who fail to plan, plan to fail” has never been more relevant. As we move toward increasing political chaos in Western nations and as we walk the razor’s edge of world war 3 and a meta-crisis – the likes of which humanity has never seen – failing…
How to Really Make a Difference in the World
“if we, as a society, don’t practice true charity and compassion, then who are we, what are we?” The idea of charity, deeply rooted in religious, social, and moral traditions, has been a cornerstone of human civilization since the beginning. Across cultures and eras, the idea that the “have’s” should…
2025: The Year it all Changed
If we don’t change the world now, we will find ourselves in a world that changes us, forever The Whisper of the Fall The world awoke on January 1, 2025, to the sound of silence. It was not the silence of peace, nor the quiet of a world sleeping off…