I like the idea of trying to spot the places where the abilities we need are already ready-evolved in the natural world, in another species. How might we collaborate to acquire that ability instantly, or almost instantly? Many species that live on this planet have survived and sustained themselves for far, far longer than we have. What are they... See more

I first encountered Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass, in the ecology section of my local bookstore.

When I bought it, I had little idea how much it would change my life. What made Braiding Sweetgrass unlike anything I had ever read was the way Kimmerer wove stories together with science, reminding me of the importance of sheer... See more