more-than-human world
From indigenous cultures — who’ve tended to operate on a paradigm of cooperative collectivism that’s deeply entwined with their relationship to nature — to the African Ubuntu philosophy that emphasizes communal values, empathy, shared humanity, and the foundational belief that individuals exist in a web of relationships, there are countless... See more
Our Centaur Future - A RADAR Report
What strikes us, though, is the seemingly reactionary nature of this human-made movement, when it could, instead, represent a pivotal moment of re-evaluation.
In a world of very capable technological tools, what sits at the center of our identity if not our production? What might happen if we untethered our value from our outputs as a matter of... See more
In a world of very capable technological tools, what sits at the center of our identity if not our production? What might happen if we untethered our value from our outputs as a matter of... See more
Our Centaur Future - A RADAR Report
Eating seasonally is about being present – weaving yourself into the earth you inhabit.
Ruby Tandoh • Eat Up: Food, Appetite and Eating What You Want
As we grow accustomed to the empathetic nuances of AI companionship, our capacity for cross-species empathy may also deepen. AI-guided programs could facilitate animal-assisted therapy, integrate biophilic design into our living spaces, and help us interpret and respond to the needs and signals of the natural world.
Imagine a world where AI not only... See more
Imagine a world where AI not only... See more
Our Centaur Future - A RADAR Report
Start by releasing AI from the limiting mental model of “technology.” Start thinking of AI as talent, not tech.
Mike Arauz • August Newsletter: Start Thinking of AI as Talent, Not Tech. 🤖
As Kevin Abosch, the Irish conceptual artist and pioneer of blockchain art, aptly put it: “The wise artist doesn’t fear emergent technology, but rather asks, ‘How can I use this tool in a meaningful way?’” Asking the question, ‘how might I empower, scale, or otherwise supercharge my creativity by experimenting and engaging with the technology... See more
Our Centaur Future - A RADAR Report
We need to see ourselves as part of a symbiotic, greater whole and start planning for a “long now” that looks deep into the future. This means changing the storytelling formula […] so that the main character is no longer the human but instead our planet.
Creative Destruction • Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #40
All is not lost. There is in fact a way to “save the world.” I put it in quotes, because ultimately the choice we face is not about our survival, it is about what kind of world we choose to live in. One vibrant with life? Or a gigantic strip mine / waste dump / parking lot? So let us say instead, there is a way to regenerate a world vibrant with
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