Pathetic that this continues.

the advice about starting with lighter weights is good, that worked for me.

good that this includes the resulting issues of over-consumption.

where to begin... how peoples' lives, health and well being are ground down through unaccountable cultural and corporate systems... and for what? a substance that causes more health problems in those who consume it.

For love of typewriters...

Good reminder not to follow blindly. Maintain your critical faculties

Thank you for this!! Good to shift the perspective on these tools. To recognize how much the tools exploit their users, and how detrimental they can be to the lives of their users. And to know that their design, coding and algorithms are designed for profit not for the benefit of the users.
Is it possible to reclaim humanity and community? Only time will tell.

an overview of unhealthy habits that may come with lots of computer use.
bottom line - don't hold your breath! ;)

if you care to know more about fake (processed) food and false labeling, it's worth a read. Personally I eat very little processed food, and am an avid label reader. It would be good if there were more awareness and accountability for the false claims and false impressions used to sell "edible food-like substances" (term from Micheal Pollan).

Reflections on the diversity of ways that "freedom" is defined. A worthy topic, very relevant even in the USA where we may take it for granted.

While it is good that people are looking more deeply at the values of meditation beyond simply stress relief, the notion of leap frogging into "advanced states" sounds questionable.
Perhaps better if basic introductory meditation instruction were available in schools so that the methods for working with mind are, like seeds, planted early, and people would have their entire lives to cultivate a meditation practice, if they choose to.
That seems better than people trying to dive into the deep end of the pool through techno/medical means. Trying to leap into some concept of "advanced levels" could be counterproductive if not dangerous.

There is a saying "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few."

Sounds like some good results, little forest oases providing a home to flora and fauna.

We do need to find better ways to preserve democracy. I particularly liked "We might wind up with leaders who understand the Constitution."

More on bees, and different approaches to supporting them.

A useful clarification regarding which pollinators need more help. Efforts to help bees may need to be more nuanced.

Viewing life with the perspective and values of Holocaust survivors. Pragmatic and compassionate. A good perspective.

Good to know and to avoid unintended sharing

On the illusion of multitasking

hope these protections are sustained, these gardens are so valuable to preserve in the city.

Why protecting old growth forests matters.

a reflection on our concepts of time, keeping up, and what really matters.

Good examples of alternative methods for water management, a critical issue for our time.

Finding common ground on a challenging issue for many cities.

Undermining democracy...

good assessment of issues, benefits, downsides and questions.

ancient wisdom for the warming world. this is just a part of a longer conversation, you can find it in the original article. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/climate/trees-climate-diana-beresford-kroeger.html?

A nice way to promote sustainability awareness and community.

Longer term thinking to benefit future generations

Thank goodness for the dedicated and savvy people who are making things happen on the critical environmental issues, not settling for status quo and halfway measures.