Estimated reading time: 12 minutes We’ve spilled plenty of digital ink in these pages discussing the possibility, or maybe we should say the inevitability, of […]
Here’s How “Prosperity” Ends: Global Bubbles Are Popping
Here’s How “Prosperity” Ends: Global Bubbles Are Popping The comments below are an edited and abridged synopsis of an article by Hugh Smith There are […]
Global Diversity Fair: Good Fun and Learning for All
photo credit; Weston PTO On Thursday, January 26, the Weston PTO sponsored the Global Diversity Fair (GDF) for the elementary school population–that is Field, Country […]
Global De-Dollarization Is on The Way as World’s Central Banks Buy Gold at Fastest Pace in 55 Years
Global De-Dollarization Is on The Way as World’s Central Banks Buy Gold at Fastest Pace in 55 Years The comments below are an edited and […]
Efficiency vs. Resilience: Global Supply Chain Collapse – Part 1: The Problem
If you have been trying to purchase anything lately — from a car or laptop to holiday gifts, or you’ve been watching the news — […]
Escobar: Gold-Backed Currencies to Replace US Dollar in Global South
Escobar: Gold-Backed Currencies to Replace US Dollar in Global South The comments below are an edited and abridged synopsis of an article by Pepe Escobar […]
Efficiency vs. Resilience: Global Supply Chain Collapse – Part 2: Natural Systems
Successful natural systems are resilient because they can withstand or adapt to changes in their surroundings. We could look at resilience in the animal, plant, […]
Efficiency vs. Resilience: Global Supply Chain Collapse – Part 3: (Pre)Historical Trade
People have created large, complex cities and societies without fossil fuels in history and prehistory. In only one case that I know of did they […]
Efficiency vs. Resilience: Global Supply Chain Collapse – Part 4: The Future
Over the last three parts, we’ve been looking at the current kerfuffle in the supply chain, from the Just-in-Time supply model to natural supply systems […]
Low Tech Podcast, No. 48 — Growing Global Wheat Crisis?
Low Tech Podcast, No. 48 – 27 May 2022 Is a Growing Global Wheat Crisis Brewing? In this episode we discuss the potential for a […]