http://www.radnoesis.info/ Noesis: pure knowledge; understanding. From the Greek nous (emotion): that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings. ]]> Copyright 2008 Sun, 11 May 2008 22:12:16 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss By Jason Miller of Thomas Paine's corner “What this means is that corporations and those who run them cannot stop exploiting resources and amassing wealth until they have… .I cannot finish this sentence, because the truth is that can never... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/11/gravediggers_of.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/11/gravediggers_of.php Jason Sun, 11 May 2008 22:12:16 -0800 By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power The end of everything we call life is close at hand and cannot be evaded. H.G. Wells, 1946 I recently received an email from a reader, frustrated with my insistence on holding... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/09/12_stepping_our.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/09/12_stepping_our.php Social Impacts Fri, 09 May 2008 09:33:31 -0800 By Carolyn Baker and Sally Erickson of Speaking Truth To Power [As promised in my last article "Peak Civilization And The Winter Of Our Disconnect", my colleague and friend, Sally Erickson and I are offering what we believe are vitally... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/04/we_can_survive.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/05/04/we_can_survive.php Social Implications Sun, 04 May 2008 09:26:23 -0800 By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. ~George Santayana~ The appearance of springtime in North America may be... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/24/peak_civilizati.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/24/peak_civilizati.php Social Implications Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:36:56 -0800 Food riots turn deadly in Haiti. Food riots fear after rice price hits a high. And so it starts. Globally there has been roughly a 25% increase in food prices. In some areas - such as Haiti - food... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/23/recipe_for_cata.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/23/recipe_for_cata.php Environment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:35:05 -0800 By Jason Miller of Thomas Paine's Corner (As inspired by a conversation with Derrick Jensen) "There's got to be just more to it than this; Or tell me why do we exist?" -Iron Maiden We in the Western "developed" nations,... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/22/negotiable_or_n.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/04/22/negotiable_or_n.php Environment Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:23:34 -0800 You can participate in the Climate Hour (an hour of power-less). Participating is simple - just turn off your lights and unnecessary electrical appliances from 8-9 pm. Sign up at Earth Hour US for more tips for saving the planet.... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/29/give_an_hour_fo.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/29/give_an_hour_fo.php Activists Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:29:56 -0800 By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power A review of the 2008 novel by James Howard Kunstler (Atlantic Monthly Press) "The world has become such a wicked place," she said quietly, just a statement of fact "There's goodness here... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/26/world_made_by_h.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/26/world_made_by_h.php Social Implications Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:12:32 -0800 By: Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power I am part of the rainforest protecting myself. I am that part of the rainforest recently emerged into thinking. ~ John Seed Recently while visiting Vermont, one of my friends there suggested... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/20/a_98_yearold_te.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/20/a_98_yearold_te.php Activists Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:53:56 -0800 As the global struggle for power and resources continues, and as we mark the fifth anniversary of the United States' war of choice, this message from John Trudell rings true in one's heart. Thanks to Kelly for finding and sharing... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/13/how_does_tomorr.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/13/how_does_tomorr.php Environmental Justice Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:00:11 -0800 Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power Reviews "Path Through Infinity's Rainbow: Your Guide To Personal Survival and Spiritual Transformation In A World Gone Mad" by Mike Byron. We must leave the old left/right, liberal/conservative paradigm behind us. Smaller government... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/06/personal_surviv.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/03/06/personal_surviv.php Social Implications Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:03:02 -0800 By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power CB: Thank you Dan for that fascinating and comprehensive analysis. Now bringing all of this closer to home, what kinds of preparations have you personally been making in recent years for Peak... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/28/eugene_oregon_c_1.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/28/eugene_oregon_c_1.php Social Implications Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:12:53 -0800 By Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power This is the first part of Carolyn Baker's exclusive interview with Dan Armstrong, writer, activist, and owner of MUD CITY PRESS. CB: I'm going to ask you about your book "Prairie Fire",... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/22/eugene_oregon_c.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/22/eugene_oregon_c.php Alternatives Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:31:35 -0800 Part 2 of the review of the new book by William Kotke by Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power We are proposing to create no less than a completely new human culture that relates to the earth in a... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/21/review_the_fina_1.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/21/review_the_fina_1.php Guest Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:48:18 -0800 A review of the new book by William Kotke by Carolyn Baker of Speaking Truth to Power My intention in reviewing this stunning book is to share how it has illumined my understanding that collapse and vision are not separate,... http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/07/review_the_fina.php http://www.radnoesis.info/rnarchives/2008/02/07/review_the_fina.php Guest Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:46:58 -0800