PinnedMember-onlyAn Introduction to “The ‘5P’ Model” for Generative Conversations“Rather than focusing only on what is false or who or what is at fault, wisdom involves focusing on whoever and whatever is true, whole, wholesome, valid, and right.” — Forrest Landry This blog is the third and final part of a series on the culture war. In part one…Philosophy11 min readPhilosophy11 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyPathways to Tomorrow: Chaos, Oppression, or Global CooperationWe live in an era marked by escalating challenges, with numerous existential and catastrophic risks materialising on a global scale. Climate change, once considered a distant concern, has evolved into a pressing issue with wide-ranging implications. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as widespread wildfires and devastating hurricanes…Existential Crises12 min readExistential Crises12 min read
Mar 15Member-onlyAssessing Cascade Threats Across Categories of Catastrophic and Existential RiskIn recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid advances in AI technology, and the threat of nuclear war due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, have underscored the significant and far-reaching impacts that catastrophic and existential risks can have on human civilisation. These events demonstrate the potential for harm, disruption…AI5 min readAI5 min read
Jan 19Member-onlyThe Both/And! Project — A ManifestoWe, the citizens of Both/And!, declare to practice equity and inclusion in all our words and actions. We recognise that the world is full of complexity and that different people and groups have different experiences and perspectives. We are open to learning from everyone, regardless of identity or background. We…Philosophy2 min readPhilosophy2 min read
Jan 1Member-onlyNew Year Reflections & ResolutionsEvery year during the odd period between Christmas and the New Year when no one knows what day it is, I, like many others, spend that time reflecting on the year closing and considering the one about to begin. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Dec 14, 2022Member-onlyLess Criticism, More Action - Be the Change You Want to See!In the last 24 hours, somewhat surprisingly, I’ve seen plenty of commentary on my social media timelines in different threads about the British people’s supposed ‘unwillingness’ to fight austerity and oppose attacks on their living standards. I’ve seen the British referred to as ‘slaves’, ‘obedient’, ‘brainwashed’, ‘conditioned to servitude’, ‘lacking…Strike3 min readStrike3 min read
Oct 16, 2022Member-onlyHow to Spot a Tribal Culture WarriorThis is the third and final article in a short series on cleaning up the information environment. Part one can be found here, How to Fight Information Pollution, and part two here, How to Identify Your Cognitive Biases & Allergies. …Tribalism2 min readTribalism2 min read
Oct 5, 2022Member-onlyHow to Identify Your Cognitive Biases & AllergiesThis essay is the second in a short series about taking personal responsibility for improving the quality of the content circulating in the information environment. In essay one, ‘How to Fight Information Pollution’, we considered methods we can adopt to help ensure the information we share is integral and truthful…Philosophy6 min readPhilosophy6 min read
Sep 15, 2022Member-onlyHow to Fight “Information Pollution”In this age of polarisation, disinformation and fake news, never before has it been so important that we carefully and thoughtfully evaluate the information we consume before we share it. I think of it as fighting “information pollution”. Much like how we as individuals can fight pollution in the natural…Pollution3 min readPollution3 min read
Sep 28, 2021Member-onlySome thoughts on pro-vaccine and vaccine-sceptic positionsI’ve been thinking a little recently about the intensity of the conversations around vaccines and attempting to understand what underpins the most hardened and vocal positions on either side. While far from a definitive list, the primary concerns and fears might best be defined with the following propositions: Pro-vaccine Covid is…Covid-192 min readCovid-192 min read
