We have done very well as a species. We took a planet with a carrying capacity of less than 1 billion people. As result of our work and design the planet now supports more than 9 billion and growing.
Stewardship
Inclination to Slavery
Why does there seem to be an inclination to slavery in men? Not all men are inclined this way, but many, enough to make a difference; enough to dominate political cultures. I overstate the proposition to attract attention. We don’t…
Antropomorphic Ego
They Should be Arrested and Charge with Anthropic Pride There is a billboard outside the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, at the entrance – the billboard advertises an exhibit entitled Anthropocene, the Age of Human Influence. The advertisement declares that “Mankind…
Carbon Tax
Governments that impose carbon taxes are now heavily incented to increase their revenues thereby allowing, encouraging, or at best permitting increases in carbon production.
Capital and Talent Flee Bad Policies
Alberta thrived for decades because of an abundance of low-cost capital and human talent. It was an attractive place to live and invest. Not because of the climate, and not because of the mountains. Because it was flanked on both…
Alberta is at Risk
The Alberta government should immediately study a full program of truck and transport inspections and licenses for vehicles crossing Alberta from British Columbia. This urgent demand flows from my brooding on the manifold risks that Alberta citizens run every day…
Changing the World
uring the 20s and 30s, science and politics converged and a consensus view emerged over about twenty years to the effect that eugenics was an accepted scientific fact. The conceit that we could manage the genetic patterns of humanity by culling and breeding appropriately was accepted as truth.
NDP Alberta: we can be better
This is the anniversary of the NDP victory in Alberta. This is what I wrote in my personal diary one year ago today. “Well, the sun rose, and I am now calm, but deeply ashamed and disappointed. Alberta exceptionalism is…
Green cars
A friend forwarded me this link. This short video paints a very interesting picture. Video: Are Electric Cars Really Green?
Challenges of Youth
The relative youth and immaturity of the new ND caucus for Alberta can may mean that the civil service will be more in charge than ever. Stories abound from earlier Ministers who had vast experience and knowledge being flummoxed and…