Tag Archives: Books

Living With Less in the Land of More

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Many are reflecting on the stuff we own and how it owns us in this season of shopping and gift-giving. I read an excellent article recently about one family’s journey with their relationship to their stuff (Stuffed to the gills: … Continue reading →

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Reconciling With Darwin

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Stephen Jay Gould took on biological determinism, racism, scientific objectivity, scientific progress, science and religion and much more in his 1977 book Ever Since Darwin: Reflections on Natural History. The primary thrust of this book was to help us come … Continue reading →

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Does Capitalism Need an Upgrade?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Peter Barnes book Capitalism 3.0 (which is available as a free PDF under a Creative Commons License at onthecommons.org) is a thought provoking and interesting read about the future of capitalism and the future of our world. Barnes vision both … Continue reading →

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The New World Religion

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

When considering a metaphor for describing a reality that is inherently difficult to grasp, it can be easy to lose your grip on the thing to which the metaphor points. The authors’ of Affluenza follow their metaphor closely and it … Continue reading →

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Affluenza: Treatment

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

The third part of the book Affluenza explores the idea that consumerism is a disease in terms of its treatment. While I have some reservations and criticisms, which I will address at the end, the authors put their finger on … Continue reading →

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