Ecological Collapse

The Journey from Optimism to Realism # For a long time I was a futurist, and an optimist about technology in general. I agreed with the thesis that technology makes everything better over time. These days, I’m older and (maybe?) wiser, and I’ve developed a more nuanced perspective about technology’s role in our society.

Policy Discussions and Environmental Awareness # I watched yesterday’s budget committee meeting at the US senate (which you can find here). While the pace of political change can feel frustratingly slow, there are growing signs of awareness about the environmental challenges we face and the need for meaningful action.