At one with the universe
One of the consequences of having self-awareness is the feeling that you are separate, and not at one with the universe. Feeling separate leads to existential angst. However we are not really separate at all. It is true that we are differentiated from other things but not for long. The [...]
Pursue wisdom
The most important truth for all humans to face up to is that, in the words of Frederick Nietzsche, we are not finished yet. We are not fully evolved. We are not perfect. Indeed, a lot of what we think and do is unevolved. We can do better. But [...]
The Ways of Sustainabilism
Sustainabilism is the approach for achieving environmentally sustainable human well-being. Econation’s mission is to highlight the ways that enhance and contribute to the wellbeing of both people and planet. We also uncover and criticise the ways that harm the wellbeing of both people and planet. It just so happens [...]
Not-to-do list
“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” – Lao Tzu Lao Tzu’s advice is an age-old truism. Antoine de Saint-Exupery said something akin: “[a] designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is [...]
6 Easy Eco-Friendly Ways To Wash Your Clothes
Guest Post by Desiree Turner (Reproduced with permission from https://clothingbydesiree.com/blogs/news/6-easy-eco-friendly-ways-to-wash-your-clothes) Did you know that 75 - 80% of the carbon footprint for a piece of clothing comes from how it is taken care of? We hear a lot about how fast fashion is destroying the planet because of its massive [...]