The toxic effects of the Machine Age have made the collapse of industrial society almost inevitable. Hope for the future lies not in our dependence on technology, but in the human capacity to change the way we relate to the planet. | Author: Chris Wilson | Publisher: 2qt Limited (Publishing) | Publication Date: Apr 11, 2022 | Number of Pages: 434 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1914083466 | ISBN-13: 9781914083464

This is a Brand New book in excellent condition. Format: PaperbackAuthor: Chris WilsonISBN10: 1914083466ISBN13: 9781914083464 Were in a gigantic mess. Our civilization is collapsing, and were dragging the whole Earth down with us. How do we make sense of such an awful situation?Chris Wilson takes this question back to its historical and cultural roots, especially the belief that everything in Nature is merely a resource for us to use in whatever way we think fit. This has given birth to an economy focused on industrial growth that is now so out of control that it threatens, in its death throes, to destroy all life on our planet.But a very different future is still possible, a future in which both we and the planet can survive and thrive. What might that future look like - and how can we help it to emerge?The author is a perennial outsider with a healthy scepticism about our obsession with technological progress. He has worked in many fields, including science, education, building and psychotherapy. He brings his wide and varied experience, plus a wealth of academic knowledge, to this study.

In All Societies Die, Samuel Cohn asks us to prepare for the inevitable. Our society is going to die. What are you going to do about it? But he also wants us to know that there's still reason for hope. In an immersive and mesmerizing discussion Cohn considers what makes societies (throughout history) collapse. All Societies Die points us to the historical examples of the Byzantine empire, the collapse of Somalia, the rise of Middle Eastern terrorism, the rise of drug cartels in Latin America and the French Revolution to explain how societal decline has common features and themes. Cohn takes us on an easily digestible journey through history. While he unveils the past, his message to us about the present is searing. Through his assessment of past¿and current¿societies, Cohn offers us a new way of looking at societal growth and decline. With a broad panorama of bloody stories, unexpected historical riches, crime waves, corruption, and disasters, he shows us that although our society will, inevitably, die at some point, there's still a lot we can do to make it better and live a little longer. His quirky and inventive approach to an 'end-of-the-world' scenario should be a warning. We're not there yet. Cohn concludes with a strategy of preserving and rebuilding so that we don't have to give a eulogy anytime soon.

While the main threats to humankind today are the consequences of the human aptitude for culture, our only hope for overcoming them lies in in this aptitude. We can think of the kind of cultural change we need as a biorenaissance: a rebirth in the way we relate to nature, to create a society that lives in harmony with the laws of nature, and ourselves as part of nature.This booklet shows how human culture has emerged as a new kind of force, and a very powerful one, in human ecosystems. It describes how the worldviews of the prevailing cultures across the globe today are leading to human activities on a scale, and of a kind, that are causing irreparable damage to the living systems on which we depend. If present conditions continue unabated, the collapse of civilisation is inevitable. There will be no effective shift to sustainability unless these cultures undergo radical transformation.The author argues that that this cultural transformation will not happen unless a wave of new understanding sweeps across the cultures of the world - understanding of life on Earth and of the human place in nature. A biorenaissance. | Author: Stephen Boyden | Publisher: Old Hillside Publishing | Publication Date: Oct 19, 2023 | Number of Pages: 74 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0645929506 | ISBN-13: 9780645929508

Teams are competing to design a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames. We have some questions about them.

Studying the demise of historic civilisations can tell us about the risk we face today, says collapse expert Luke Kemp. Worryingly, the signs are worsening.

The works of the Argentinian illustrator who works under the pseudonym “Al Margen” criticize the current patterns of behavior in society and propose a reflection on issues that are set aside by a large part of the population. Though dark and macabre, his art is sobering and speaks the unfortunate truth about modernity.

Learn the psychology of Gaslighting, its signs, manipulation techniques, how to respond to it and self-help tips to deal with gaslighting.

As any long-time reader of this column knows, we routinely draw from historical lessons to highlight that this time is not different. Throughout the 18th century, for example, France was the greatest…

Shortly after the end of hostilities in WWII, a new existential threat to America, apparently focused on the Western States, California in particular, began to emerge. Over the years, its form and substance began to coalesce into a coherent and recognizable threat. It soon became apparent that certain enemies of the United States were developing strategies to inflict significant damage to America's infrastructure, institutions, and business and business organizations. Throughout the postwar years, there developed low level but persistent attacks on the military and law enforcement. The theory apparently being that disruptions to those institutions would eventually lead to the decline and disruption of American society in general, resulting in its inevitable collapse into chaos and anarchy. If that occurs, freedom will die and domestic and foreign corruption will triumph. Prior to NineEleven, America failed to fully recognize and appreciate the dangers it faces. Identification and coordinated elimination of the multitude of threats was virtually non existent. The FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, mistakenly considered communism the primary threat, and marshaled the nation's considerable resources to oppose that threat. To this day, the United States continues its costly and ineffective defense against those whose sole mission is to conquer, rule, and destroy. Without effective countermeasures, we will meet our Armageddon face to face, and the forces of evil will make Dante's inferno seem like a Sunday afternoon picnic in the park. | Author: Draco Yungling | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: May 29, 2017 | Number of Pages: 86 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1546996850 | ISBN-13: 9781546996859

As we are all aware that there are a lot of issues present in today’s society. Even though we notice them, we are not too fast to tackle and fix them.

Heartwarming Michio Kaku quotations from books that are proven to give you inner joy. Learn life lessons by reading famous Michio Kaku quotes

We live in a society that has dozens of problems. Unfortunately, that is the way it has become, from narcissism, the rise of social media and global warming. It seems like it is not getting

Globalization, the technological interconnectedness of societies, and America's military prowess have created the opportunity and motive for future peer competitors to exploit Unrestricted Warfare (URW) strategies. This holistic approach to warfare employs coherent and integrated multidimensional actions, synchronized in time and space, combining all available means, including military and civilian, violent and non-lethal force, targeting adversary's wide-spectrum domains, aiming to affect opponent's will and capabilities during times of real or perceived conflict. Shifting the emphasis from military to political, economic, information, and cultural engagements, future peer competitors will aim to constrain the US's response within a regional or global sphere of interest, degrading its combat effectiveness, by collapsing government organizations, and disrupting the normal flow of society. Such perspective produces several strategic implications, exposing legal and moral dilemmas, the increasing civilianization of war, and risk society challenges. The fact that warfare is expanding beyond the military domain continues to constrain Western thought, challenging military and political decision-makers. Therefore, it demands a shift of mindset in order to understand that the main strategic differences towards warfare are cultural, and that warfare should be viewed as a holistic endeavor. Hence, the importance of a coherent integration of US's national security strategy. This involves a three step approach based on renewed strategic thought, the purposeful adaptation leading to a holistic-agency approach, and a people-centric perspective enhancing the education of the national security practitioners.

Join economist Jerry Robinson as he explores the history behind the U.S. petrodollar system, its influence on world events, and inevitable collapse.

During and after the collapse of America; looting or scavenging will be a common occurrence, as people will do what ever it takes to survive. While there is a very strong stigma attached to the for…

Just as civilizations fell before, our society may be headed for collapse. With the right ingredients, the western world may fall prey to its own devices and end life as we know it. The chilling part is we are seeing some of the same signs that occurred right before the fall of the Roman Empire.

This innovative book investigates the concept of collapse in terms of our built environment, exploring the future transition of modern cities towards scenarios very different from the current promises of progress and development. This is not a book about the end of the world and hopeless apocalyptic scenarios. It is about understanding change in how and where we live. Collapse is inevitable, but in the built environment collapse could imply a manageable situation, an opportunity for change or a devastating reality. Collapsing gracefully means that there might be better ways to coexist with collapse if we learn more about it and commit to rebuild our civilisations in ways that avoid its worst effects. This book uses a wide range of practical examples to study critical changes in the built environment, to contextualise and visualise what collapse looks like, to see if it is possible to buffer its effects in places already collapsing and to propose ways to develop greater resilience.The book challenges all agents and institutions in modern cities, their designers and planners as well as their residents and users to think differently about built environment so as to ease our coexistence with collapse and not contribute to its causes. .

In this graphic, the University of Cambridge’s Luke Kemp compiled a list of civilisations to compare how long they lasted.

It's important to make critical medical decisions before a collapse occurs. This guide covers decisions you should make.

Chelsea Green Publishing is recognized as a leading publisher of books on the politics and practice of sustainable living, publishing authors who bring in-depth, practical knowledge to life, and give readers hands-on information related to organic farming and gardening, ecology and the environment, healthy food, sustainable economics, progressive politics, and, most recently, integrative health and wellness.

A rallying cry to those who care for this nation: to lead the back to biblical standards and the blessing of God that we have enjoyed over so many generations before it is to late. The authors contend that it was none of these, but something far more valuable. British law, education and government were based on godly standards revealed in the Bible. Now the Coronation Oath which binds Parliament to those standards has become little more than an empty form of words. We may regard this as inevitable in our pluralistic society, but God is issuing a warning: our moral collapse will be swiftly followed by economic collapse, and he will send a physical earthquake as a sign.

If a disaster is severe enough to throw society into chaos, but not severe enough to cripple the government, you can expect it to be despotic.

In today's unraveling society, is the death of the institutional church inevitable? Regele and Schulz take a hard look at generational and societal trends in America. Paying special attention to religious beliefs, church attendance, and denominational membership, they offer a thought-provoking framework for thinking about change and what the church must do in order to survive. 288 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.

Written in the winter of 1846-7 as a response to Proudhon's Système des Contradictions Economique ou Philosophie de la Misère, this is essential background for appreciating Marx's later work, including Capital and his Communist Manifesto. Here, Marx begins to explore such concepts as constituted or synthetic value, the division of labor and machinery, competition and monopoly, strikes and the combination of workmen, and free trade, all of which would later come to play important roles in his social and political philosophy. Anyone wishing to understand Marx's approach to capitalism as an oppressor of the proletariat and as a movement destined to collapse must consider this required reading. Prussian philosopher KARL MARX (1818-1883) was a social scientist, historian, and political revolutionary. He is indisputably the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. Although scholars largely ignored him in his own lifetime, his social, economic, and political ideas gained rapid acceptance in the socialist movement after his death.

Key Features The definitive guide to commanding the forces of the Aeldari 200 pages containing rules, background lore, and beautiful art Includes Warlord Traits, Relics, in-depth crusade rules, 57 datasheets, and more The Aeldari once ruled the galaxy, before their civilisation collapsed under the weight of their hedonism. Now they are a dying and fractured race, their differing factions all finding ways to survive in a galaxy where their extinction seems inevitable. All members of Aeldari society depend on the power of their seers, the skills of their warriors, and the technological superiority of their sleek weapons and engines of war.The Asuryani sail the sea of stars aboard massive starships called craftworlds, their citizens keeping to highly disciplined Paths to avoid drowning in the same decadence as their ancestors. The Harlequins are warrior-dancers who worship Cegorach, the Laughing God, and do not distinguish between art and war. Some, like the Corsairs, hark back to the individualism of old, plundering the space lanes for personal profit, while the Ynnari see the salvation of their race in grim unification under Ynnead, the God of the Dead.This luxurious and expansive book is a must-have for Aeldari players and collectors. Not only does it provide you with the rules to play an Aeldari army, but it also contains loads of background lore, so you can learn all about the rise and fall of the Aeldari, how they wage war, the many Paths their society walks, and the diverse factions that exist beneath the Aeldari banner.Inside this 200-page hardback book, you'll find:– In-depth background on the Aeldari, from their rise and fall to the many factions that split off from their original civilization, as well as information on multiple craftworlds such as Biel-Tan, Saim-Hann, Iyanden, and Ulthwé– Majestic artwork depicting many aspects this once-great and still awe-inspiring civilization, from fearsome Aspect Warriors to roguish Corsairs– All the rules you need to play an Aeldari army, be they craftworlders, Ynarri, Harlequins, Corsairs, or a mix, including 57 datasheets, from the war-forged Avatar of Khaine to the rank and file Guardian Defenders– All the rules you need to lead Asuryani, Harlequin, and Ynarri forces in Crusade and narrative games, including Agendas, Battle Traits, Requisitions, Crusade Relics, and unique campaign structures for each faction of Aeldari– An 'Eavy Metal miniatures showcase full of lovingly painted Aeldari miniatures

In All Societies Die, Samuel Cohn asks us to prepare for the inevitable. Our society is going to die. What are you going to do about it? But he also wants us to know that there's still reason for hope. In an immersive and mesmerizing discussion Cohn considers what makes societies (throughout history) collapse. All Societies Die points us to the historical examples of the Byzantine empire, the collapse of Somalia, the rise of Middle Eastern terrorism, the rise of drug cartels in Latin America and the French Revolution to explain how societal decline has common features and themes. Cohn takes us on an easily digestible journey through history. While he unveils the past, his message to us about the present is searing.Through his assessment of past--and current--societies, Cohn offers us a new way of looking at societal growth and decline. With a broad panorama of bloody stories, unexpected historical riches, crime waves, corruption, and disasters, he shows us that although our society will, inevitably, die at some point, there's still a lot we can do to make it better and live a little longer.His quirky and inventive approach to an \"end-of-the-world\" scenario should be a warning. We're not there yet. Cohn concludes with a strategy of preserving and rebuilding so that we don't have to give a eulogy anytime soon.

From Catherine to Peter the Great to Tsar Nicholas to Vladimir Putin, these Russian historical fiction books by master storytellers will keep you reading long into the night. Read about corruption in Putin's Russia, true spy stories, drama of World War II, the Siege of Leningrad and Stalin's Reign of Terror.

Key Features The definitive guide to commanding the forces of the Aeldari 200 pages containing rules, background lore, and beautiful art Includes Warlord Traits, Relics, in-depth crusade rules, 57 datasheets, and more The Aeldari once ruled the galaxy, before their civilisation collapsed under the weight of their hedonism. Now they are a dying and fractured race, their differing factions all finding ways to survive in a galaxy where their extinction seems inevitable. All members of Aeldari society depend on the power of their seers, the skills of their warriors, and the technological superiority of their sleek weapons and engines of war.The Asuryani sail the sea of stars aboard massive starships called craftworlds, their citizens keeping to highly disciplined Paths to avoid drowning in the same decadence as their ancestors. The Harlequins are warrior-dancers who worship Cegorach, the Laughing God, and do not distinguish between art and war. Some, like the Corsairs, hark back to the individualism of old, plundering the space lanes for personal profit, while the Ynnari see the salvation of their race in grim unification under Ynnead, the God of the Dead.This luxurious and expansive book is a must-have for Aeldari players and collectors. Not only does it provide you with the rules to play an Aeldari army, but it also contains loads of background lore, so you can learn all about the rise and fall of the Aeldari, how they wage war, the many Paths their society walks, and the diverse factions that exist beneath the Aeldari banner.Inside this 200-page hardback book, you'll find:– In-depth background on the Aeldari, from their rise and fall to the many factions that split off from their original civilization, as well as information on multiple craftworlds such as Biel-Tan, Saim-Hann, Iyanden, and Ulthwé– Majestic artwork depicting many aspects this once-great and still awe-inspiring civilization, from fearsome Aspect Warriors to roguish Corsairs– All the rules you need to play an Aeldari army, be they craftworlders, Ynarri, Harlequins, Corsairs, or a mix, including 57 datasheets, from the war-forged Avatar of Khaine to the rank and file Guardian Defenders– All the rules you need to lead Asuryani, Harlequin, and Ynarri forces in Crusade and narrative games, including Agendas, Battle Traits, Requisitions, Crusade Relics, and unique campaign structures for each faction of Aeldari– An 'Eavy Metal miniatures showcase full of lovingly painted Aeldari miniatures

We often don’t realize how much our global economy is tied into the internet and how incredibly vulnerable it is to Cyber Attacks, but by understanding the potential dangers of this threat an…

Key Features The definitive guide to commanding the forces of the Aeldari 200 pages containing rules, background lore, and beautiful art Includes Warlord Traits, Relics, in-depth crusade rules, 57 datasheets, and more The Aeldari once ruled the galaxy, before their civilisation collapsed under the weight of their hedonism. Now they are a dying and fractured race, their differing factions all finding ways to survive in a galaxy where their extinction seems inevitable. All members of Aeldari society depend on the power of their seers, the skills of their warriors, and the technological superiority of their sleek weapons and engines of war.The Asuryani sail the sea of stars aboard massive starships called craftworlds, their citizens keeping to highly disciplined Paths to avoid drowning in the same decadence as their ancestors. The Harlequins are warrior-dancers who worship Cegorach, the Laughing God, and do not distinguish between art and war. Some, like the Corsairs, hark back to the individualism of old, plundering the space lanes for personal profit, while the Ynnari see the salvation of their race in grim unification under Ynnead, the God of the Dead.This luxurious and expansive book is a must-have for Aeldari players and collectors. Not only does it provide you with the rules to play an Aeldari army, but it also contains loads of background lore, so you can learn all about the rise and fall of the Aeldari, how they wage war, the many Paths their society walks, and the diverse factions that exist beneath the Aeldari banner.Inside this 200-page hardback book, you'll find:– In-depth background on the Aeldari, from their rise and fall to the many factions that split off from their original civilization, as well as information on multiple craftworlds such as Biel-Tan, Saim-Hann, Iyanden, and Ulthwé– Majestic artwork depicting many aspects this once-great and still awe-inspiring civilization, from fearsome Aspect Warriors to roguish Corsairs– All the rules you need to play an Aeldari army, be they craftworlders, Ynarri, Harlequins, Corsairs, or a mix, including 57 datasheets, from the war-forged Avatar of Khaine to the rank and file Guardian Defenders– All the rules you need to lead Asuryani, Harlequin, and Ynarri forces in Crusade and narrative games, including Agendas, Battle Traits, Requisitions, Crusade Relics, and unique campaign structures for each faction of Aeldari– An 'Eavy Metal miniatures showcase full of lovingly painted Aeldari miniatures