Wisdom and technology
Our technological abilities are outpacing our wisdom.
We may put our faith in technology to save us, but it’s not trying to save us.
Technology is neutral and disinterested. People choose how
Hello, I'm Jim Applegate
I'm exploring how people like us can build a better world using the skills, tools and techniques of cultural activism.
I believe that we are all world creators and that we all have something important to contribute to creating a better world. I also believe that creating a better world is critical for our survival.
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Begin your creative practice
You have important life experience and knowledge that no one else has. Establish a creative practice, and you can use that knowledge to start making a difference right away.
Rethinking civilization
What does it mean to rethink a civilization? Does it mean that you have to tear down the old and build new? I don't think so. Civilization isn't just one thing, it's a whole bunch of systems working together, each fulfilling a needed function.
A military frame
Words matter. As artist-poet-scientists, we need to consider the power of words
and how we use them. Doing so is a powerful way to examine our personal universe
by identifying subtle frames and
Humanity's canvas
Humans are creators. It’s our super power. If you’re not sure, consider how our
pets must see us, magically creating dinners out of tin cans.
When all humans have the same