Category Archives: technology and design

Creating a new economic reality…… (your participation is requested)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Clare

I have been predicting a global financial collapse since I was at school. I remember learning about both population growth, and world resources and how they are used, and came to the obvious conclusion that a system that relies on … Continue reading →

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We don’t need no education ….?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Clare

I’ve been doing some research lately on the topic of education. I am not a big fan of mainstream education systems, and the whole culture of school, although from what I see, there are kids who are fine and can … Continue reading →

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A search engine that saves rainforest

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Clare

I’ve been using Ecosia for a little while and it works well. They give 80% of advertising profit to save Amazon rainforest. This sounds like a good thing in itself, but what is even more interesting is how it might … Continue reading →

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Oil Spill

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Clare

I believe that any event or experience has many potential meanings, nothing is intrinsically good or bad. I also sense an infinite number of possible timelines leading from each moment, and that my interpretation and response to whatever that moment … Continue reading →

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Buckminster Fuller

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Clare

Buckminster Fuller is one of my design heroes, and a true visionary with the guiding principle… “to make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or disadvantage of anyone.” … Continue reading →

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Musings on planes, volcanoes and the future of transport

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Clare

Over the past few days, whilst enjoying the sunshine on Hampstead Heath, I have been very aware of the sheer number planes crossing the sky, and their loud intrusive roar. For five days or so last week, London was blessed … Continue reading →

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Water stress

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Clare

This topic has sparked some energy in me, and I have been revisiting some sites and resources that I came across 2 years ago when I did a Permaculture Design Course in Nicaragua, and some reading that I have since … Continue reading →

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