Ava, Humans have created thousands of cultures, not just the one that is now destroying our planet. Blaming our current problems on a single monolithic ...
The ego is a construct, a pseudo entity characterized by a boundless inability to empathize, who thrives on obsessive thought and shrivels in the light of...
Careful, Buddhism can be a great excuse for inaction Snaildarter ... From: ATLeavers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ATLeavers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom...
Thanks, Ava, I read the invitation you received from one of IBM's Program Managers for Corporate Citizenship for a 1-on-1 discussion on Friday. Initiating this...
My thoughts on the differences weren't really limited to topography, although I do remember Athens as being an unforgivably hilly place to ride bikes. There...
Hey y'all, we had our first meetup on sunday. It was at the Starbucks at Northlake in Tucker. We discussed a wide range of topics: effects of global warming,...
That sounds really cool, and I'll try to make the next one, it's not far from me. Though I can't help but chuckle about a survivalist group meeting at...
I studied Taoism some years back; in one book, the author said the difference between a Buddhist and a Taoist was that a Buddhist would meditate on a problem...
Yeah, when I saw the date, I says to meself, "Al is having one up on us. Survivalists at a Starbuck, io, roight, wink wink nudge nudge." (Sorry, I'm medieval...
Thanks, Todd, Changing minds is tricky business, and Ava has a good point about using delicacy when appropriate. Again, there's no one right answer. Change...
I thought about having the meetings in my bunker but then I wondered whether that would scare off women from attending. Starbucks is a more attractive place....
Interesting. Hadn't heard that, but my wife and I have both developed more of a preference for Taoism over Buddhism lately anyway. Sounds like we made the...
Al, Survivalism raises all sorts of new questions: 1) Is your purpose to replant a more peaceful culture? 2) Will you carry with you a specific creed, code, or...
I'm a student of primitive survival skills. The best chance for long term survival is a small group of people pooling their skill/ experience and helping one...
Todd, while the scenario you present is indeed possible, I personally doubt very much that it is likely. I imagine something far more slow and plain than the...
Hello all, Not sure how this will translate onto our listserve emails, but Sevananda in Atlanta is doing a permaculture workshop on June 2nd for $50. The...
The author gives a class in Decatur on keeping chickens at home. I took it last year. http://www.conservemag.com/2007/04/01/food-security/urban-flock/...
I don't believe that Douglas has chickens, but several mutual friends of ours do, if you'd like referrals. Chris ________________________________ From:...
Starbucks is fine. A leaver may see SB as a shiny representation of mother culture, but a survivalist should view it strictly from utilitarian basis. Coffee is...
I agree completely, the good thing about Buddhism is it encourages inaction which is normally good, because it lowers the human footprint on the planet. Taoism...
David, You did not get my point and I don't think you will cause you are going to stick with what you see. I get what Daniel Quinn is saying. I PROMISE YOU...
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Note article on urban farming in the World Future Society newsletter. ********************************************* FUTURIST UPDATE News & Previews from the...
At least you got a response David. ABP ... what you see. ... easy way out or making an excuse <--- there are 2 different distinct steps here. ... possible...
Subject: A GIANT HAS PASSED I was privileged to know Ogden, as with so many of his generation he can't be replaced. He is one of the key reasons that Georgia...
I know I'm in the minority on this subject, but here are the things I believe you would need to survive after the fall of civilization. I might add I hope...
Ava, Thanks for taking the time for the response. I greatly appreciate the time and intellectual capital you give to the ATLeaver group, and what I have ...
