GREEN CITIES SERIES | ARTICLE 4
Singapore has spent sixty years turning a cleared island into a green city, and the results are, in many respects, extraordinary. But the question the city-state now faces is different from the ones it has already answered: how do you make a highly managed, deeply unequal ecological showpiece into a city that is genuinely resilient — for everyone who lives in it?
The otters arrived without permission. In a city where almost nothing happens without...
1. Preparation:
Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed.
Sit comfortably on a cushion, chair, or floor with your spine straight.
Close your eyes gently...
1. Introduction: The Global Cryosphere and Glaciological Significance
The cryosphere, derived from the Greek word kryos meaning cold, constitutes the frozen water component of the...
The artificial intelligence industry has always oscillated between the roar of spectacle and the cold logic of consolidation. If late 2025 was defined by...
I. The Prestidigitator at the Edge of the World
In the landscape of contemporary ecological philosophy, David Abram cuts a figure both enigmatic and essential....
The agent economy emerges: browsers, sovereign stacks, and the quiet consolidation of intelligence
March 2026 feels strangely calm for an industry that only months ago...
1. Historical Baseline
Pre-1750 Wilderness Extent
The aurochs' last bellow echoed through Poland's Jaktorów Forest in 1627, marking Europe's first recorded megafaunal extinction.¹ This wild...
This piece is by way of tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I was privileged to meet him in the mid-1990s when I was National Campaign Director of the Australian Wilderness Society and we convened a conference on Tibetan Wilderness (an idea conceived by activist Chris Doran) held in Sydney, Australia. It was a honor to speak on the same platform as this extraordinary human being who exemplifies compassion and consistency of purpose. This extended article looks back on his life, philosophies and his ongoing contribution to advancing peace, compassion and kindness as a mantra for everyday living.
I. The Prestidigitator at the Edge of the World
In the landscape of contemporary ecological philosophy, David Abram cuts a figure both enigmatic and essential....
News in brief — 10 October 2025
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially declared the Christmas Island shrew (Crocidura trichura) extinct,...
Laughter is a universal human experience, transcending cultures, ages, and languages. While often regarded as a simple expression of amusement or joy, contemporary research reveals that laughter plays a...
Taoism: Ancient Practice – Contemporary Relevance
Taoism, also spelled Daoism, is an ancient philosophical and religious tradition that originated in China over two millennia ago. Rooted deeply in harmony with...
Congratulations and a thousand thanks to the New South Wales Government and Premier Chris Minns and his team for this most welcome and timely announcement. This is a marvelous...