We celebrate International PermaCulture Day
2014, with a bilingual talk (in English & Spanish)
that takes an integral perspective on this year's topic:
Food Freedom. See www.bit.ly/IPD2014 for program, links & video
To return the control of food to each local community is something essential to creating sustainable societies. Only installing this practice as habitual would change other systems a lot, amongst them the economy, soil regeneration & ecosystem & human health.
We explore the importance of food sovereignty & how it works in practice. Included in this class is an exploration in some detail in the various organic food-growing styles that can be used, in small & large scale, with examples of good practice in different areas of the planet.
We celebrate International PermaCulture Day
2014, with a bilingual talk (in English & Spanish)
that takes an integral perspective on this year's topic:
Food Freedom. See www.bit.ly/IPD2014 for program, links & video
To return the control of food to each local community is something essential to creating sustainable societies. Only installing this practice as habitual would change other systems a lot, amongst them the economy, soil regeneration & ecosystem & human health.
We explore the importance of food sovereignty & how it works in practice. Included in this class is an exploration in some detail in the various organic food-growing styles that can be used, in small & large scale, with examples of good practice in different areas of the planet.
of the PDC+++ in Integral Permaculture
see www.PermaCultureScience.com
What is the Integral Model & how does it work? Why is it so significant for this time in history?
In this class we study the integral model in depth & ask why it could be one of the most important maps for directing us in the creation of more sustainable human societies.
Integral theory is an all-inclusive framework that draws on the key insights of the world’s greatest knowledge traditions.
The awareness gained from drawing on all truths and perspectives allows the Integral thinker to bring new depth, clarity and compassion to every level of human endeavor — from unlocking individual potential to finding new approaches to global-scale problems.
Observation is fundamental to any design & goes far beyond looking at something carefully.
We involve all of our communication channels in a systemic & sistematic way, in good prolonged observation.
In this class we study in depth the clients interview & other observation techniques & tools.
In this class we explore social capital as the umbrella term we use to value a complex set of inner quadrant qualities such as creativity, innovation, social skills, connectivity, emotional intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, cultural awareness, etc., all of which have a critical part to play in re-designing any technology & therefore society as a whole. "Sustainable Development" has been criticized as a term for being inherently contradictory, but when all quadrants are taken into account, we can see that a major growth in the interior quadrants (personal development & culture) will probably be key in achieving any significant reduction in physical consumption or material growth, so 'sustainable development' is far from contradictory as a term. So how do we design for increasing and improving social capital?
What kind of maps and graphic representation do we have available to design with?
Although “the map is not the territory” the more accurate and appropriate are the maps we use, the easier it is for us to know where we are at any particular time, & where do we wish to go.
So learning how to make and use maps + various kinds of graphical representation of information ... is a key skill for permaculture designers.
This power point discusses the origins of early man and his migration. It incorporates a few YouTube videos and talking points to enhance additional data on the slides.
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxmattinsonjanel
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour ...
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxmehek4
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour ...
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxtodd541
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour.
Developing Northern Australia for 100 Million PeopleMohd Peter Davis
What became clear to the audience is that Australia already has the culture of agriculture, and the projects ready to go, all that's stopping it is the political will.
of the PDC+++ in Integral Permaculture
see www.PermaCultureScience.com
What is the Integral Model & how does it work? Why is it so significant for this time in history?
In this class we study the integral model in depth & ask why it could be one of the most important maps for directing us in the creation of more sustainable human societies.
Integral theory is an all-inclusive framework that draws on the key insights of the world’s greatest knowledge traditions.
The awareness gained from drawing on all truths and perspectives allows the Integral thinker to bring new depth, clarity and compassion to every level of human endeavor — from unlocking individual potential to finding new approaches to global-scale problems.
Observation is fundamental to any design & goes far beyond looking at something carefully.
We involve all of our communication channels in a systemic & sistematic way, in good prolonged observation.
In this class we study in depth the clients interview & other observation techniques & tools.
In this class we explore social capital as the umbrella term we use to value a complex set of inner quadrant qualities such as creativity, innovation, social skills, connectivity, emotional intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, cultural awareness, etc., all of which have a critical part to play in re-designing any technology & therefore society as a whole. "Sustainable Development" has been criticized as a term for being inherently contradictory, but when all quadrants are taken into account, we can see that a major growth in the interior quadrants (personal development & culture) will probably be key in achieving any significant reduction in physical consumption or material growth, so 'sustainable development' is far from contradictory as a term. So how do we design for increasing and improving social capital?
What kind of maps and graphic representation do we have available to design with?
Although “the map is not the territory” the more accurate and appropriate are the maps we use, the easier it is for us to know where we are at any particular time, & where do we wish to go.
So learning how to make and use maps + various kinds of graphical representation of information ... is a key skill for permaculture designers.
This power point discusses the origins of early man and his migration. It incorporates a few YouTube videos and talking points to enhance additional data on the slides.
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxmattinsonjanel
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour ...
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxmehek4
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour ...
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population Systems thinkers .docxtodd541
The Boiling Frog Theory on Population
Systems thinkers have given us a useful metaphor for a certain kind of human behavior in
the phenomenon of the boiled frog. The phenomenon is this. If you drop a frog in a pot of
boiling water, it will of course frantically try to clamber out. But if you place it gently in
a pot of tepid water and turn the heat on low, it will float there quite placidly. As the
water gradually heats up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one of us in
a hot bath, and before long, with a smile on its face, it will unresistingly allow itself to be
boiled to death.
We all know stories of frogs being tossed into boiling water - for example, a young
couple being plunged into catastrophic debt by an unforeseen medical emergency. A
contrary example, an example of the smiling boiled frog, is that of a young couple who
gradually use their good credit to buy and borrow themselves into catastrophic debt.
Cultural examples exist as well. About six thousand years ago the goddess-worshipping
societies of Old Europe were engulfed in a boiling up of our culture that Marija Gimbutas
called Kurgan Wave Number One; they struggled to clamber out but eventually
succumbed. The Plains Indians of North America, who were engulfed in another boiling
up of our culture in the 1870s, constitute another example; they struggled to clamber out
over the next two decades, but they too finally succumbed.
A contrary example, an example of the smiling-boiled-frog phenomenon, is provided by
our own culture. When we slipped into the cauldron, the water was a perfect temperature,
not too hot, not too cold. Can anyone tell me when that was? Anyone?
Blank faces.
I've already told you, but I'll ask again, a different way. When did we become we? Where
and when did the thing called us begin? Remember: East and West, twins of a common
birth. Where? And when?
Well, of course: in the Near East, about ten thousand years ago. That's where our
peculiar, defining form of agriculture was born, and we began to be we. That was our
cultural birthplace. That was where and when we slipped into that beautifully pleasant
water: the Near East, ten thousand years ago.
As the water in the cauldron slowly heats, the frog feels nothing but a pleasant warmth,
and indeed that's all there is to feel. A long time has to pass before the water begins to be
dangerously hot, and our own history demonstrates this. For fully half our history, the
first five thousand years, signs of distress are almost nonexistent. The technological
innovations of this period bespeak a quiet life, centered around hearth and village - sun-
dried brick, kiln-fired pottery, woven cloth, the potter's wheel, and so on. But gradually,
imperceptibly, signs of distress begin to appear, like tiny bubbles at the bottom of a pot.
What shall we look for, as signs of distress? Mass suicides? Revolution? Terrorism? No,
of cour.
Developing Northern Australia for 100 Million PeopleMohd Peter Davis
What became clear to the audience is that Australia already has the culture of agriculture, and the projects ready to go, all that's stopping it is the political will.
The following presentation will give you an in-depth look at the early development of biotechnology and will get you thinking about the role of biotechnology in your daily life.
Biodiversity is the variety of life in all its forms, levels & combinations. To maintain the biodiversity of the Gaian organism is of vital importance because each species represents a node of connexion in the complex web of Life which sustains us. At the moment our industrial & highly consumerist civilization is responsible for the disappearance of some 200 species per day.
These are converted into human biomass on a daily basis, but we're destroying the foundation that support our own survival. So there is a big job to do. In this class we explore some direct ways of increasing biodiversity at a local level, like seed recuperation, habitat protection, & starting to change our diet in a conscious way so that it adapts better to the indigenous ecosystem of our region, instead of trying to adapt nature to our whims.
Ver descripción de la conferencia en http://es.ecoinversion.net/HH
+ participa en las demás presentaciones en nuestro grupo FB para este evento: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConferenciaHH
See conference description in http://en.ecoinversion.net/hh
and come discuss these issues + participate in the rest of the conference presentations in our FB group for this event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HHConference/
En esta clase exploraremos el "capital social" como el concepto que utilizamos para valorar un conjunto complejo de cualidades internas como creatividad, innovación, habilidades sociales, conectividad, inteligencia emocional, conocimiento, sabiduria, conciencia, etc...todas con un papel importante en el re-diseño de cualquier tecnología y por tanto de la sociedad. Se ha criticado mucho el termino "Desarrollo sostenible" por ser inherentemente contradictorio, pero si tenemos en cuenta todos los cuadrantes, podemos ver que el crecimiento en los cuadrantes interiores (desarrollo personal y cultural) es clave para poder reducir el crecimiento material, así que "Desarrollo Sostenible" puede no ser algo contradictorio en absoluto. ¿Cómo diseñamos para incrementar y mejorar el capital social?
¿Por qué son tan importantes los árboles? Si cada uno de nosotrs planta 10,000 árboles podemos prevenir las catástrofes climáticas, regenerar los suelos predidos, aumentar la biodiversidad y preservar ecosistemas y ciclos vitales. Los árboles son los seres vivos más grandes y antiguos de la Tierra. Pero alrededor del 75% de los bosques antiguos se ha desvanecido debido a la acción humana. Así que es urgente que conozcamos y entendamos a los árboles, cómo plantarlos, cómo cuidarlos, cómo devolverles a su lugar de máxima importancia en la naturaleza.
En esta clase aprenderemos de biología de los árboles y funciones de los árboles, además de su influencia en nuestra cultura.
Cuando la humanidad acababa de descubrir la agricultura, los bosques cubrían alrededor del 50% de la superficie terrestre del Planeta Tierra. Ahora apenas cubren un 30%, y cada vez menos. Ahora mismo esta es la reparación física del entorno más urgente con la que tenemos que comprometernos, ya que los bosques son tan vitales para cada aspecto de la vida en la Tierra, protegiendo los ciclos vitales del aire, el agua y la tierra, estabilizando el clima local y global, creando suelos y hábitats para un número enorme de especies, manteniendo economías enteras y nuestra salud.
Los bosques juegan un papel clave en muchos niveles al ser tan básicos e incluso primordiales para los humanos. En esta clase conocemos íntimamente los Bosques, su composición, cómo funcionan y especialmente aprendemos a diseñar Bosques Comestibles, nuestro hábitat humano futuro, si vamos a sobrevivir y prosperar como humanos.
This class provides a solid introduction of the science & technology of the home, covering bio-climactic principles as well as choice of materials, location & design context. But we also question the great emphasis which is put on more & larger construction by the alternative movement these days. BioConstruction or EcoBuilding are terms which technically mean 'construction which promotes life' or 'ecological building', not something which is centered - yet again - on consumerist values: putting human whims & comfort above all else. How or when are these 'bio' & 'construction' terms used in contradictory ways? Do we need to coin a new 'perma-construction' term?
What Energy Sources are available & how do they work?
Civilizations are based on the fuels they use to power themselves. The fuel determines the technologies used, and the technologies determine the lifestyles, economies, and eventually the entire culture. So the transition to sustainable fuels is critical if we wish to design sustainable cultures.
This class explores which fuels can be considered 'renewable' & under which circumstances.
Also we look into the various transformer technologies which are needed to make this energy available to us, how they are most effectively used and we explore what a truly 'solar-powered civilization' might look like.
Why Dana Meadows as the mother of Integral Permaculture?
Dana Meadows was a pioneering environmental scientist, a great system thinker & educator, a leading voice in the environmental movement. She is best known for being the lead author of Limits to Growth, a milestone which alerted the world to the unsustainable course the western model of development was taking, back in 1972. The book, which reported on a study of long-term global trends in population, economics, and the environment, sold millions of copies and was translated into 28 languages & inspired the birth of permaculture, amongst its many of other important influences. A long-time organic farmer, professor & journalist, Meadows had a unique insight, passion & ability for translating the complexities of systems dynamics into practical action-points, some of this we will explore during this class.
What are the fundamental Energy Laws?
There are some basic energy laws the ignorance of which lead us to make very big & avoidable mistakes, as global as peak oil or as individual as believing our salvation will come from 'free energy'. Not understanding the basic laws that govern energy also lead us to staying permanently confused & therefore open to being manipulated with regards to any new technology or 'new miracle fuel' that is proposed. No progress can be made in terms of future energy choices if the majority of the population cannot distinguish myth from science in these important areas, and in this class we aim to firmly lay the foundations for understanding energy, which are also the foundation of any good sustainable design.
Esta clase proporciona una introducción sólida a la ciencía y tecnología del hogar, desde los principios bioclimáticos a la elección de materiales, localización y diseño. Pero también cuestionamos el gran énfasis que se está poniendo en la construcción en el movimiento alternativo hoy en día. Bioconstrucción es un termino que tecnicamente significa "construcción que promueve la vida" o "construcción ecológica" no algo centrado de nuevo en valores consumistas, poniendo el confort y los caprichos humanos por encima de todo. ¿Cuando y cómo estos terminos "bio" y "construcción" son contradictorios? ¿Necesitamos acuñar un nuevo termino? ¿permaconstrucción?
Hay algunas leyes básicas de la energía cuya ignorancia nos lleva a realizar grandes y evitables errores, ya sea a nivel mundial, como el pico del petroleo o a nivel individual como creer que nuestra salvación vendra de las "energías libres".
No entender las leyes básicas que gobiernan la Energía nos lleva a estar permanentemente confusos y por tanto abiertos a ser manipulables en cuanto a cualquier propuesta de nueva tecnología no nuevo "combustible milagroso".
No podemos progresar en cuanto a nuestras elecciones energéticas si la mayoria de la población no puede distinguir la ciencia del mito.
En esta clase queremos clarificar las bases para entender la Energía, que son tambien las bases para cualquier diseño sostenible.
Las Civilizaciones están basadas en los combustibles que utilizan. Los combustibles denterminan las tecnologías utilizadas y las tecnologías determinan los estilos de vida, economías y en ultima instancia la cultura. Así que la transición hacia combustibles sostenibles es crítica si queremos diseñar culturas sostenibles. Esta clase explora que combustibles pueden considerarse "renovables" y bajo qué circunstancias. Tambien veremos las diversas tecnologías de transformación necesarias para poder disponer de la energía, cómo las podemos utilizar de la forma más efectiva y en definitiva, qué aspecto podría tener una civilización realmente basada en energía solar.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
Follow us on: Pinterest
Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
1. Presented by
Stella & Jose
Program
1) Food freedom of
other species
2) Food that liberates
the planet
3) Food that liberates
the human mind & body
4) How not to be
enslaved by addictions
5) How to free our
meals & economies from
the Multinationals
0
2. Stella & Jose
Coordinator & tutor of
www.IntegralPermaCulture.org
+ Founder member of
www.8thLife.net
Administrator & IT support of
www.IntegralPermaCulture.org
Coordinator animal systems in
www.8thLife.net
3. Health Warning
this presentation could seriously
improve your health
BUT it might also annoy some
people a lot
as we question several
"permaculture holy legumes"
(it turns out cows are, infact, scientifically significant)
so open mind required!
4. To DO Permaculture:
"Start at the end of your
nose!"
so POINTING OUR
NOSES in the right
direction (= what mental models
we use, NOT recepies!)
turns out to be really,
REALLY important
5. "Integral" means we point our nose to ALL 4
quadrants, not just the usual external 2
excellent
design
takes good
note of
these,
the internal
quadrants
or
'invisibles'
but ...
we still tend
to think &
design with
'things':
externals,
& rarely join
them up very
well
(designing
larger
systems)
6. COMPONENTS
Site
Energy
Social
Abstract
Technologies, connexions,
structures, …
Legal aids, people, culture,
beliefs, commerce, finance, ...
Time, data, ethics, patterns,
values, motivations, ...
Water, land, climate, plants, soil, ...
DESIGN
is the beneficial asociation
of all of these types of components
The 4 quadrants map
onto the 4 design
components which
DEFINE permaculture
design
& usually we
under-estimate
these, the
"internal
quadrants"
we note that MANY design
errors are due to not taking
into account ALL types of
components
hence the need for
a more Integral
PermaCulture
7. System
(how the whole works,
dynamic)
Physical
(description of its
components)
Inner life
of the frog
(it's subjective
experience)
Social Life
("Frog's Culture", Life
Cycle)
8. • The Via Campesina Movement
• Basic Re-Connecting
• Types of Organic Agriculture
• Some Specific Foods
• Feeding the World
an integral exploration
M3.7 Food Sovereignty
slides + more up at www.bit.ly/RationalFood
9. Food Freedom?
Brandy Agerbeck
1) Food
freedom
of other
species
2) Food
that
liberates
the planet
3) Food
that
liberates the
human mind
& body4) How not to
be enslaved
by addictions
5) How to free our meals
& economies from the Multinationals
0) Question
Holy
Legumes
10. Presented by
Stella & Jose
Program
1) Food
freedom of
other
species
2) Food that liberates the
planet
3) Food that liberates the
human mind & body
4) How not to be enslaved
by addictions
5) How to free our meals &
economies from the
Multinationals
1
11. 2,014
a.c.
3,000,000
b.c.
Historical Model
from "Ishmael"
by Daniel Quinn
8,000
b.c.
Takers
Leavers
From Class 1.10 of the PDC+++ : Mental models of the Destructo-Culture
"the Civilized"
"the Indigenous"
Where & when humans
started to trespass on
the food freedom
of others
12. the cradle of our
civilization, or
fertile crescent
The Sumerian civilization evolved in this region aprox. 6,000
b.C., built canal systems & the first cities in the world
are Agriculture
AND
Civilization a
type1 error?
14. Cain & Abel tell the story of the bloody beginnings of civilization
- powered by agriculture
the
Caucasians
(whites >
'the mark of
Cain)
met the
Sumerians
(sheperds)
& killed
+ absorbed
them
Cain
Abel
15. Cain & Abel
Civilized
People
Leavers
Takers
Native
People
370 Million People Face the Threat of Extinction
- And Nobody Is Talking About It
"Any way of life that
perceives the world around
them
as consisting of resources
and not beings
and communities
to enter into these reciprocal
relationships with, is going
to destroy its land base."
Jensen
16. another story FROM
THE LEAVERS p.o.w.
The Garden of Eden
- there was a time when
(even the Takers) lived
in peace & harmony with
Nature ...
it involves
TWO sacred
TREES & us
dis-pleasing
God
from "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn (Integral PC pre-Text)
17. the Tree of Good & Evil
By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread...
... with painful labor you will give birth to children
& your husband will rule over you.
18. only the Gods
can eat
of the
Tree of
Knowledge
... & have it
work for them
in order to
know
what
shall live
& what
shall die
the Tree of Good & Evil
or "the Tree of Knowledge"
19. the Tree of Good & Evil
or "the Tree of Knowledge"
"if you eat
of this tree
you will
surely die"
= re-designing
entire eco-
systems is a
FATAL mistake
We don't have
the right to
grow the food
we "like"
to the exclusion
of anything
else
20. But ...
... there were
TWO
Mythical Trees
in the Garden of
Eden
& the other one was ...
The Tree of Life
21. the Tree of Life
It was last seen
in the garden of
Eden
and its fruit was
immortality.
It shared a place in
the middle of the
garden
with the tree of
knowledge.
23. Both these trees (& these stories)
warn AGAINST doing agriculture
DON'T eat of
the Tree of
Knowledge (of
Good & Evil),
but DO eat of
the Tree of Life
if you want to be
immortal
(sustainable)
= FOOD FREEDOM
for everyone
+ stop killing your brother Abel
& stop ruling over Eve>> Integral PC has a lot to say about this too
24. Our Creation Myth is deeply anthopocentric
from "Ishmael"by Daniel Quinn (Integral PC pre-Text)
Humans are not
the centre of
Creation ... so
'food freedom'
should mean
'food freedom
for ALL species'
- especially to
Permies!
25. "There is nothing fundamentally
defective in humans!
If you are given to represent a story that puts you in harmony with
the world, you will live in harmony with the world.
But if you are given a story to represent that puts you in
conflict with the world, as yours does, you will live in
conflict with the world.
If you are given a story to represent in which humans are the lords of the world,
humans will act as lords of the world ... if the world is an enemy to be
conquered, you will conquer it like an enemy, & one day this enemy
will inevitably lie bleeding at your feet, as we see it does at the
moment."
from "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn (Integral PC pre-Text)
We need to re-design stories, in order to REALLY re-design societies
26. Presented by
Stella & Jose
Program
1) Food freedom of other
species
2) Food that
liberates the
planet
3) Food that liberates the
human mind & body
4) How not to be enslaved
by addictions
5) How to free our meals &
economies from the
Multinationals
2
27. Climate change started with agriculture
Anthropogenic climate change is not something new
but it is now the most catastrophic & urgent emergency we face
together with its associated collapse of vital ecosystems.
200 species PER DAY are becoming extinct due to civilization.
Agriculture is estimated to
be the direct driver for
around 80% of
deforestation worldwide.
April Becomes
1st Month
With CO2 Levels
Above 400 PPM
28. Derrick Jensen:
"It's often said that the ability to recognize patterns is
one of the signs of intelligence. So, I'm going to list a
pattern here, and let's see if we can recognize it in less
than five or six thousand years.
When you think of the plains and hillsides of Iraq, is
the first thing that you think of normally cedar forests
so thick that sunlight never touches the ground?
That's how they were.
The first written myth of this culture is Gilgamesh
going in and deforesting those hills to make cities.
When you think of the Arabian peninsula, is the first
thing that you think of oak forest? That's what it
used to be. Let's move a little bit west, and you get
the cedars of Lebanon. They still have one on their
flag.
Plato was commenting on how deforestation was
destroying the springs and rivers in Greece.
And I'm sure that those in power said, Well, we need
to study it a little bit longer first, to make sure there's
a connection.
Greece was heavily forested, Italy was heavily
forested, North Africa was heavily forested."
29. www.bit.ly/ReversingClimateChange
we need VIABLE solutions
for climate change
that work FAST enough
on a global scale
... & this one has MAJOR
implications for the
kind of diet that is
most sustainable
30. holistic grazing in
HALF the degraded
grasslands can take
us back to PRE-
INDUSTRIAL levels
of CO2
in about a decade
whilst feeding people & restoring
ecosystems (= feeding lots more
species too)
32. Tractors, irrigation + lots of labour inputs (quicker, smaller scale)
mainly herbivores did this - with few labor inputs
33. Yet when most of us
think of "Food
Freedom", or 'doing
permaculture', we think
of gardens & forest
gardens.
We think of growing
vegetables, not
breeding animals.
Teaching that
vegetarianism is
more sustainable,
& that we could
feed all the
starving people
with the grains
we feed cattle ...
is very
misleading, naive
& possibly also
quite dangerous.
34. before 1492 - est. 60,000,000 bison
free in N.America, feeding themselves,
preserving ecosystems
today - 90,000,000 cows, captive in industrial
conditions, fed by petrol, destroying ecosystems
50million slaughtered in
1800s
35. So... we can produce great quantities
of very high quality foods for humans
• whist massively improving soil fertility
• restoring biodiversity,
• improving water cycles,
• & trapping a lot of CO2
36. & about consumption (if we want real justice)
• Live simply so that others can simply live also
means -
• providing animals with the best life we can
• honoring the animals we eat by eating all parts of them,
• harvesting the wild foods that our soils want to grow,
• preserving and preparing food with traditional methods
• + eating only what we need (not our addictions)
• & making our metabolism more efficient
Lots more on this in part 2 of this conference
37. Presented by
Stella & Jose
Program
1) Food freedom of
other species
2) Food that liberates
the planet
........................................
3) Food that liberates
the human mind & body
4) How not to be
enslaved by addictions
5) How to free our
meals & economies from
the Multinationals
38. More in the Integral Permaculture
Designers' Manual online
www.PermaCultureScience.org
& lots of Integral
PermaCulture
Courses in the
Academy's web
www.IntegralPermaCulture.org
39. Presented by
Stella & Jose
Program
1) Food freedom of other
species
2) Food that liberates the
planet
3) Food that
liberates the
human mind &
body
4) How not to be enslaved
by addictions
5) How to free our meals &
economies from the
Multinationals
3
See you next week at the same time for part2 !
Editor's Notes
The destruction of the prairies, wetlands and forests to grow crops (and build cities, big warships, etc.) started this process a long time ago.