My brain is boggled by the global push to build massive data centres consuming vast amounts of electricity while the world needs to reduce its environmental impact for humanity to survive. Why are we on this track?
It’s a hard time to be young and the reaction of some is to live in the moment. That’s not such a bad plan, particularly if you don’t believe in an afterlife.
Universalism considers laws and rules can be devised that apply to everyone. Particularism says we need to consider context and relationships – rules can change according to the circumstances and who is involved. Is one more right than the other? Can they be combined in the political realm?
Novelty is addictive if you are the type of person who enjoys change. While the need for novelty supposedly wanes with age, that’s not what I’ve found. How do I keep my addiction satiated?
What sort of maxxing do you indulge in? There have never been more methods on offer through which you can optimise your maximum potential! Feel tired already?
While we really enjoyed our time cycling in Xinjiang, China, the constant surveillance was something I’d rather not get used to.
Am I fooling myself that I don’t care how others see me given I colour coordinate my bikepacking clothing? And do humans have any choice in the matter, given it appears other animals are also fashion victims, including orca?
Bike packing frees you from thinking about how you look because there are no mirrors and whether your legs are turning the pedals is far more important. If only it always could be like that.
When the amount of ambient sound decreases it is much easier to listen, like when you are in the mountains of Mongolia. Listen to the environment, your partner, your internal state. Having space to listen is special.
The Altai mountains, and Xinjiang China, are hot! While many places are experiencing rising temperatures from climate change, 40C has been a normal summer temperature in these regions for millenia. How have humans survived here for over 45,000 years?
