Addicted to novelty
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?
Tag: ski touring
Reverence
Have the majority of humans collectively lost our sense of reverence for the wild? For environments we are not actively managing? Has sci-tech been a significant driver of that loss?
Deliberation and Determination
Ski touring is a relatively risky activity. We had a trip planned but deliberated mightily over snow conditions, including likelihood of avalanches. Should we go? Luckily we did.
COVID-19 Origins & Motivations
How did the COVID-19 pandemic start? The scientific evidence now suggest the origin was the Huanan wet market. Do we need to know more?
Illusions of normality
Humans are more adaptable than they think they are. When travelling, wherever I am, what’s happening quickly starts to seem normal. This makes sense as living in a constant state of stress would be impossible. Will COVID start to feel normal soon?