Podcast #24: Michael Zimmerman Gets Philosophical on Tech
In a wide-ranging conversation, philosopher Michael Zimmerman contextualizes our technological journey within the history of Western thought.
In a wide-ranging conversation, philosopher Michael Zimmerman contextualizes our technological journey within the history of Western thought.
A farmstead in Virgina has built a sustainable low-energy lifestyle. Can the rest of us follow their example?
While science and technology are usually paired in modern discourse, the false relationship hides ulterior motives.
Industrial agriculture has increased the food supply, but it has done so at tremendous cost to the environment, food quality, health, and family farming.
As digital technologies improve exponentially, the pace of change has become too great for healthy adaptation.
Climate change is already affecting agriculture. What will this mean for iconic food items that help define cultures? Can we gracefully adapt?
The most recent wave of back-to-landers, seeking sustainability, simplicity, and meaning, have a rich vein of resources; they also have bigger challenges.