Yesterday I had a question from someone in Japan regarding America. He writes: Greg Johnson, Thank you so much! I would like to know the shadow of the life of the people. Almost Japanese people think that all American people are so happy. I want to know the American truth in the every fields. Economically,… Continue reading American Pride, Happiness, Economy, and Politics
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President George W. Bush Speech at John Lewis Memorial (30 Jul 2020)
Speech Transcript Good morning. Distinguished guests, John-Miles, Lewis’ family and friends, Lord I thank you for inviting us for being here today. John’s story began on a tiny farm in Troy, Alabama, a place so small he said you can barely find it on a map. Dr. Warnock talked about the chickens. I did a… Continue reading President George W. Bush Speech at John Lewis Memorial (30 Jul 2020)
Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Farming – Patagonia Documentary
PART 1: Big Agriculture Is Broken Growing food and fiber with industrial techniques has devastated our climate. Conventional agriculture contributes up to 25% of the emissions driving the climate crisis. But there’s another way. Regenerative Organic methods can build healthy soil which helps draw carbon back in the ground. Part 2: Soil Is the Solution… Continue reading Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Farming – Patagonia Documentary
Humans are apex predators who consume entire habitats, and we have reached peak growth.
When hiking through a forest, it’s common to see a fallen tree that is being consumed by a combination of fungus, ants, and decomposition. The circle of life will eventually allow the tree to rot and turn into soil again. Xylophagy is a term used in ecology to describe the habits of an herbivorous animal… Continue reading Humans are apex predators who consume entire habitats, and we have reached peak growth.
The 2020 Global Desert Locust Invasion – Climate, Food Scarcity and Desertification
This page offers news and information about the 2020 global desert locust invasion. Stories and reports are listed below in chronological order with emphasis on the source and date. Some unusual fluctuations in climate have resulted in excessive locust populations. These locust swarms can eat more quantities of food than the entire populations of some… Continue reading The 2020 Global Desert Locust Invasion – Climate, Food Scarcity and Desertification
Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)
Conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. And they find an audience that believes them. Scientists are studying why people have a tendency to believe nonsense is true. The Internet has profoundly changed our thinking in less than two decades. No other medium has manipulated human behavior to such an extent. The Internet can… Continue reading Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)
Privilege, Favor, and Access (Podcast #31)
In Episode #31, I discuss the traits and factors that give people privilege, favor, and access. (22 Jun 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download]
White Privilege — Access and Entitlement are about the averages, not the anecdotes.
There’s been a lot of talk recently about White Privilege and race relations in America. Those who wish to challenge the narrative of White Privilege have been using quotes from celebrities like Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington to question the validity of race having an impact on privilege. Two commonly used statements are below, followed… Continue reading White Privilege — Access and Entitlement are about the averages, not the anecdotes.
“Our commitments to racial equity” ~ Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
[The following message is from Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet. The statement was shared with everyone in the company on 17 Jun 2020 and also published to the Google blog.] Hi everyone, Over the past several weeks, violent and racist attacks against the Black community have forced the world to reckon with… Continue reading “Our commitments to racial equity” ~ Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
Archbishop Viganò: The Eternal Spiritual Struggle Between the Forces of Good and Evil
Summary On 7 June 2020, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump which describes an eternal spiritual struggle between the forces of good and evil. His letter refers to the recent protests in the United States. Rather than saying something potentially offensive like “there are good people on both sides”… Continue reading Archbishop Viganò: The Eternal Spiritual Struggle Between the Forces of Good and Evil
Neturei Karta: The Ultra-Orthodox Jews Who Support a Peaceful Dismantling of the State of Israel
In The Chosen, a book which was also produced as a movie, we learn about a strong difference of opinion among some Jewish people in the late 1940s regarding the establishment of Israel as a Jewish state. Followers of Ultra-Orthodox Judaism were opposed to establishing a Jewish state. At one meal, Reuven mentions that some… Continue reading Neturei Karta: The Ultra-Orthodox Jews Who Support a Peaceful Dismantling of the State of Israel
“All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me…” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Civil Rights Attorney
“All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me from that threat and violence.’ — In the video below, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson is sharing his story to remind folks that impressive credentials don’t shield Black people from police violence. (NowThis, 11 Jun 2020, YouTube 14 Jun 2020) To learn more, watch the… Continue reading “All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me…” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Civil Rights Attorney