Benjamin BienvenuTranscending human limitationHumans are storytelling creatures. If you can control the stories humans are telling themselves about the world, you control the humans…Apr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
Benjamin BienvenuMemory and ImmortalityAwareness of human impermanence plagues us all, from scientists conducting research on cloning technology to religious leaders preaching…Jun 9, 20221Jun 9, 20221
Benjamin BienvenuThe Social Dilemma.As we learn more about climate change, we need a level of agency that doesn’t paralyze but motivates us…Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Benjamin BienvenuThe gift of the present.I never finish any test on the first try. I always skip the harder questions until I get to the end and then return to the start after I…Mar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022
Benjamin BienvenuWhat can colors teach us about climate-resilient infrastructure?Ever wondered whether we all see the same colors? For example, is what you see as “blue” also blue for somebody else or is your “red” the2…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
Benjamin BienvenuPreserving the planet is a question of human will, not capacity.East Tennessee is known for many things but predictable weather is NOT one of them. In the 5 years I have lived here, I have seen the most…Jan 17, 20221Jan 17, 20221