Reading broadened my view of the world — “Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty” Frank Herbert, Children of Dune, p268 When I turn on the news, I often wonder what on Earth is going on. So much is happening, from the war in Ukraine and US-China tensions to new technology like generative AI and…

Reflecting on death can help you focus on what is important — “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 2,11 This year is flying by (how is it March already?!) and it has made me reflect on how short life is. Blink and you can miss it. As time…

You can have a bigger impact on the world than you think possible — As we come up to the end of the year and giving season, many people will be looking to donate to charity. …

Small reductions in methane emissions now will have an outsized impact on lowering future global temperatures. — The first thing most people think of when discussing the climate crisis is the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. As carbon dioxide is responsible for around 75% of greenhouse gas emission-induced warming, this thinking makes some sense. …

The potential is surprising and promising, but must be balanced with the risks. — A few weeks ago, a short news story in The Knowledge newsletter caught my eye: “Contrails, the thin white lines you sometimes see behind aeroplanes, account for around 35% of aviation’s global warming impact, according to the 2022 IPCC report. When Google teamed up with American Airlines to see if…

Nature-based climate solutions across these five ecosystems are key to reducing carbon emissions — “To restore stability to our planet, therefore, we must restore its biodiversity, the very thing we have removed. It is the only way out of this crisis that we ourselves have created. We must rewild the world!” David Attenborough As the world continues to heat up, with record-breaking heatwaves and…

Is there a right way to pursue our working lives? — If you are fortunate enough to be born in a developed country, such as the United Kingdom, you can expect to live to around 80, on average. That seems like a lot of time, right? Plenty to socialise, explore, eat, sleep, learn, build relationships and work. Considering the average retirement…

Amidst the hype, how important is carbon removal? — As the world wakes up to the need to accelerate efforts towards Net Zero, more and more people are talking about removing carbon from the atmosphere at scale. This includes The Economist, which recently asked ‘Can carbon removal become a trillion-dollar business?’ Can carbon removal become a trillion-dollar business? “TODAY WE SEE the birth of a new species,” declared Julio Friedmann, gazing across the bleak landscape. Along with…www.economist.com

An overview of the three pillars at the foundation of Stoicism — Stoicism is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance in modern life, despite being 2,000 years old. Its newfound popularity stems from its relevance to navigating the challenges of today, with its focus on reason and seeking the truth, understanding what is within your control, and ultimately how to lead a good…