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| | drbenjaminhabib.com
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| | From 2015-2021 I worked on a participatory-action research project exploring the politics of the global permaculture movement. I interviewed over 60 permaculture practitioners from around the world. This 10-part series summarises the findings from those interviews and caps my contribution to the permaculture movement. At its core, permaculture is more than just a system of...
| | www.ecologyandsociety.org
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| | van der Leeuw, S., and C. Folke. 2021. The social dynamics of basins of attraction. Ecology and Society 26(1):33. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-12289-260133
| | www.dubberly.com
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the need for a paradigm shift in design education to address complex, real-world challenges. It outlines the current limitations of design education, which often focuses on artifact-oriented problem-solving and lacks integration with emerging technologies and systems thinking. The text highlights the importance of rethinking design curricula to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches, critical thinking, and a broader understanding of social, environmental, and technological contexts. It also addresses the role of design in fostering innovation, sustainability, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for design education to evolve beyond traditional frameworks to better prepare students for the challenges of the future. T...
| | www.e-flux.com
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| [AI summary] This text is a complex and interdisciplinary exploration of ecological and mythological themes, particularly focusing on the Chthulucene as a new epoch following the Anthropocene and Capitalocene. It weaves together concepts from environmental science, feminist theory, science fiction, and ancient mythology to envision a future where humanity and non-human entities coexist in a more symbiotic relationship. The text references various mythological figures such as Gaia, Potnia Theron, and Medusa, and discusses the importance of chthonic (underworld) powers in shaping ecological and cultural narratives. It also touches on the role of science fiction in imagining alternative futures and the need for a more inclusive and sustainable relationship with...