hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life
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Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Interview with Gregg Easterbrook, Author of The Progress Paradox
When I first read The Progress Paradox, I was struck by how relevant its message still is today. That while life has improved by nearly every material measure,
Food & Foraging Live
The Making of Pham – Plant-Based Lunchboxes
Adam and Dani are great at getting their own lunches. Their go-to option for many years has been some sort of smallgoods and cheese on wholemeal bread. While
Effective Altruism Give Giving & Generosity
From Soybeans to Sankeys – Visualising Spending and Impacts
Getting Clear on Giving Each year, we reflect as a family on what we value most. In 2024, that meant digging deep—not just into our wallets, but into
Community Support Give Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Expanding Our Empathy Envelope
Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind, thoughtful, and deeply honest. We were talking about
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Change is Possible – The Acid Rain Story
In the face of acid rain, eco-deterioration in the 1970s prompted significant societal change by the 1990s through cap-and-trade and cleaner fuels. This narrative parallels other movements, like same-sex marriage and smoking reduction, emphasizing the power of grassroots mobilization, changing norms, and diverse coalitions to inspire lasting transformations for a sustainable future.
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How We Afford to Give: A Story of Privilege, Choice, and a Few Missteps
A lot of people have asked us lately:“How can you afford to give so much?”($47,000 last year — about 25% of our gross income) The real answer is
Learning & Education Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Book Review: Less is More
Living Better by Doing Less Imagine a world where neighbourhoods hum with shared tools and laughter instead of traffic. Where food grows in backyards and balconies. Where work
Learning & Education Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Sapiens, Simplicity, and the Surprising Science of Joy
What Yuval Noah Harari’s bestseller taught me about living more with less. When I first read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, I expected a sweeping history of humankind
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The Power of Giving
“Effective giving makes a difference.” That’s not just a feel-good sentiment—it’s a truth we’ve experienced first-hand. Last year, our family donated about a quarter of our income to