Living on the Real World
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Sustainability? Problematic not just in concept but also in execution.
The execution. Sustainable development, in the implementation, is seriously flawed, at all levels. You feel guilty, don’t you? You should....
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Sustainability? An oxymoron. We can only buy time.
We lack (and rather urgently need) a holistic approach to the real world. In fact, here’s the ideal: in every...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
The real world? The truth is, we don’t relate.
How many times have you heard someone say, “I can’t relate to him (or her)!…or… I can’t relate to that...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Por la razón o la fuerza!
As I write this, a meeting is underway here in Washington DC – a two-day workshop entitled satellite navigation and...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Colloquy is better than soliloquy!
Last week I heard from a colleague and good friend, Roger Pielke, Jr. In my reply to his e-mail, I...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Scientists, version 4.0
In the competitive world of computer software, smartphones, and other technology and devices, it’s all about version. Internet 1.0? Soooooooooo...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Science? More relevant every day. And also more political.
The Founding Fathers found science fascinating. Franklin was one of the foremost scientists of his day, renowned worldwide. In 1743,...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways, and be wise!
This Biblical proverb warns against laziness, and exhorts each of us to higher levels of diligence and industry. A good...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
Honesty. After all these years, still the best policy
Friday’s post introduced the notion of policy. A policy is a decision – but not a single decision. It’s a...
Living on the Real World, Perspectives
The Real World? Might be broken. Where’s that toolkit?
Let’s take stock. We face five major challenges: – (unfavorable) climate variability – natural hazards – unintended environmental consequences stemming...
