Issue #6 - Earth Community
Letter from the SHIFT team #6
Welcome to the sixth issue of SHIFT magazine! In this issue of SHIFT we peer beneath the surface of the modern life we take for granted, taking aim at globalization, disconnection, and the fetishization of economic growth.
Read MoreWorld News Digest – Issue #6
The SHIFT team has trawled through hundreds of news sources and stories, turning up our bullshit filter to maximum volume, to bring you October and November’s global affairs highlights…
Read MoreAfter the G20 – Who, What, Why, and How?
SHIFT magazine treats you to an analysis of the G20 you won’t see in the mainstream media!
Read MoreCR File: Fire Coral
John Oliver investigates what is driving the decline of Fire Coral, one of the world’s rarest and most endangered species of coral, and the ecosystems that depend on it.
Read MoreAtamai Ecovillage: It’s Just Common-Sense
Rafaele Joudry introduces life at Atamai Eco-village in New Zealand, describing the common sense of a downshifted, localized way of life.
Read MoreChange the Culture, not the Climate
Theo Kitchener approaches the tough topic of how to shift our culture toward one that is not only more ecologically sustainable, but also a great deal happier.
Read MoreA Message from the Future: The Steady State Economy and the Incompatibility of Capitalism
Geoff Mosley paints a picture of a future steady-state economy in contrast with today’s pro-growth mania.
Read MoreCultural Evolution in a World of Moral Tribes
Anneke Vo examines the competing narratives vying for leadership of cultural change among today’s social movements and subcultures.
Read MoreSee No Evil: The Morality of Collapse
Dave Pollard ponders the complications a variety of divergent worldviews bring to the task of collaboration in the face of collapse.
Read MoreTop 10: Community-Building Cheat Sheet
Unsure where to start with building up your local community? Check out SHIFT’s nifty cheat-sheet on connecting for community resilience.
Read MoreSchooling the World: A Recipe for Competition, Compliance & Consumerism
Sean Crawley rips up the received wisdom of the role of our education system, challenging its adequacy in preparing children for life as part of a healthy Earth community.
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