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Transportation Systems

Transportation systems in a Celebration Society are, of course, important. As I see it, they need to be reliable, largely automated (excepting slow speed conveyances and walking), pollution free, and quiet. I imagine curving walkways, divided into sections for slow speed (walking), and medium speed (bikes, scooters). As I see it, we will likely have […]

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The Mortality Option (Updated)

I usually won’t make blogs out of updates to the book, preferring to save them in a folder for the second edition. However, today I have decided to make an exception. The reason is a development that affects every one of us, and makes it more prudent for each living person to plan for the […]

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Your Oar in the Water

Those of us who appreciate the potential of a Celebration Society can also see that there’s a lot to be done between here and there. It will require many talents; many perspectives–and much energy. But, as the Vikings proved in traveling to North America, even an ocean can be crossed in a well-crafted vessel through […]

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How NOT to find an ally

I had a heartbreaking experience recently. I met an extraordinary man, whom I thought would become both a friend and an ally. Then he was neither. Allies are extremely important to building a Celebration Society. Each of us humans has notable strengths and notable weaknesses. (I am well aware of my limited strengths and many […]