1) Katie Singer has provided some provocative thoughts to begin this new year. Hopefully, 2024 will bring new awareness about our problems and more willingness to confront them.
What does the Earth want from us?
“One hundred years ago, Rudolf Steiner observed that because flicking a switch can light a room (and the wiring remains invisible), people would eventually lose the need to think.
Indeed, technologies have outpaced our awareness of how they’re made and how they work. Technologies have outpaced our regulations for safety, environmental health and public health.
Calling for awareness of tech’s consequences—and calling for limits—have become unwelcome.”
https://katiesinger.substack.com/p/what-does-the-earth-want-from-us
2) A belated newsletter with accomplishments from Dr. Meg Sears of “Prevent Cancer Now”.
Happy Solstice!
“This time of renewal is a great time to support cancer prevention
We ARE making a difference! We want to share some powerful moments from 2023, that have shifted and amplified narratives to better protect health.
Here’s a sampling from 2023 of work for healthiest options, and to stop exposures to carcinogens:…”
https://mailchi.mp/preventcancernow/solstice-2023?e=5e59f6a1f4
3) For those who missed this webinar on Dec.13, here is the recording of this important discussion.
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The International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age
“On December 13, 2023, advocates from around the world joined primary Declaration author Julian Gresser to share some of their experiences and materials as well as their thoughts and ideas for using the Declaration to increase awareness in their countries.”
https://www.thechildrensdeclaration.org/webinar
Sharon Noble, Director, Citizens for Safer Tech
“I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. I think if you want to change something, change it today and don’t wait until the New Year.” Georgina Bloomberg
Sent from my wired laptop with no wireless components. PLEASE Practice Safe Tech.