Nowadays, conversations at far too many dinner parties, or social gatherings, move to how our system is failing us. This is the linear system of take, make break and waste. You know, the one that serves the 1% thanks to the facilitators who are digitally brainwashing the rest. Certainly not fair, definitely unnatural and rather antisocial whatever (un)social media and the propaganda machines will tell what is left of your free thinking mind.
This is not purely on a financial level either, for our energy, ideas, creativity and souls are also being drained, with attention levels on a par with a gold fish. Those doing very well don’t get how we are being dehumanised because the system works for them, the money driven algos running through their smart devices phones have them plugged in. For smart read dumb down.
However an increasing large number do not feel comfortable, waking up to the fact that their plans, lifestyles and natural Ying and Yang have been hijacked by data based technology shaping how we all think. When the middle class loses aspiration the world has a problem. Goodbye innovative spark, as we are self censor ourselves and sleep walk onto the digital highway to hell.
The Sense of humour by-pass seems almost complete and will fit well with the curious choice of humanoid forms for robots. Then again big tech, who sacked their ethics departments as AI was announced, will no doubt want to replace the only area of the job market that still chance a social laugh and joke in the work place. Emotions are inefficient.
We as humans are not digital and shouldn’t be wired to it, because it separates us from being free thinking social beings. Yes tech can serve us, but we see that we are increasingly serving it. The lakes, nay oceans, of our data being used are certainly not improving our lot whatever the algorithms are telling us through our feeds.
So what can we do?
We need to take a leaf from the Davos Elites book and begin to move in the right circles. Not financial ones but natural societal circles, where sharing best practice and knowledge ensure skills and understanding of the fundamentals endure.
If we want to keep one foot outside the new digital matrix – and we need to for humanity’s sake – then circular economy thinking on a planet of finite resources is key. For the $7 trillion Altman wants for a knowledge sucking worm we could really level up. For instance $37bn a year until 2030 would end extreme and chronic hunger while $5.8tn would facilitate the global green energy transition, less if we reigned in the energy gatekeepers greed.
Wealth building the community way.
We just need to start to push up and community wealth build to get us through the mess being created by the ‘great and the greedy’. The circular economy and natural community food growing go hand-in-hand to create a more sustainable relationship between humans and nature.
Circular Economy Closing the Loop:
- Reduced Waste: By design, a circular economy minimizes food waste. Surplus edible food gets redistributed to those in need, while inedible parts are composted or turned into bioenergy. This reduces reliance on landfills and the environmental impact of food decomposition.
- Resource Recovery: Food scraps, yard waste, and even human waste can be composted into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, which can harm soil health and pollute waterways.
Natural Community Food Growing:
- Reconnecting with Nature: Community gardens and urban farms allow people to directly participate in food production. This fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural cycles of planting, growing, harvesting, and composting.
- Regenerative Practices: Natural growing methods focus on building healthy soil. Techniques like cover cropping and crop rotation improve soil fertility, water retention, and biodiversity, all crucial aspects of a functioning ecosystem.
Combined Impact:
- Local and Seasonal: Community gardens often emphasize local and seasonal produce. This reduces transportation emissions and promotes biodiversity by encouraging planting that supports native pollinators.
- Education and Awareness: Community gardens become hubs for education and knowledge sharing. People learn about natural growing methods, the importance of healthy soil, and the impact of their food choices on the environment.
By working together, the circular economy and natural community food growing can create a more closed-loop system that nourishes people while protecting the environment. It’s a win-win for a healthier planet and a more engaged society.
