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8 Books That Reimagine a Sustainable World

1 month ago | nextbigideaclub.com | Henry Gee |Mike Colias |Auden Schendler |Vince Beiser

Humans have a lot of work to do if we’re going to keep this planet habitable. It’s easy to dwell on the second part of that statement, but the first part is good news: If we put in the work, our species can enjoy a long, prosperous future here on Earth. It all comes down to what decisions we act upon today. These eight books offer guidance through the complex terrain of our current moment so that we can pave our way to sustainable civilization.
The End Of The Pier Show

Apr 28, 2024 | occamstypewriter.org | Henry Gee

What I Read In April Cixin Liu: The Dark Forest This is the sequel to The Three-Body Problem, which I read last month. In that book, astrophysicist Ye Wenjie sends a signal into space that alerts another species to human existence. The species inhabits a planet that orbits chaotically in a system of three suns. As a result, this planet, Trisolaris, is subject to extreme and unpredictable climate swings.
Hook, Line, and Sinker

Mar 6, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

It's hard to know ahead of time how certain days are going to go – especially if you’re woken in the early hours of the morning by the slopping baritone of your friend throwing up last night’s revelries. It’s the summer, and my parents had decided that I’m now old enough to make my own decisions. What this meant in practice was that they had started to wonder out-loud why my friends seemed to be busy all the time. “They’re not.” Well then, why wasn’t I seeing more of them?
Fleishman is in Trouble - A Distinctive Divorce Drama

Mar 5, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

Whilst helping his son with his summer physics project, Toby Fleishman is asked about block theory – the idea that the universe already contains everything that has, is, and will happen. The past, present, and future are all equally real, and all equally happening now. His son begins to grow concerned about the infinite things he has to now worry about as a result.
'Gym Bro' culture: Eating disorders repackaged

Feb 20, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

I was looking through Instagram Reels recently (I don't like TikTok but am more than happy to watch the exact same content weeks later and reposted by someone else) and happened across a cooking tutorial by a very muscled man. Yet, instead of just showing the ingredients, preparation time, and methods, he also talked about the number of calories and grams of protein per serving. The recipe was for four servings. Something with chicken. Ideal for meal prep and your macros, whatever that means.
The York Football Riot of 1660

Feb 20, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

The criticism has been made that Nouse Sport is too football centric. What fools we are to frequently cover a sport whose biggest match in its biggest tournament, the Men’s World Cup final, was watched by a measly one and a half billion people. It also disregards the great reporting we’ve done recently on rugby, netball, and snooker to name but a few. But, in light of these critical remarks, I shall be covering something a little different…a football thing. Yes, I know – I’m sorry.
Heavy defeat for Women's Rugby Union 2XV

Feb 17, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

It was a thoroughly miserable afternoon weather wise as the University of York’s Women’s Rugby Union 2XV played the Leeds University 2XV on 25 January in their first match of the term. For most of the first half the skies were grey and the rain was heavy. When the rain did eventually stop for the second half, the wind picked up. Unfortunately for York, the final result couldn’t brighten dampened spirits.
Try a new sport with the 'Turn Up and Play' sessions

Feb 17, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Henry Gee

I saw an inspiring quote online that I’d like to share – “Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself”. It was anonymous, presumably because whoever wrote it was chased out of town immediately after they said it – the message asinine, the turn of phrase pretentious. Yet it did, however briefly, give me pause for thought. I’ve always liked to think that I was fairly good at being myself.