Initiative Measure No. 1665 concerns invasive species and agriculture. That is the ballot initiative that came into existence as a result of my groups action project. The point of this measure was to give agency to the council and authorities in regards to invasive species. It would also give the Department of Agriculture the permission and powers it requires to… Read more »
Contemplative practices. Before this class I had heard of contemplative practices and mindfulness and had attempted to make them a habit but never could stick with it. During the first couple of weeks I felt like I had all those years ago; super confused. I felt really awkward and uncomfortable, sitting in silence only amplified that. Well almost silent. Professor… Read more »
The human epoch. The Anthropocene is the period in which human activity is so significant and dominant that it has directly influenced the earth’s environment and climate. Humans are responsible for climate change and the catastrophes that accompany it. How do we make amends, how do we atone? We have to die for our sins. We as a civilization have… Read more »
The 20th century ushered in an new era of warfare with the introduction of nuclear weapons and with it a new “imagery of extinction” began to take shape. This “imagery of extinction” is the the recognition and realization of mankind’s ability to methodically kill off our own species through technological advancements. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki directly triggered… Read more »