The Improving State of the World: Why We’re Living Longer, Healthier, More Comfortable Lives on a Cleaner Planet by Indur M. Goklany
Month: June 2010
I Dare You to Find Light in the Dark Places
Is it possible that there’s some good news coming out of Afghanistan? You be the judge.
Outbreaks of Mysterious Beauty for No Apparent Reason
Whatever you may believe about the origin of the crop circles, they’re often very beautiful.
Even Some of the Bad Guys Are Starting to Get Good
This May Be the Most Important Sentence in the Universe
Listen to strangers say “I love you” and see how it makes you feel.
People You Don’t Know Are Working Behind the Scenes to Help the World
A breakthrough cure for ebola has implications for curing other viruses.
Not Everyone Would Do Anything for Money
A land owner who could have become one of Australia’s richest men gifted his land — worth billions of dollars because of its uranium deposits — to a national park instead of a mining company
Pronoiac Transformation Happens Step by Step
The Concept of Pronoia Is at Least 4,000 Years Old
“Lila” is the Sanskrit word for “cosmic play.” The philosophy behind it describes the entire universe as arising from the joyous love play and creative adventures of the Divine.
Benevolent Conspiracies Abound
Be Discriminating in Your Use of Cynicism
Laugh, for God’s Sake!
“I Need a Yogi” – straight up karma hip hop, maybe NSFW in the eyes of some people.
Try Changing the Images You Carry Around in Your Mind
Dr. Ridley’s prediction for the rest of the century:
Prosperity spreads, technology progresses, poverty declines, disease retreats, fecundity falls, happiness increases, violence atrophies, freedom grows, knowledge flourishes, the environment improves and wilderness expands.
The Beautiful Shock of the New
More and More Outbreaks of Mass Conviviality
Rob says:
Next to Burning Man, Harmony Festival is my favorite celebration of love, art, and joy. I won’t be performing at Harmony this year, but I have three times in the past, and will again in the future.
Here’s a snip of me performing at the 2007 Harmony Festival:
Pronoia Resources 
