Covid-19 pandemic was a wake-up call on #zoonotic #diseases that jump from animals to humans. Recognizing #animal #sentience and embracing #veganism can mitigate risk of zoonotic infections in 21st century. An op-ed for a long view on planetary health.

#Reimagining #pharmaceutical innovation as a #public good and building robust public infrastructures for #drug and #vaccine #discovery are other equitable principled solutions for a just planetary health.

https://www.agos.com.tr/tr/haber/embracing-veganism-and-animal-sentience-the-long-view-on-coronavirus-outbreak-23573

#publichealth

#Reimagining Simple #Division: A #Bold #Exploration Beyond #Convention : Medium

The #Scientists Who Want to #Rewire Your Past to Fix the Present : Misc

The #AI ‘#Workslop phase’ is normal. Here’s how to fast-track your way through it : Misc

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Data Pipelines Track:
🔧 Track 2 starting now!

"What would the django of data pipelines look like?"

Reimagining data processing through the Django lens! Explore what elegant, Django-inspired data pipelines could become 🚀

#DjangoConUS #DataPipelines #Django #DataEngineering #Innovation #Reimagining

#Solarpunk: A Deep Dive into the Cultural Revolution #Reimagining Our Future

The Philosophy Behind the Movement: More Than Just #SolarPanels

Solarpunk represents not just an aesthetic or literary movement, but a comprehensive framework for reimagining human civilization. Its strength lies in combining practical technical solutions with radical social and cultural innovation, while remaining grounded in ecological reality and human needs. As we face cascading environmental and social crises, Solarpunk offers not just hope, but a practical pathway forward that is both revolutionary and achievable.

by NickyCammarata
Nov 24, 2024

Excerpts: "While mainstream coverage often focuses on Solarpunk’s aesthetic elements, the movement represents a fundamental reimagining of human civilization’s relationship with technology, nature, and itself. At its core, Solarpunk challenges the dominant narratives of both techno-optimism and eco-pessimism, proposing instead a radical middle path that embraces both technological advancement and ecological wisdom.

#Decolonial Roots and #Indigenous Influence

"Often overlooked in basic Solarpunk discussions is the movement’s deep connection to #IndigenousKnowledge systems and decolonial thinking. Many Solarpunk principles mirror traditional ecological practices:

- The concept of “#SeventhGeneration” decision-making from #Haudenosaunee philosophy
- #AustralianAboriginal practices of landscape management and fire ecology
- #Andean concepts of “#BuenVivir” (good living) that emphasize harmony between human communities and natural systems
- Traditional #Asian #agricultural practices that create #ClosedLoop systems

The Political Economy of Solarpunk
Beyond #GreenCapitalism

"Solarpunk explicitly rejects the notion that market forces alone can address environmental challenges. Instead, it proposes alternative economic models:

- Commons-based peer production
- Gift economies for local exchange
- Circular economic systems that eliminate waste
- Democratic ownership of key infrastructure
- Time banking and alternative currencies
- #Degrowth economics in overdeveloped regions
#TechnologicalSovereignty

"Unlike techno-utopian visions that centralize control in #corporate hands, Solarpunk advocates for:

- #OpenSource technology development
- #CommunityOwned and maintained infrastructure
- Appropriate technology scaled to local needs
- #RightToRepair and modify equipment
- Distributed manufacturing through #makerspaces
- Knowledge sharing networks independent of #corporate control"

Read more:
https://medium.com/verdant-circuit/solarpunk-a-deep-dive-into-the-cultural-revolution-reimagining-our-future-4e77821c9d67

#SolarPunkSunday #PostCapitalism #Capitalism #CircularEconomy #SmallScale #BuildingCommunity #SustainableAgriculture

This is lovely.

#Bicycles #GoodUrbanis #Upcycling #Reimagining #Sustainable