Berto Jongman: The Origins Of ‘Planetary Realism’ And ‘Whole Earth Thinking’

This conversation was facilitated by Noema deputy editor Nils Gilman. Gilman: Governor Brown, how did you first formulate the idea of planetary realism? Brown: It happened in a mundane way. I was running for president in 1976, and I was formulating some ideas on foreign policy. As I discussed these issues with knowledgeable people, I thought of …

Review: Whole Earth Discipline – An Ecopragmatist Manifesto

Stewart Brand Surprising, Challenges, Perhaps Wrong on Some Points,September 13, 2011 This book is an absorbing read, and several of the top reviews are very useful to anyone considering buying the book (also available in paperback, Amazon is now NOT crossing reviews over from different forms, a mistake in my view, but perhaps motivated by …