Society is pretty unlikely to ever find that stable state that was dreamed up back in the days of old.

This blog attempts to pick up on the issues and opportunities relevant to an evolving selection of topics that confront the developed world (and have catastrophic consequences for the developing world). These topics include:

• Genuine progress (happiness vs. economic growth)
• The steady state economy
• Consumer culture 
• Responsible business activity
• Media freedom
• Sustainable design and planning
• Sustainable population
• Human rights
• The environment
• Poverty and income equality
• The end of imperialism

This blog explores some of these issues and the available alternatives in relation to these topics…