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The Impact of Disturbances: Lessons from Insects and Human Society

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Elliott Killian

How understanding ecological “resets” can help us build a more resilient future—together.   The world we know is shaped and sustained by some of its smallest inhabitants: insects. These tiny creatures, which make up over 80% of known animal species,… Continue Reading →

Ecology, Economics, Random Thoughts

What is Technology? What is Culture?

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Elliott Killian

Looking at the debate of culture in philosophy, sociology, or anthropology the definition of culture is vague and not well defined. However in anthropology the examples of culture, what we know about a past group of people are based on… Continue Reading →

Economics, Random Thoughts

Should Humans Live on Another Planet?

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Elliott Killian

In high school, I was fascinated by the concept of terraforming planets. The idea of humans living on other planets captivated my imagination, especially the thought of terraforming Venus. While my interest in terraforming Venus remains, I no longer believe… Continue Reading →

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What is the most important Human innovation?

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Elliott Killian

In all of human history, the creation and use of tools often stands out as the crowning achievement of our species. From the flint-tipped spear to the modern computer, tools are frequently seen as markers of our ingenuity, our mastery… Continue Reading →

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Solutions to the Human Problem

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Elliott Killian

!!Disclaimer: No solutions are being endorsed. This is just a list of known possible solutions. Deciding on a solution will require the work of leaders and the consent of everyone else!!   Like insects, humans have a problem controlling a… Continue Reading →

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The Insect Problem and Solutions

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Elliott Killian

“When Dinosaurs Rules the World” We hear that phrase when talking about when non-avian dinosaurs were running about. Today we think of the world as a human world. That we rule it. Both are incorrect. Earth was and will continue… Continue Reading →

Ecology, Random Thoughts

The Human Problem

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Elliott Killian

Recently climate change has been talked about a lot. The agreement goes that humans are digging up and burning ancient sources of carbon, fossil fuels (coal, petroleum). The added carbon is changing the atmosphere and reverting it to an ancient… Continue Reading →

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Reduced Mental Loop

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Elliott Killian

The human mind is based on mental loops. Because we remember we can escape loops and do more important tasks. However, sometimes memory fails and we are stuck in mental loops what the people around do?   A Past Fear… Continue Reading →

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Solvability of Games

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Elliott Killian

Simple games In the field of game theory, a game is solved when the optimized solution is known. You probably have experienced this with this game: This simple game with the goal of getting your three shapes in a row… Continue Reading →

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We are all part of the Hierarchy – Human Society

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Elliott Killian

Are Hierarchies Evil? A question I have recently wondered is this: is a hierarchy evil? Definition: a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. The reason I wonder… Continue Reading →

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