Category: environment

  • We Already Have (more than) Enough

    We Already Have (more than) Enough

    The Myth of Scarcity and the Truth of Global Abundance

    I asked ChatGPT a simple question:

    “What if all the world’s resources were distributed equally to every human — how much would each person get?”

    The answer stunned me. Shocked me. 


    Because it wasn’t based on utopian fantasy or futuristic technology. It was based on what humanity is already using today.

    In 2024, we consumed about 106 billion tonnes of natural resources — metals, minerals, fossil fuels, food, timber, plastics, and construction materials.

    If we shared that equally among 10 billion people — the projected global population in the world described in my book Waking Up — every person would receive:

    10.6 tonnes of resources per year


    That’s 10,600 kilograms per person, every single year.

    Let’s turn that into real, tangible things.

    🏠 What a Family of Four Could Receive Every Year

    Let’s imagine these 10.6 tonnes of resources were shared among a typical family of four. What would they be able to build, eat, power, and own — every single year — if we simply distributed the world’s existing consumption fairly?

    🏡 Housing

    • Each person receives enough material to build a small home every 10 years
    • So a family of four could build one full home every 2.5 years
    • That’s the equivalent of a modern 80–100 square meter (860–1,075 sq ft) home — with solid structure, insulation, plumbing, windows, and roof.
    • In other words: each year, they could build 40% of a full, comfortable family house.

    Housing insecurity would vanish — not through charity, but through simple logic and fairness.

    🛣️ Roads

    • Each person gets enough for 5 meters of paved road per year
    • So a family of four could build 20 meters of road annually.
    • In just five years, that’s 100 meters of road — enough for a private driveway, bike lane, or access road to connect with others.

    🍽️ Food for All — and Then Some

    A family of four would receive over 16,000 kg of food per year — that’s more than 43 kg per day per person.

    That’s more than enough to:

    • Feed four people abundantly every single day. And some animals.
    • Eliminate hunger in every household
    • Still have surplus — even accounting for spoilage and waste.

    On a planet this productive, the fact that people still starve should be unthinkable. And yet, here we are.

    ⚡ Powering a Comfortable Life

    Each family would receive enough energy resources annually to:

    • Drive several thousand kilometers
    • Power lighting, refrigeration, cooking, heating, cooling, and digital devices.
    • Run all essential appliances without strain.

    No one needs to live in darkness.
    No one needs to burn firewood to boil water or freeze in winter — unless our system forces them to.

    📱 Consumer Goods in Stunning Abundance

    With current global output, each family of four would receive over 4 tonnes of consumer goods every year — that’s the weight of a large SUV, made up of electronics, clothing, furniture, and household appliances.

    Just for perspective, every year a family could get one of the following:

    • ~14,000 smartphones
    • ~1,700 laptops
    • ~60 refrigerators
    • ~2,800 pairs of jeans
    • ~84 dishwashers
    • ~400 TVs
    • ~24 motorcycles
    • ~3 cars
    • ~2 small boats


    I know, this seems insane and unbelievable. But these are numbers chatGPT has produced based on hard factual stats found online. 

    Obviously, no one needs this much.


    That’s the point.

    🤯 We’re Not Running Out — We’re Overflowing

    If every person on Earth received an equal share of what we currently extract and produce, we’d all be living in high abundance, comfort, security, and dignity.

    This isn’t some green fantasy. It’s already happening — we just aren’t doing it fairly.

    And here’s the kicker:


    This is based on our current, wasteful, inefficient, throwaway system.

    Everything truly needed — and much of what we desire — could be freely available to all.
    Not in the future. Not after some miracle. But now.
    The Earth already gives us more than enough.

    The only reason we don’t see it is because we’re living under the wrong system.

    Capitalism isn’t malfunctioning — it’s functioning exactly as designed:
    to make the rich richer by extracting value from the rest. Of all the extracted resources every year, only 10% goes to actual consumption. The rest is converted into profit for the 0,1%…

    If we simply shared fairly, designed wisely, and prioritized human need over profit,
    there would be no scarcity — only abundance, dignity, and freedom.

    And perhaps the most astonishing part of all this?

    🌱The Planet Is Still Here — And That’s Miraculous

    Despite our extreme overconsumption — 106 billion tonnes of resources extracted every year — the Earth is still here.
    We are still here.
    Forests still stand. For now.
    Animals and insects still survive. For now.

    The oceans are here still.
    Many wild ecosystems continue to breathe, against all odds.

    It’s a testament to the planet’s resilience… and a source of real hope.

    But it must not become a resting pillow.

    This level of extraction is not sustainable. Not because humanity needs all of it — but because the monetary system demands it.

    We don’t consume because we lack.
    We consume because the system profits from turnover, waste, and artificial growth.

    We mine, cut, burn, and discard — not to meet human needs, but to feed the engine of profit.

    So let this simple truth echo loud:

    The world has more than enough. But the economy doesn’t let us act like it.

    And that is why we need a new way forward — one rooted in purpose, fairness, and intelligent design.

    That’s the world I imagine in Waking Up.


    That’s the conversation this book hopes to begin.

    If you are curious about what this future might look like then you can find out in the book that is available now:

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  • The Deep-Sea Mining Dilemma:

    The Deep-Sea Mining Dilemma:

    Ego-driven resource competition without global Consensus

    In recent years, one nation has moved forward with plans to mine the international deep sea for critical minerals like cobalt, nickel, and manganese—materials essential for current technologies like smartphones and electric vehicles. This initiative, made without a global agreement, reflects a troubling aspect of today’s world: ego-driven decision-making in resource management. The focus is on exploiting resources for national short-term gains, ignoring long-term ecological consequences and disregarding the interests of other nations.

    This lack of international cooperation on the mining of the ocean floor is merely one example of a larger, ego-driven praxis that spans the globe. Resource competition has led to wars, environmental destruction, and pollution, with the consequences felt across ecosystems and communities. Whether it’s the extraction of fossil fuels, the deforestation of rainforests, or the mining of precious metals, the current system is driven by competition and a desire for power, profit, and control over resources. The health of the planet and the well-being of future generations are too often sidelined in favor of short-term, ego-driven interests.

    A New Vision: The Resource-Based Economy of the Future

    In stark contrast to today’s ego-driven resource competition, the bookWaking Up presents a radically different vision—one that centers on a resource-based economy. In this new world, resources are not exploited for profit or power but are carefully managed based on the Earth’s carrying capacity and humanity’s true needs, rather than the desires of a few driven by greed.

    A resource-based economy seeks to ensure that resources are used equitably and sustainably, with decisions about resource management made through global cooperation, not unilateral action. In this vision, the focus would be on sharing and regenerating resources, not extracting them without foresight. The principles proposed by the Venus Project align closely with this vision, advocating for a world where human needs are met sustainably and equitably, with resources managed to preserve ecological balance and long-term well-being for all.

    Meeting Our Need, Not Our Greed: A Shift in Focus

    Today, much of the global competition for resources is driven by an insatiable desire for more: more consumer goods, more wealth, more power. This desire for endless consumption has led to the destruction of ecosystems, the pollution of air, water, and soil, and even wars fought over access to precious resources. The insidious effects of this ego-driven mindset are evident in the way resources are extracted, ecosystems are degraded, and Life is often disregarded in favor of economic growth.

    In a resource-based economy, however, the emphasis shifts from excess to sufficiency. Resources would be used to meet humanity’s essential needs—food, water, shelter, healthcare, and education—while respecting the Earth’s ecological limits. Deep-sea mining and other extractive practices would only be pursued if absolutely necessary, and with a focus on minimizing harm to the environment. Instead of competing for limited resources, the new world would focus on sustainability, collaboration, and living within the Earth’s carrying capacity.

    Ecological Stewardship and Global Cooperation: A New Way of Thinking

    The consequences of the ego-driven mindset are not limited to resource extraction—they extend to the way nations interact with each other and the planet. Ego-driven decisions have led to endless conflicts over resources, contributing to war, displacement, and widespread human suffering. Meanwhile, ecosystems continue to be decimated, and pollution continues to poison the planet.

    In contrast, a resource-based economy would prioritize ecological stewardship and global cooperation. Rather than engaging in competitive resource extraction and territorial disputes, nations and communities would work together to ensure the sustainable management of resources. The focus would shift from selfish national interests to the collective well-being of the global community. This vision promotes global agreements, long-term ecological health, and shared responsibility in managing Earth’s resources.

    The Path to Abundance for all: Living Within the Earth’s Carrying Capacity

    The ultimate goal of a resource-based economy in the world of Waking Up is to create abundance—not by over-consuming or exploiting resources, but by living within the Earth’s carrying capacity. In today’s world, greed and competition drive the depletion of resources, the destruction of ecosystems, and the pollution of the planet. But in a future grounded in sustainability, the abundance of resources would be achieved through responsible management, conservation, and regeneration.

    By focusing on meeting humanity’s actual needs—rather than the ego-driven pursuit of power and profit—society can create a future where resources are shared, ecosystems are restored, and the planet thrives. Deep-sea mining, war over resources, and the unchecked pollution of the Earth would be relics of the past, replaced by a system that prioritizes cooperation, ecological balance, and the well-being of all living beings.

    A Glimpse Into the New World: Benjamin Michaels’ Awakening

    The shift to this new world is powerfully illustrated through the protagonist of  Waking Up; Benjamin Michaels. When Benjamin first experiences the global moneyless resource-based economy, he is shocked by the contrast to the world he knew. Being a billionaire raised in a society driven by competition, scarcity, and personal gain, he is astounded by the radical shift towards collaboration, sustainability, and abundance. His journey of awakening reveals the profound transformation that takes place when humanity moves from ego-driven practices to a society based on cooperation and the responsible stewardship of resources.

    What happens next, and how Benjamin’s understanding of the world evolves, is a key part of the story, and the answers are waiting for you in Waking Up. The book is now available for purchase, offering a deeper dive into this inspiring vision of a post-scarcity future, where humanity learns to live in harmony with the planet. You can order the book here:

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  • Good life or good conscience..? 

    Good life or good conscience..? 

    Can We Have Good Lives with Good Conscience — while living on the Backs of Others?

    In the Western world, many of us enjoy comfort, convenience, and security. And high material wealth. We call it a “good life.” But a quiet question haunts the edges of our comfort: Can we truly live good lives with good conscience — if our way of life depends on the suffering, exploitation, or suppression of others?

    It’s a question that won’t go away. And maybe it shouldn’t.

    The Invisible Cost of Comfort

    Our smartphones are assembled by hands that may never afford one. Our clothes are stitched in factories where the workday never ends. Our food, fuel, and furniture travel thousands of miles — often leaving behind exhausted laborers, polluted rivers, and deforested land.

    And still, we tell ourselves we’ve earned this life. We work hard. We pay taxes. We follow the rules. But the system we participate in has rules written long ago — rules that allow the few to live richly at the expense of the many.

    To ignore this is to numb ourselves. To face it is to risk everything — especially our illusion of innocence.

    What Is a Good Life, Really?

    Perhaps the core issue lies in how we define “a good life.” Is it abundance for ourselves alone? Or does it include justice, equity, and peace for all?

    If our comfort is built on another’s oppression — can that really be called good?

    We’ve inherited a system, not chosen it. But the moment we become aware of its costs, we are called to choose. To examine. To shift. A good conscience doesn’t demand we become saints overnight — but it does ask that we stop pretending.

    Conscience in the Global Age

    In a globally connected world, we can no longer claim not to know. Our good conscience cannot be local. It must stretch across oceans, borders, and sweatshop walls. It must include the child mining cobalt. The woman sewing for pennies. The farmer pushed off his land to grow coffee we sip without thinking.

    We are not being asked to feel guilty. We are being asked to feel responsible. Guilt paralyzes. Responsibility awakens.

    Toward a New Good Life

    What if the good life was not about having more, but about needing less? What if abundance meant not ownership, but access? Not luxury, but dignity — for all?

    We need new systems — but also new stories. Stories where wealth isn’t defined by accumulation, but by connection. Where success isn’t measured by GDP, but by GROJ — Gratitude, Love, and Joy. Where we stop living on the backs of others, and start walking with them.

    We may not be able to undo the past. But we can write a different future. And that future begins with one question:

    Can I live in a way that uplifts others, not just myself?

    When the answer becomes yes — then we’ll know what a good life with a good conscience really feels like.

    If you’ve ever wondered what that kind of world could look like — one where no one has to lose for others to win — this book is an invitation to imagine, to hope, and to help build it.

    Because a better world doesn’t begin with technology or politics.

    It begins with the courage to ask a new question.

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  • Waking Up Is Live — The Vision I’ve Carried Since Childhood

    Waking Up Is Live — The Vision I’ve Carried Since Childhood

    Launch Day: $0.99 today only. Tomorrow it’s $4.99.

    This isn’t just the launch of a book.
    It’s the sharing of a vision that’s been growing in me since I was a child.

    Ever since I was young, I felt something was off. The world didn’t feel right — not because of one specific injustice, but because something deeper was missing. I didn’t have the words for it then, but I sensed it: a disconnection. A deep forgetting of who we are and what life could be.

    Even in the sci-fi stories I loved, the future was almost always dark — dominated by machines, greed, control, or survival. But I dreamed of something different. I longed for a future that was beautiful — not naive, but healed. A future where we had awakened from the madness. Where humanity had finally grown up.

    That’s the seed behind Waking Up.

    The story first took shape as a film script in 2011 after I had met The Venus Project the year before. but really, the story has been with me all along. But then, in 2015, everything changed. A massive stroke stopped me in my tracks. My body broke down. My life was split in two.

    But that’s when something deeper also broke through.

    What followed was my own journey of awakening — of humility, healing, surrender, and rediscovery. I poured that into the story. The protagonist, Benjamin Michaels, wakes up 100 years in the future in a world beyond money, war, and fear — but he doesn’t wake up completely whole. He carries some brain trauma, emotional instability, confusion. I gave him those traits because I knew them. I had lived them.

    This book is fiction — but it’s also a mirror. A memory of what we once dreamed. A reminder of what we still can become.

    👉 Waking Up is live now — and just $0.99 for today only.


    Tomorrow, the price returns to $4.99.

    And no — there’s no excerpt this time.
    If you want to keep reading, you’ll need to take the leap. 

    Preorder period is over, you will receive the e-book today.

    From the depths of my heart, thank you.


    Let the awakening begin.

    👉 Get the book here 👈

    — H

  • Day 5 — 3 Days Left until Launch

    Day 5 — 3 Days Left until Launch

    Today, I want to share the first ten pages of Chapter 5: “Panic.”

    This is the moment where the future really begins.

    Until now, we’ve followed Benjamin Michaels in a world that feels uncomfortably close to our own — a man of wealth, power, and terminal illness, making one last bet on a future he may never see.

    Then… he wakes up.

    And nothing makes sense.

    This is the first chapter set in the future. It’s long. It’s raw. It’s where everything he thought was real begins to unravel — and where his real journey begins. Not just across time, but inward. Because waking up isn’t just about cryogenics. It’s about transformation.

    Thank you for following me on this countdown. If you’ve preordered already — truly, thank you. And if not, the book is still just $0.99 until launch day.


    👉

    GET YOUR COPY

    Now, here is:

    Chapter 5: Panic

    (excerpt begins below)

    5. Panic

    A faint, rhythmic beeping pierced the black void. Muffled voices murmured nearby, pulling Benjamin Michaels from the abyss of unconsciousness. Slowly, the darkness began to crack, light bleeding through in soft, overexposed patches.

    “All systems are working now,” Dr. Alvarez said, her voice firm and clinical. Her long black hair framed a face both striking and calm, her faint Spanish accent giving her words a soothing cadence.  

    “Okay,” Dr. Carter responded, his youthful enthusiasm barely concealed under his professional demeanor. This one male. Tinged with curiosity, “Let’s see if there’s any consciousness in there.”  

    Ben’s mind floated somewhere between awareness and confusion. He tried to anchor himself, but the words drifting through the haze made no sense.  

    “Not too much cell damage, at least on this one,” Dr. Alvarez continued.  

    “Yes, he’s from 2015. They’d come quite far with the vitrification process by then. These people actually have a chance. Only thirty years earlier, and they’re… mishmash.” Dr. Carter added.

    Mishmash? Ben’s groggy mind grasped at the term, but it slipped through his mental fingers like smoke.  

    The man’s voice took on a note of excitement. “Pretty incredible, this project. I’m glad there was a consensus on waking up the stiffs. I mean, we’re waking up people from a century ago! Imagine the mindset differences. He’s in for quite the surprise.”  

    “Let’s hope he can integrate easily,” Dr. Alvarez replied. “You’re new here, aren’t you? This is my hundredth wake-up.”  

    Her tone softened, and Ben felt the weight of her words pressing against the fog in his brain.  

    “He could come around any time now.”  

    The light grew sharper, shapes beginning to form. A blurred ceiling loomed overhead, sterile and sleek, punctuated by the hum of advanced medical equipment. Two figures hovered in his periphery, their faces indistinct.  

    “I think the time is now,” Dr. Carter said. “His eyes are open.”  

    Ben blinked, the blurry shapes sharpening into the faces of a man and a woman dressed in futuristic white coats. 

    A third figure, a nurse, stood off to the side, observing silently.  

    “Mr. Michaels?” Dr. Carter asked.  

    Ben struggled to form words. His throat felt dry, his tongue leaden. “Wh… where am I?”  

    “You’re at the Cryonics Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona,” Dr. Alvarez answered. “I think you should rather ask ‘when,’ not ‘where.’”  

    “When?”  

    “The year is 2115 in your time frame,” Dr. Carter said, smiling slightly.”Although we call it 56 YC now. You’ve been asleep for a hundred years. Welcome back.”  

    A hundred years? Ben’s breath caught in his throat. He tried to sit up but was immediately overwhelmed by dizziness. The woman reached out, steadying him with a firm hand.  

    “Take it slow,” she said. “Can I call you Ben?”

      He nodded weakly.

    “We just need to run a few basic tests,” she continued, holding up two fingers. “How many fingers do you see?”  

    “Two,” he muttered, his voice hoarse.  

    “Good. Can you tell me your full name?”  

    “Benjamin Thomas Michaels. YC?”

    “Yes. The Year of Civilization. The first year no human was killed by another human on the planet.” Dr. Alvarez replied.  

    She looked into the air in front of her, her gaze flickering as if reading something only she could see. “Your mother’s name?”  

    “Sarah,” he said automatically.  

    “And her maiden name?”  

    “Johnson.”  

    “Excellent.” The woman straightened, sharing a brief glance with her colleague. “How are you feeling, Ben? Any headaches?”  

    “A little…” He reached up, brushing his fingers against his face. His hair was longer, thicker than he remembered. His chin, usually neatly shaved, felt strange with a wild and untamed beard.  

    “We wash it but let it grow,” Dr. Carter explained. “Letting you decide your style for yourself later.”  

    Dr. Alvarez adjusted his bed, easing it into a sitting position. “Let’s see if you can sit up without dizziness. There are still some nanobots in your bloodstream, repairing damaged cells. You might feel them as a faint tingling, but can also give you a headache now in the beginning.”  

    “Nanobots?”  

    “Yes, nanites, tiny machines that fix your body at a cellular level. After a freeze like this, there’s always some work to do.”  

    Ben’s heart raced. The surreal words—nanobots, freeze, a hundred years, 56 YC—were too much to process. He clung to the one thought grounding him: his cancer.

    “My cancer…” 

    “Gone,” Dr. Carter said gently. “The nanites repaired the damage. But there’s still a little healing left for your brain to handle.”  

    Ben swung his legs over the edge of the hospital bed, the cool floor beneath his feet grounding him in the moment. The room smelled faintly of antiseptic, and the hum of distant machinery filled the air.

    “Ben, you shouldn’t strain yourself too much just yet,” Dr. Carter cautioned, moving toward him with outstretched hands.

    “But I feel fine,” Ben replied, brushing off the concern as he steadied himself. Then, after a pause, he added softly, “And my family…?”

    Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Carter exchanged a glance, the kind that carried unspoken weight. 

    “Ben,” Dr. Alvarez began carefully, “it’s been a long time. We don’t know of any…”

    “My trust,” Ben interjected, cutting her off.

    Dr. Carter tilted his head. “Your trust?”

    Ben pushed himself upright, ignoring their cautioning gestures. The doctors moved to steady him as he took tentative steps, his movements unsteady but determined. He looked around, almost marveling at his own ability. 

    “And you… did this? Cured me? I actually feel fantastic!” Ben exclaimed, a smile breaking across his face.

    “Well, it was…” Dr. Carter hesitated. “You still have some very minor brain damage from the freeze. We recommend letting your body repair itself fully.”

    Ben’s mind raced, calculating, speculating. He murmured under his breath, half to himself, half aloud, “One hundred years of value increase… oh my god… that’s at least…” His eyes widened. “I have to find my office.”

    Ben’s excitement boiled over as he suddenly leaned forward, gripping Dr. Carter’s shoulders with a burst of energy. His voice trembled with intensity. “I feel fantastic! You’ve done something incredible. Thank you. Truly. Just… let me out of here so I can access my trust!”

    Dr. Carter blinked, startled. “Your trust?”

    “My assets! My money!” Ben’s voice rose with excitement.

    Dr. Carter took a step back, his hands raised in a calming gesture. “Mr. Michaels, you have to get back in bed. You shouldn’t excite yourself too much right now. There’s still some brain repair to complete. It might make you a little emotionally labile for a few weeks.”

    Ben frowned. “Emotionally labile? What does that mean? I have brain damage!?”

    Dr. Carter hesitated, searching for the right words. “It means…”

    “Brain repair?” Ben interrupted, his voice sharp and anxious.

    Dr. Carter sighed. “…that you might become somewhat emotionally…” He paused again.

    “Just tell me!” Ben demanded, his frustration boiling over.

    “…Unstable. Like impatient, for instance,” Dr. Carter finally admitted.

    Ben’s hands shot out, grabbing the front of Dr. Carter’s coat and pulling him close. “Just… take… me… to… my… money!” he growled, his face inches from the doctor’s.

    Dr. Carter’s eyes widened. “There isn’t any money anymore,” he stammered.

    Dr. Alvarez sent Dr. Carter a stern look, as if to silently reprimand him for the bluntness. Ben froze, his grip loosening.

    “What do you mean there isn’t any money!?” Ben’s voice cracked with desperation.

    “Ben, please get back into your bed,” Dr. Alvarez said gently, trying to guide him back.

    “What are you talking about? The trust! Is it gone? What the…” Ben’s voice rose again, panic setting in.

    “No, no,” Dr. Carter said quickly, trying to soothe him. “Everything will be explained later during your integration. Just…”

    “Tell me!” Ben shouted, clutching his head as a sharp pain shot through it. “Aaaah!”

    “Please calm down, Ben,” Dr. Alvarez said firmly. “The bots are still working. You’ll get a headache if you exert yourself too much right now. Please relax. Lie down.”

    Ben groaned but allowed himself to be guided back into the bed. His breathing was heavy, and his eyes darted between the doctors, still filled with worry.

    Dr. Alvarez’s voice softened. “You’ll have a little headache for a while, but it will pass as the nanites finish their work and your body adjusts to being alive again.” She hesitated before adding, “When it comes to money and the lifestyle of this new world, you’ll get an introduction very soon that will help you integrate into society.”

    Ben’s lips trembled. “So, what are you saying? My trust is gone?” His voice broke, and he clutched his head again. “Aaaah!”

    “Don’t worry, Ben,” Dr. Carter said, his tone soothing. “Everything is fine. Just relax, and it will all be clear in a few days. There’s nothing to worry about.”

    Dr. Alvarez picked up a small device. “Here, I’ll give you a light sedative to help you sleep.”

    Ben felt the slight pinch on his arm and murmured incoherently as the medication took effect. His eyelids grew heavy, and his final words before sleep overtook him was a barely audible, “My money…”

    Darkness consumed Ben, but it didn’t offer peace. Fragments of memories and emotions crashed through his mind. He was back on the streets of New York, but everything was warped, dreamlike. He sat on the cold pavement dressed in rags, an  empty tin can trembling in his hands. The city skyline loomed, mocking him, while faceless figures walked by, their laughter sharp and cruel. One figure threw a penny into his tin can.

    “Thank you,” he mumbled to the passerby, his voice hollow. The tin can clinked with two single coins, their sound echoing in the void.

    The figures began to morph, their faces becoming his own—dozens of Bens staring back at him, their eyes empty. “No money,” they chanted, their voices merging into a deafening roar. 

    Exhausted, Ben leaned his head against the wall behind him, nodding off a short minute.

    Then, in the dream, he awoke suddenly, finding the tin can empty. A frantic search began, crawling on all fours, his fingers scraping against the pavement, hunting for the lost coins. His breath quickened as realization hit him: everything he had in this world was gone.  A sense of dread tightened around his chest, echoing even as he awoke in the hospital. 

    “My money!” He screamed sitting up in his hospital bed, his voice echoing in the empty room. No one was at work this early in the morning, save for a lone robot in the hall.

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  • What Do We Actually Want? (And Do We Really Want to Live in a Bunker?)

    What Do We Actually Want? (And Do We Really Want to Live in a Bunker?)

    Day 4 of the Countdown – 4 Days Left until launch

    I like the Silo series.

    I’ve read the books. I’ve watched the show.
    And I get the appeal — the suspense, the mystery, the tension… it’s gripping.

    But I have to ask:

    Do we really want to live in a bunker?

    Cut off from the sky. From the Earth. From each other. (spoiler alert:) Do we really want to obliterate the whole of humanity with nanotechnology and move underground for hundreds of years…? Maybe we instead can use nanotechnology to help save humanity and the planet…?

    Maybe I like dystopias like Silo because they make the contrast so clear.

    They remind me of what I don’t want.

    And that helps me clarify what I do want.

    And when we step out of fiction and look at what people actually say brings meaning to their lives, the answers are remarkably consistent:

    📊 Here’s what global and U.S. research shows people truly value:

    1. Family and Relationships
    In most countries, family is the number one source of meaning. In the U.S., it’s consistently first.

    2. Health and Well-being
    A global Ipsos survey showed health and wellness as the top contributor to happiness worldwide.

    3. Purposeful Work
    71% of Americans say work they enjoy is key to a fulfilling life.

    4. Friendship and Community
    61% of U.S. adults name close friendships as essential.

    5. Financial Stability
    Important, but never the whole story. It’s what supports the deeper things.

    ———

    Waking Up is about building a world that reflects these values.
    Not a bunker. Not a silo.

    A world rooted in joy, community, meaning, and care.

    Today marks 4 days left until the book is released.

    And since we are HALFWAY ON DAY 4 WITH 4 DAYS LEFT, I would like to share the whole of chapter 4 with you. Ben has collapsed tucking his 4 year old daughter in and has been rushed to the hospital to commence his plan… Please enjoy:

    4 .Transition

    Hectic activity filled the hospital environment. Ben had just been declared dead, and his body was rushed to the preparation room. He was rolled down a hallway surrounded by doctors and nurses in hurried conversation. Bags of ice surrounded his pale face, his eyes closed, lifeless.

    “Quick, quick, we have to get him to the preparation room,” the doctor urged, running alongside the gurney.

    They arrived at the room where the cryonic staff waited, their movements precise and practiced. The attending doctor addressed the cryonic specialist.

    “He’s declared dead now. He’s all yours. What are his chances?”

    As the team began to drain Ben’s body fluids, the cryonic doctor spoke, his tone calm but optimistic. “Well, with the techniques we have available today, it’s not impossible he can be revived sometime in the future. We replace his fluids with cryoprotectants and vitrify his body to minimize cell damage.”

    The attending doctor watched, intrigued but skeptical. “Well, I wish him the best of luck.” 

    The sound of hissing tubes and the faint hum of machinery filled the air as liquid nitrogen vapors curled around the cryonic tank.

    A worker carefully rolled the tank into storage, its surface gleaming under the dim lights. It joined a long row of identical tanks, standing like silent sentinels in the dark space. A small panel on its side blinked steadily, indicating that the freezing process was commencing.

    The cryonic tank settled into place, surrounded by a faint mist of liquid nitrogen. As the storage room fell silent, the world outside carried on, transforming in ways Ben could never have imagined. 

    While he remained in stasis, the Earth continued to spin, and humanity faced both its darkest challenges and brightest transformations. In the wake of war, famine, and pollution, a profound shift began. Conflict gave way to cooperation, as people around the globe worked together to rebuild a world worth living in. 

    Deserts started to green, reclaimed by flourishing ecosystems. Forests grew dense and vibrant, while clean rivers wound their way through the land due to pollution being completely halted. Cities rose anew, powered by sustainable technologies, their designs harmonizing with nature rather than conquering it. Across the skies, the sun rose and sat over landscapes that teemed with life, a testament to human collaboration and ingenuity. 

    A century passed in an instant for Ben, his frozen form unaware of the new world taking shape outside his tank. Yet, the Earth itself bore witness to the transformation, evolving into something far greater than what he had ever imagined…

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  • MEGA – Make Earth Great Again

    MEGA – Make Earth Great Again

    Because a truly great country wouldn’t leave the rest of the world behind.

    I’m not against making my country great again.  

    Who wouldn’t want the place they call home to thrive?

    But here’s the question:  

    Does greatness have to come at the expense of others?

    Can we redefine what greatness means — not just for one nation, but for the whole planet? INCLUDING all nations?

    Maybe it’s time for a new acronym:  

    MEGA – Make Earth Great Again.

    A world where my country still shines, but doesn’t cast a shadow over the rest.

    What is “Greatness”, Anyway?

    For far too long, “greatness” has been measured by domination.  

    The biggest GDP. The strongest military. The loudest voice at the table.

    But is that really greatness? Or is it simply hubris?

    True greatness doesn’t isolate or separate, it elevates and includes. It lifts others. It inspires collaboration, not conquest. It cultivates wisdom, not just wealth.

    What if greatness meant creating a world where all can thrive — not just a chosen few behind their own national borders?

    No Country Is Separate From the Earth

    Wanting my country to thrive is natural. But it still lives on this Earth.  

    And this Earth is shared. Interconnected. Fragile — and miraculous.

    The idea that one place can become “great” while the rest of the world suffers…  

    That’s not ambition. That’s assumption.

    Climate, health, food, peace, environment — these things don’t respect borders.  

    No matter how high the walls, how big the military or how strong the economy,  

    a burning planet burns for all.

    Making Earth great again includes making my country great — not instead of it.  

    Because my country is part of this world, not apart from it.

    A New Definition of Greatness

    So what would it mean to make Earth great again?

    It could mean a world where:

    • Clean air and water are guaranteed.
    • all the planet’s resources are declared the common heritage of all the world’s people.
    • Food is grown in harmony with nature and freely shared.
    • Education is a given, not a privilege.
    • Energy is free from fossil fuels and free for all.
    • Nature and the environment is thriving.
    • Innovation serves life, not profit.
    • Collaboration instead of domination.
    • Greatness becomes a shared project — not a contest.

    In the world I imagine in my book Waking Up — greatness looks very different from what we’ve been taught.

    It’s not about standing tallest, but about reaching widest.

    It’s not about control, but about contribution.

    MEGA as a Movement

    MEGA isn’t a critique. It’s a calling.

    It’s not anti-patriotism — it’s much deeper and wider than that. It asks us to expand our love of country into love of planet. and humanity.

    Because when the Earth thrives, so does my country. So do all countries.

    > Let’s stop trying to win the world — and start caring for it and each other.

    That might be the greatest thing we ever do.

    If this vision resonates with you, dive deeper into a future where worth is no longer defined by artificial standards, and greatness is measured by human flourishing and planetary harmony.

    My novel Waking Up explores what MEGA could actually look like — not as a slogan, but as a lived reality. 🌍

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  • Can We Stop Climate Change? Or is that even the right question?

    Can We Stop Climate Change? Or is that even the right question?

    We Are almost Out of Time

    The Earth is sending signals. Not gentle ones anymore, but sirens. Fires, floods, droughts, tipping points. Climate change is not in the future — it’s now.  

    And no, we can’t stop all of it. But we can still stop the worst of it.  

    We can still choose what kind of world comes next.  

    But That window is closing fast.  

    The real question isn’t can we stop it?  

    It’s will we change — radically, collectively, now?

    What’s Already Gone — And What’s Still in Our Hands

    – The damage is real and irreversible in places — polar melt, coral collapse, mass species loss.  

    – But we are not powerless.  

    – The science is clear: the sooner we act, the more suffering we prevent.  

    – Every fraction of a degree matters. Every year matters. Every decision matters.

     What’s Missing Isn’t Tech — It’s Trust

    – We have the solutions: clean energy, rewilding, regenerative food systems, circular design.  

    – What we don’t have is a system designed for global cooperation.  

    – Today’s world runs on short-term profits, national interests, and fear.  

    – But the climate doesn’t care about borders. The atmosphere is One.  

    – The real emergency is this:

    we’re still acting like separate tribes on a dying planet.

    What Could Be — The World We are Capable of Creating

    In Waking Up, my novel, I paint a vision of a different future.  

    Not fantasy — possibility.

    – A world without money, where trust has replaced trade.  

    – A planet restored — where we live in harmony with nature, not in conquest of it.  

    – Communities where people contribute their gifts freely, because economy no longer depends on scarcity.  

    – Global systems run on collaboration, gratitude, and shared purpose — a Global Resource Based Economy with a Natural Exchange System – not fear and debt.

    This isn’t utopia. It’s what could emerge when we stop asking, “What’s in it for me?”  

    And start asking, “What’s best for all of us? Including me?”

     ⚠️  We Have One Shot — And It’s Now

    – We are living through a narrowing doorway.  

    – If we don’t unite across borders, classes, and ideologies now, we will miss it.  

    – The coming years will decide whether Earth becomes a furnace of survival…  

    …or a flourishing garden of rebirth.

     💡 This Is the Awakening

    We don’t need more doom. We need direction.  

    We need a vision that’s bigger than carbon stats and political soundbites.  

    We need to remember that another world is still possible — but only if we create it together.

    That’s the message of Waking Up – A journey towards a new dawn for humanity  

    Not just a novel — an inspiration. A mirror. A call.  

    Because whether we make it through this moment or not…  

    will depend on whether we wake up — together — in time.

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