My thoughts on spending 5 days in the Collapse Laboratory and how my perspectives shifted to accepting the inevitability of societal collapse…plus how I made a crumble in a collapse kitchen.
There are few people as uncompromisingly aware of the threats of climate change as Pirate Ben. And to orient one's life completely around one's insights -- even more rare. And then he creates a community, shares his experiences and brainstorms with others. Truly remarkable. Thank you, Jack, for sharing your time there, letting us participate a little. And the crumble -- I love it!
What an experience, Jack, and you wrote about it so eloquently. I live amid so many creature comforts I'm embarrassed to even think about it. When my leg was encased in the boot over the summer, I wasn't able to shower, so I relied on sponge "baths" as I sat (or later stood) at the bathroom sink. I saved so much water that way and was able to wash perfectly fine. But I did relish my first shower when I was able to take it. I try to keep them short but much water is wasted.
Great post here Jack and much to process and think on. I appreciate this. I love a good crumble my favorite is from Run Fast, Eat Slow cookbook. It's vegan and GF which I love.
Brilliant article, Jack. Thank you for it. The ideas are not new to me but it was very inspiring to read, and to learn about Ben. We're trying to do something similar here, but on a smaller scale.
This is something that most people bury their heads about, as you know.
Wow, Jack. As I mentioned elsewhere to you, there is much to contemplate here. It's a beautiful essay, detailed in such a way as to conjure up clear images... and your accompanying photos, as always, are stellar. After reading, I feel as though I've been there, too.
I'm glad you and I have established a friendship through Substack, because I trust that it allows us to see the world through the others' eyes -- which is really the whole point of friendship, no? There is much that you and I agree on, and in this essay, the notion of collapse is the most important one. Why it feels imminent, how it could happen, and whether it can be avoided are probably three places where we might diverge, but in the end (no pun intended, but I'll take it 😉) what matters most is our vision for the future that awaits on the other side. Because THAT is what unites us all.
I truly appreciated this view -- your view -- and am glad you gave yourself the time and space to really live into the questions, as Rilke said. Thank you for carrying me along with you on that journey. M
There are few people as uncompromisingly aware of the threats of climate change as Pirate Ben. And to orient one's life completely around one's insights -- even more rare. And then he creates a community, shares his experiences and brainstorms with others. Truly remarkable. Thank you, Jack, for sharing your time there, letting us participate a little. And the crumble -- I love it!
This was a beautiful and vivid read Jack! It brought me back to the barracks instantly.
What an experience, Jack, and you wrote about it so eloquently. I live amid so many creature comforts I'm embarrassed to even think about it. When my leg was encased in the boot over the summer, I wasn't able to shower, so I relied on sponge "baths" as I sat (or later stood) at the bathroom sink. I saved so much water that way and was able to wash perfectly fine. But I did relish my first shower when I was able to take it. I try to keep them short but much water is wasted.
Wow. I find myself thinking I’m so anxious in regular life, contemplating collapse is more than I can bear.
Oh wow, what an interesting read! It must have been a whole new level, complex experience.
*also love the final recipe - right up my alley
Great piece Jack! It was lovely to meet you. Still dreaming about that tasty crumble you made!
Great post here Jack and much to process and think on. I appreciate this. I love a good crumble my favorite is from Run Fast, Eat Slow cookbook. It's vegan and GF which I love.
Brilliant article, Jack. Thank you for it. The ideas are not new to me but it was very inspiring to read, and to learn about Ben. We're trying to do something similar here, but on a smaller scale.
This is something that most people bury their heads about, as you know.
Wow, Jack. As I mentioned elsewhere to you, there is much to contemplate here. It's a beautiful essay, detailed in such a way as to conjure up clear images... and your accompanying photos, as always, are stellar. After reading, I feel as though I've been there, too.
I'm glad you and I have established a friendship through Substack, because I trust that it allows us to see the world through the others' eyes -- which is really the whole point of friendship, no? There is much that you and I agree on, and in this essay, the notion of collapse is the most important one. Why it feels imminent, how it could happen, and whether it can be avoided are probably three places where we might diverge, but in the end (no pun intended, but I'll take it 😉) what matters most is our vision for the future that awaits on the other side. Because THAT is what unites us all.
I truly appreciated this view -- your view -- and am glad you gave yourself the time and space to really live into the questions, as Rilke said. Thank you for carrying me along with you on that journey. M