BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

Growing reason to believe that many projects designed to reduce CO2 emissions are running into serious trouble because of a failure to anticipate respond effectively to likely sources of conflict.

An analysis of the complex psychological reasons why people become involved in mass protests and why those protests are often viewed in such apocalyptic terms.

A practical guide for determining when political prosecutions arise from legitimate efforts to equitably enforce the rule of law and when they are disingenuous tactics used to weaken a political rival.

An argument that, unlike the first Trump administration, a second Trump administration might actually constituted new kind of fascism – one that favors isolationism over expansionism.

A clear and persuasive explanation of how statistical data provides a way of looking at the world that is different from and, in many ways, superior to, more direct and personal sources of information.

A thought-provoking way of looking at the grand sweep of human history – one that focuses on the long shadow of the Abrahamic faiths and the belief we can somehow perfect society.

An especially well-informed and thorough analysis of Israel's ongoing difficulties and look at how quickly complex societal conflicts can spin out of control.

Listening to people with experience actually struggling through today's big problems can provide important insights. Excessive focus on these "lived experiences," however, can also get us into trouble.

Food for thought for those trying to understand what, in our individualistic culture, they owe the larger society.

In the context of the war in Ukraine, an examination of the tough choices that would-be peacemakers have to make.