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The Paradox of Resource Abundance
How Embracing Scarcity Thinking Leads to Abundance After years of thinking deeply about resources, I've come to this conclusion: Treat a...
tannerjanesky
Dec 9, 20234 min read
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Why Net Zero Is Bull***t
Why net zero as a goal accomplishes nothing. "Net zero" energy refers to the concept of balancing the amount of energy consumed with an...
tannerjanesky
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Basics of Thermodynamics
A very basic primer on one of the most important branches of science. Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work,...
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Oct 24, 20234 min read
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Notes from "Reality Blind: Integrating the Systems Science Underpinning our Collective Future"
These are my notes from "Reality Blind: Integrating the Systems Science Underpinning our Collective Future" by NJ Hagens and DJ White. ...
tannerjanesky
Sep 14, 202241 min read
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Entropy and Utility Value
Maximizing the usefulness of energy to get what we want Often, entropy is colloquially misunderstood as mere chaos. However, this concept...
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Jul 23, 20229 min read
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Climate Change: Are Humans Causing It?
Climate change and global warming are subjects that stir up diverse opinions and heated arguments. However, this article aims to move...
tannerjanesky
Nov 20, 202110 min read
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