As Seen on TV
TV has been an amazing thing for the world. I personally love entertaining shows like “Breaking Bad” and news programmes like “60 Minutes.” But TV also gets a bad rap from many (and with good reason) for its regular portrayal of sex, drugs, crime and general overindulgence. The universal truth about TV is that it […]
The Power of Empathy in Action
Recently I’ve been discouraged by the inaction of so many of my peers. Why don’t people feel more compelled to take action towards a more just society and world? Why aren’t rights important enough to work towards or fight for? In a quest for understanding I wonder if the issues we face seem too large […]
Back to School
How can we comprehend sustainability in a context where that word does not exist? How can we fashion contemporary architecture appropriate to people and place without modern construction materials? How can a school in the Congolese jungle teach its students and its entire community? These are the sorts of questions I have had the opportunity […]