well
- into the first week of my annual leave and so far read two books that explain
why and how we are screwed. Evolution of
the learning brain by Paul Howard Jones sets out how we get to be here
biologically, the nature version of the what, how and why. https://www.tes.com/news/book-review-evolution-learning-brain
The
People Vs Tech by Jamie Bartlett lays
out many of the issues on nurture side of the equation, but of course its fuelled
by the pernicious nature of human behaviour. I have been banging on about the
forthcoming civil war brought on by tech disparity for ages (early 'signs' are
food distribution after a disruption) but Bartlett sets out the blueprint. The
only hope is the 20 ideas set out in the last chapter. well worth a read,
especially the bit where tech billionaires are stocking up on tinned goods and ammunition
in faraway places. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1116305/the-people-vs-tech/
meanwhile
some films - Lean on Pete https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5340300/
a thoughtful portrayal of how one gets to be homeless then there is Tomb Raider - the latest Lara Croft
outing unfortunately you can actually see the tasks in the video game that it
will become and was obviously a large part of the script meetings.
