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Toward Autonomy, Part 2: Shelter

06 February 2025 ~ 7 minute read

This is the second part of a short series based on conversations with ChatGPT, covering the basics of self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and other critical considerations for all of us today — and in the near future. It was inspired by a story about the increasing number of cancelled “renewable energy” projects, totaling many billions of dollars.

We have better options. This discussion explores some of them and further inspired me to address other fundamental human needs — specifically, shelter.

This series covers energy, shelter, food, and water, followed by additional considerations such as medicine, community, skills, waste management, and alternative economies.

Toward Autonomy, Part 1: Energy

Toward Autonomy, Part 1: Energy

06 February 2025 ~ 18 minute read

This is the first part of a short series based on conversations with ChatGPT, covering the basics of self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and other critical considerations for all of us today — and in the near future. It was inspired by a story about the increasing number of cancelled “renewable energy” projects, totaling many billions of dollars.

In my view, solar and wind are neither lasting nor feasible solutions, given the massive outlay of resources and materials, as well as the costs involved — not just in installation, but in maintenance and eventual replacement. Exposed to the elements year after year, this technology will not even last a human generation. To my knowledge, little to none of their material makeup can be reused or recycled, further exacerbating what I see as a massive financial and environmental fraud — and, at least in part, an industrial cover-up.

We have better options. This discussion explores some of them and further inspired me to address other fundamental human needs. With that in mind, here are some key areas you may want to research further in pursuit of a more resilient and fulfilling life.

A Century of “Progress”

A Century of “Progress”

27 January 2025 ~ 12 minute read

I had a short “chat” with ChatGPT while walking through the woods on a cold, sunny winter day. GPT is fairly agreeable, as you’ll read, but we explored some thought-provoking ideas and philosophical insights that may be of interest to you, the reader, so I thought it worth sharing here in the journal. It required some minor editing for grammar and mistranslations from my voice-to-text efforts. Otherwise, this is the essence of it.

On Time: Calendars

On Time: Calendars

19 January 2025 ~ 8 minute read

The calendar we use is chaotic and inconsistent, yet most of us rarely question it. We rely on devices to track time, adjusting for leap years and daylight savings without a second thought. But what if this flawed system is causing confusion and disconnection from nature? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider how we measure and experience time.

Soul, Spirit, and Purpose: Introduction

Soul, Spirit, and Purpose: Introduction

19 January 2025 ~ 5 minute read

Language shapes our reality, influencing thought, emotion, and perception. Yet its deliberate manipulation has sown confusion, distorted truth, and eroded understanding. Words carry meaning, and when that meaning is lost or twisted, clarity fades, leaving us open to deception. To reclaim discernment, we must restore precision to language and uncover truths buried beneath centuries of distortion. In this series of short essays, we will explore the soul, spirit, and their roles in life’s greater purpose.

Author: Trance

Toward Autonomy, Part 2: Shelter

Toward Autonomy, Part 1: Energy

A Century of “Progress”

On Time: Calendars

Soul, Spirit, and Purpose: Introduction