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The Union of Science and Spirituality
Satish Kumar
The Technology Pyramid and You
By Doreen Dodgen-Magee; Photos Rowman & Littlefield.
The End of Progress
By John Michael Greer
The Ghost Machine
By Jesse Barron
Growing Up Hippie
By Adriana Barton From Elm Street
Football Helmets and Concussions
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Each quarter, Utne Reader previews current and upcoming independent film and documentary releases.
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Subtle unease builds in this short horror story by Ambrose Bierce about the great and ancient city of Carcosa.
Community
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The Swedish approach to traffic safety might be one way to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities.
A Big Celebration for Little Free Libraries
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If you’re preparing for the zombie apocalypse, you might want to read up on olfaction—the undead are known to rely on their sense of smell.
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