Aurianne Or

Tag: dependence

  • A simple life respectful of the natural world

    A simple life respectful of the natural world

    The idea is nothing new. Diogenes of Sinope and Francis of Assisi both promoted a simple life lived in accordance with nature, and both defied those in power. They were not afraid of poverty, even though they had both been raised in comfort. Diogenes was the son of a money changer. The job of a…

  • In dependence – Independence

    In dependence – Independence

    With basic income, people can chose the kind of relationships they want and the kind of works they want. Thus, individuals gain greater autonomy in choosing their relationships and career paths, fostering more fulfilling lives. You can count on your partner, your family, your friends or your boss because they are trustworthy not because you…

  • Moving away from technological dependence on the United States

    Moving away from technological dependence on the United States

    The world is dependent on the United States for everything related to technology. If we don’t react, the United States can put pressure on other countries by removing access to these technologies or disclosing users’ personal data. For example, our smartphones or computers could stop working because of our dependence on Google. Another example is…