This series has been the starting point that has now become yourweeklyupdate.nl.
Convinced by the idea that one can be ahead of ones time — by simply acknowledging what is going on today, in contrast to holding on to beliefs and facts from the past — I wanted to challenge my former colleagues to update their perspective on the world.
Update 1: Hunger
Welcome! If you have come here looking for simple, short and clear updates on things that matter, you are in the right place. The concept is very easy. To test your general knowledge, start by answering the question below (takes about 10 seconds). Then scroll down and see how well you have done (5 seconds). If you were correct it means you … Continue reading Update 1: Hunger
Update 2: Global Warming
Well hello there! Good to see you again. In case you are here for the first time, you might want to check out last week’s update. This week’s theme is about global warming. Of course we have all heard about global warming. We understand it’s a very serious issue, no debate about that. But just how serious … Continue reading Update 2: Global Warming
Update 3: Overpopulation
Good day! Last week I promised some good news; and good news it is. Chances are that thinking about overpopulation gives you a headache, since you think population growth will get out of hand in the near future. This week it’s time to challenge that thought. Question At the end of this week the Dutch population … Continue reading Update 3: Overpopulation
Update 4: Calories
¡Hola! You can put away your winter coat and earmuffs; spring has finally started! Previous updates about food scarcity, global warming and overpopulation are all important of course, but not as important as today’s update. It’s about the question that every self-respecting human being asks him or herself this time of year, which is: ‘How will … Continue reading Update 4: Calories
Update 5: Energy revolution
Happy Easter Monday! If you have read update 2, you know that the earth is heating up at a staggering rate, with greenhouse gas emissions as the biggest driver. This topic especially can make me feel bitter and rebellious. But this week I would like to dissociate from those combative feelings and give you an … Continue reading Update 5: Energy revolution
Update 6: Irrationality
Happy Monday, Last week I discussed the prospects of huge losses in the fossil fuel industry. Daniel Kahneman, psychologist and writer of possibly the most interesting book I have ever read, called ‘Thinking fast and slow’, has won a Nobel prize in economics for his prospect theory. This week it’s time to tell you about … Continue reading Update 6: Irrationality
Update 7: Emotions
Hello there! Last week, you learned that our logic may not always be so logical. This week, we will take a closer look at our emotions. Since emotions come from within and are always personal, there are no wrong emotions. It is not my intention to criticize your feelings or emotional judgement in this update. How to … Continue reading Update 7: Emotions
Update 8: Mass Extinction
Hello human, Welcome back! Last week’s update was about the death of individuals. This week let’s take it one step further. Let’s have a look at the death of entire species. A rather sad update, again – I promise next week is going to be more cheerful! But there are some things that just need to … Continue reading Update 8: Mass Extinction
Update 9: World Peace
Ciao! On Earth day, April 22nd, something truly remarkable has happened. Leaders and representatives from countries across the globe gathered in New York to sign the Paris agreement. The Paris agreement has set the goal to limit global warming to well below 2ºC. Question This has been an extraordinary event for many reasons. One of them is … Continue reading Update 9: World Peace
Update 10: Save the world in 5 steps
This is the tenth and final update of my first series. Therefore this update will be slightly different. I will attempt to reveal the thread that connects all my previous, seemingly arbitrary updates. Then I will finish this series with 5 steps to save the world. (Reading time: 7 minutes.) If you have read all 9 … Continue reading Update 10: Save the world in 5 steps