The Unnatural Economy - Part 3: Dragging the Past: From Sharkskin to Supersonic Efficiency19 July 2020·1109 words·6 minsSystems and Innovation Biomimicry Marine Efficiency Drag Sustainability Design and Innovation Sustainability Systems ThinkingBiomimetic solutions from marine life—sharks, whales, and fish—offer counterintuitive efficiencies in drag reduction and propulsion.
The Unnatural Economy - Part 2: The Spiral Mandate: Why Nature Never Uses a Straight Line18 July 2020·1201 words·6 minsSystems and Innovation Biomimicry Nature Spiral Efficiency Energy Design and Innovation Sustainability Systems ThinkingFrom Bishop's crooks to energy-saving curves, this post explores why nature's spiral geometry holds the key to efficient flow and energy use.
The Engineering Journey - Part 1: The Design Crucible: Why Perfect Products Are Forged in Process, Not Luck9 May 2020·872 words·5 minsSystems and Innovation Design-Methodology Process Innovation Efficiency Product-Development Technological HistoryEngineering design is often seen as purely technical, yet it is a human-centered decision-making process. The structure of this process determines whether resources are converted optimally, or wasted on predictable failure.
The Arithmetic of Sustainability9 March 2020·159 words·1 minSustainability and Future Energy Revolution Renewables Modern Life Efficiency Electric Drive Red Stack Physical Ceiling Sustainable Warmth Sustainability Policy and Critique Systems ThinkingA numbers-based exploration of sustainable energy challenges—quantifying consumption, solutions, and viable paths to deep emissions reductions.
Capitalism Unmasked - Part 20: The Privatization Illusion22 February 2020·708 words·4 minsHistory and Critical Analysis Capitalism Privatization Public-Services Efficiency Myth-Busting Policy and CritiqueChallenging the belief that private is always better than public - examining the track record and limits of privatization.