Halcyon Identifies

 

Every day average life expectancy rises by six hours, and many babies born today may live to 100+, while experts are hoping to gain further clues about rejuvenation from organisms naturally resistant to ageing and dying.

 

"Dissensus" is the encouragement of divergent rather than convergent - or consensus - approaches to crisis: indeed, some claim dissensus as nature's way of adapting, which has worked well historically.

Resilience, unlike sustainability which is quite static, accepts change is inevitable and focuses on being able to withstand the unexpected.

• Resilience/Sustainability - an experiment in trying to live for a year without money is an innovative response to the challenge of living a sustainable lifestyle.

• Resilience - "resilience science" can help governments, businesses and individuals address the challenges facing societal development, and together with scientists propose directions to both take and avoid.