All the problems of a cornfield, the diseases, the pests, the work, degraded soil, result from the idea of a cornfield which is fundamentally alien to nature. These problems are accepted as the cost in exchange for the benefits of the cornfield, (the simplified and predictable, marketable yield) or else they go unnoticed and unaccounted for in the cost benefit analysis.

Humans live in an unnatural world of their own making. All the problems of a society can be traced back to the idea of a “society” which is fundamentally alien to the environment humans evolved from.

The trajectory of society is to become more and more alien to human nature. The driving force of this trajectory are the benefits that society creates which are freely purchased at the cost of this alienation or else have gone unnoticed in the accounting.

Remaining human as society continues on its path will take intention and effort.

- Unplug from screens

- Take up hobbies which imitate ancient human practices like growing a garden, raising livestock, hunting, etc.

- Be intentional about fostering face to face community, and friendships

- Let yourself go hungry

- Let yourself experience boredom, which fosters entertaining yourself with more productive ventures.

- Walk in nature

- Watch a fire burn

- Do things which strengthen the body and raise your heart rate.

- Enjoy a good meal

- mix and combine the above.