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About admin

R. Bruce Hull writes and teaches about building capacity in sustainability professionals who collaborate at the intersection of business, government, and civil society. The views are his and are not endorsed by any organization with which he is affiliated.

Exhausted Majority

Posted on January 2, 2019 by admin

It’s been almost a year since I last posted. I went dark, I admit, because the passion and purpose of my professional life–supporting constructive dialog among diverse stakeholders about sustainable development—felt increasingly irrelevant and impotent in the face of rising … Continue reading →

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What to Do About Climate Change?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by admin

The most contentious thing about climate change is not the science explaining its causes but rather the politics of what to do about it. Popular but polarizing personalities such as former Vice President Al Gore claim climate change is nothing … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville and Confirmation Bias

Posted on August 20, 2017 by admin

Because I’ve previously written about confirmation bias, I was asked by my university’s communication office if I thought it explained anything related to the tragedy in Charlottesville where violence erupted at a march for white nationalists, neo-Nazis, and Alt-Right. Question: … Continue reading →

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Collaborate, Fight, or Move?

Posted on June 25, 2017 by admin

The rise of urban independence and the devolution of authority from nation to locales provides a glimpse into a possible future that bridges political divides. Continue reading →

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Why India Matters

Posted on May 9, 2017 by admin

India is becoming the most consequential country in history (again). Over a million people a month are joining its workforce. Almost as many are moving into its cities. The bulge in educated and motivated people provides a “demographic dividend” with … Continue reading →

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What Will You Do After Marching for Science?

Posted on April 18, 2017 by admin

Marching for science is worse than preaching to the choir. Continue reading →

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Why I Won’t March for Science

Posted on April 11, 2017 by admin

Marching might do more harm than good if it makes scientist feel they have done enough and are excused to go back to their labs and books. Continue reading →

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A Path Through Trump’s Minefield

Posted on February 27, 2017 by admin

Our rational, wonkish, scientific explanations are completely counterproductive. Continue reading →

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The End of Expertise: And Why That Is A Giant Problem for the Anthropocene

Posted on February 24, 2017 by admin

The impacts of confirmation bias, identity protecting reasoning, and information access are combining to undermine rationality, expertise, and ultimately threaten democracy. Continue reading →

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Population is Not the Problem

Posted on February 23, 2017 by admin

The “population bomb” narrative is problematic for sustainable development professionals and advocates. Continue reading →

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