John Thackara
@johnthackara.bsky.social
What does designing for life mean in practice? Who is doing it? How best can we help? I write, talk, discuss, advise. We also host offsites here in France https://thackara.com/
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💧New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
Great story www.dezeen.com/2025/08/08/h...
Henriëtte Waal's peat atelier tackles climate change with "new ways of living" in wetlands
Peat meadows are the most effective terrestrial carbon sink on Earth. In this interview, designer Henriëtte Waal offers solutions for preserving these swampy landscapes, from bio-based products to rep...
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October 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Great story www.dezeen.com/2025/08/08/h...
My second ever book, ‘Design After Modernism: Beyond The Object’ was published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social in (checks the carbon dating) 1988. Imagine my (happy) surprise when, last month, Zaoli Gu gave me this Chinese edition which I never knew about before.
www.abebooks.com/978050027510...
www.abebooks.com/978050027510...
October 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My second ever book, ‘Design After Modernism: Beyond The Object’ was published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social in (checks the carbon dating) 1988. Imagine my (happy) surprise when, last month, Zaoli Gu gave me this Chinese edition which I never knew about before.
www.abebooks.com/978050027510...
www.abebooks.com/978050027510...
"Instead of using a diet as the entry point of the discussions of the food system, we should start in how we can manage the various agro-ecosystems in an organic/regenerative way. Diet will follow, as it always did..."
October 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"Instead of using a diet as the entry point of the discussions of the food system, we should start in how we can manage the various agro-ecosystems in an organic/regenerative way. Diet will follow, as it always did..."
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Reposted by John Thackara
Interested in high-altitude social innovation? Check out these one month research residencies in Arvier, Italy. Deadline 19 October www.fondazionesantagata.it/en/arvier-in...
October 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Interested in high-altitude social innovation? Check out these one month research residencies in Arvier, Italy. Deadline 19 October www.fondazionesantagata.it/en/arvier-in...
Home truths, clearly told, by Harris C M Tiddens: 'Nature as Value Standard: Three Measures for Creating a Monetary System That Protects the Foundations of Our Existence—Instead of Destroying Them' www.oekom.de/buch/nature-...
Nature as Value Standard | oekom verlag
The current monetary system possesses two characteristics that tend to remain unseen. Firstly, it is a mathematical echo chamber that is completely
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October 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Home truths, clearly told, by Harris C M Tiddens: 'Nature as Value Standard: Three Measures for Creating a Monetary System That Protects the Foundations of Our Existence—Instead of Destroying Them' www.oekom.de/buch/nature-...
Interested in high-altitude social innovation? Check out these one month research residencies in Arvier, Italy. Deadline 19 October www.fondazionesantagata.it/en/arvier-in...
October 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Interested in high-altitude social innovation? Check out these one month research residencies in Arvier, Italy. Deadline 19 October www.fondazionesantagata.it/en/arvier-in...
This remarkable group convened in Mumbai at #BITSDesignSchool to discuss #CareValuePlace from diverse perspectives. I'll post highlights of their contributions soon - but, for now, here's how I set the scene in my introduction thackara.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This remarkable group convened in Mumbai at #BITSDesignSchool to discuss #CareValuePlace from diverse perspectives. I'll post highlights of their contributions soon - but, for now, here's how I set the scene in my introduction thackara.com
two of the voices I listen to most intently
David Bollier's blog post about the podcast I did with him is here: www.bollier.org/blog/chris-s...
Chris Smaje's Vision of a Post-Capitalist Eco-Localism that Works | David Bollier
www.bollier.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
two of the voices I listen to most intently
I was given the Frontier Design Prize by the Mayor of Shanghai www.jfdaily.com/staticsg/res... @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I was given the Frontier Design Prize by the Mayor of Shanghai www.jfdaily.com/staticsg/res... @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social
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In south west England, this first-of-its-kind Bioregional Banquet features La Rasgioni ~ an ancient Sardinian tradition of reconciliation. Kingsbridge, 3 October. mailchi.mp/5fd97808bab9...
September 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In south west England, this first-of-its-kind Bioregional Banquet features La Rasgioni ~ an ancient Sardinian tradition of reconciliation. Kingsbridge, 3 October. mailchi.mp/5fd97808bab9...
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On 27 September, book launch in Amsterdam of 'Water Works: Ecosocial Design'. . 5jwwe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6...
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On 27 September, book launch in Amsterdam of 'Water Works: Ecosocial Design'. . 5jwwe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6...
On 27 September, book launch in Amsterdam of 'Water Works: Ecosocial Design'. . 5jwwe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6...
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On 27 September, book launch in Amsterdam of 'Water Works: Ecosocial Design'. . 5jwwe.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6...
In south west England, this first-of-its-kind Bioregional Banquet features La Rasgioni ~ an ancient Sardinian tradition of reconciliation. Kingsbridge, 3 October. mailchi.mp/5fd97808bab9...
September 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In south west England, this first-of-its-kind Bioregional Banquet features La Rasgioni ~ an ancient Sardinian tradition of reconciliation. Kingsbridge, 3 October. mailchi.mp/5fd97808bab9...
"we must nourish a transformative, earth-centric mindset rather than attempt to fix a broken industry
". Zoe Gilbertson on the final demise of 'sustainable fashion'.
September 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"we must nourish a transformative, earth-centric mindset rather than attempt to fix a broken industry
". Zoe Gilbertson on the final demise of 'sustainable fashion'.
Reposted by John Thackara
Reposted by John Thackara
💧 New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
Through essays and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them.
valiz.nl/en/publicati...
@henriettewaal.bsky.social
Through essays and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them.
valiz.nl/en/publicati...
@henriettewaal.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💧 New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
Through essays and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them.
valiz.nl/en/publicati...
@henriettewaal.bsky.social
Through essays and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them.
valiz.nl/en/publicati...
@henriettewaal.bsky.social
Terrific interview with Isabel Carlisle, and summary, by David Bollier
September 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Terrific interview with Isabel Carlisle, and summary, by David Bollier
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💧New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
September 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💧New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
💧New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
September 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💧New release: Water Works, Ecosocial Design
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
In 60+ essays (one by me) and case studies, Water Works explores how we might reimagine ecosocial relationships between people, organisms, and the systems that sustain (or threaten) them. valiz.nl/en/publicati...
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Is an AI crash imminent? Well, Doors of Perception chronicled the dawn of the internet; spent years asking, "but what is it for?"; and then, when nobody answered with much conviction, was not surprised by the dotcom crash. So today's AI-angst does indeed feel a bit deja vu.
August 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is an AI crash imminent? Well, Doors of Perception chronicled the dawn of the internet; spent years asking, "but what is it for?"; and then, when nobody answered with much conviction, was not surprised by the dotcom crash. So today's AI-angst does indeed feel a bit deja vu.
Is an AI crash imminent? Well, Doors of Perception chronicled the dawn of the internet; spent years asking, "but what is it for?"; and then, when nobody answered with much conviction, was not surprised by the dotcom crash. So today's AI-angst does indeed feel a bit deja vu.
August 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is an AI crash imminent? Well, Doors of Perception chronicled the dawn of the internet; spent years asking, "but what is it for?"; and then, when nobody answered with much conviction, was not surprised by the dotcom crash. So today's AI-angst does indeed feel a bit deja vu.
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Le naufrage des mégabassines ... Symbole d'une agriculture productiviste s'accaparant la ressource en eau, le modèle ruine les agriculteurs qui investissent dans leur exploitation.
Les agriculteurs qui exploitent les mégabassines de #SainteSoline font face à de telles difficultés financières qu’ils en appellent à une aide rapide des pouvoirs publics.
Certains refusent de payer une eau devenue trop chère, quand d’autres quittent le projet, raconte Le Parisien. 👇
Certains refusent de payer une eau devenue trop chère, quand d’autres quittent le projet, raconte Le Parisien. 👇
Retards et explosion des coûts : à Sainte-Soline, malgré la loi Duplomb, les mégabassines en grande difficulté
Les réserves d’eau dans les Deux-Sèvres sont devenues symboles du débat national pro et anti-bassines. Aujourd’hui, les agriculteurs gestion
leparisien.fr
August 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Le naufrage des mégabassines ... Symbole d'une agriculture productiviste s'accaparant la ressource en eau, le modèle ruine les agriculteurs qui investissent dans leur exploitation.
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There is an all-out global assault on the idea that government should help ppl & that ppl should help one another.
That's what ZM represents.
Elites of both parties in the US are engaged in this assault. Their goal: turn "the masses" against each other & prevent them from expecting better of gov.
That's what ZM represents.
Elites of both parties in the US are engaged in this assault. Their goal: turn "the masses" against each other & prevent them from expecting better of gov.
I’ll be real honest, folks. I do not get the meltdown about Mamdani. Like, I get possibly arguing he’s a lightweight but all I see is a massive, over the top, complete crash out about him. I mean, it’s racism, I get that, I know, but it’s like politicians and journalists contracted the rage virus.
July 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
There is an all-out global assault on the idea that government should help ppl & that ppl should help one another.
That's what ZM represents.
Elites of both parties in the US are engaged in this assault. Their goal: turn "the masses" against each other & prevent them from expecting better of gov.
That's what ZM represents.
Elites of both parties in the US are engaged in this assault. Their goal: turn "the masses" against each other & prevent them from expecting better of gov.