Penny D Sackett
@pennysackett.bsky.social
Scientist advocating for the public good. Distinguished Honorary Prof at the ANU. Former Australian Chief Scientist. Climate disruption science, strategy, and communication. Living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. She/her.
AKA: @PennySackett@fediscience.org
AKA: @PennySackett@fediscience.org
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
The Australian Peace and Security Forum is hosting a free webinar 10 June 6pm AEST, during which Dr Arnagretta Hunter and I will be asking, in relation to the climate crisis touching every aspect of Australian lives: 'What on Earth are we Doing?
Register here: events.humanitix.com/what-on-eart...
Register here: events.humanitix.com/what-on-eart...
What on Earth are we Doing? The Science and Urgency of the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis poses the single greatest threat to the security and well-being of Australians
events.humanitix.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Australian Peace and Security Forum is hosting a free webinar 10 June 6pm AEST, during which Dr Arnagretta Hunter and I will be asking, in relation to the climate crisis touching every aspect of Australian lives: 'What on Earth are we Doing?
Register here: events.humanitix.com/what-on-eart...
Register here: events.humanitix.com/what-on-eart...
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So many layers of corruption.
May 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So many layers of corruption.
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Just read this www.truthdig.com/articles/the... excellent summary/overview of the dangerous fools and buffoons currently shaping technological futures. Here's an idea: why don't we let these people upload themselves to the cloud, and then we unplug it?
The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology - Truthdig
Powerful figures in Silicon Valley advocate a new-age religion that sees humanity as a transitional species — one whose time is almost up.
www.truthdig.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Just read this www.truthdig.com/articles/the... excellent summary/overview of the dangerous fools and buffoons currently shaping technological futures. Here's an idea: why don't we let these people upload themselves to the cloud, and then we unplug it?
In its report "Give Peace a Chance" released today the APSF examines six key issues at the heart of peace and security for all Australians, and calls for a full, transparent, and public review of the AUKUS submarine agreement with the US and UK. austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au/wp-content/u...
April 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In its report "Give Peace a Chance" released today the APSF examines six key issues at the heart of peace and security for all Australians, and calls for a full, transparent, and public review of the AUKUS submarine agreement with the US and UK. austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au/wp-content/u...
As a US citizen whose family – like so many others – has delivered personal and military service for others, often at sacrifice, I have no words on this ignoble, shameful day. Instead, I offer these heart-breaking, heart-felt, and sober words of Timothy Snyder.
I stand with Ukraine.
I stand with Ukraine.
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
As a US citizen whose family – like so many others – has delivered personal and military service for others, often at sacrifice, I have no words on this ignoble, shameful day. Instead, I offer these heart-breaking, heart-felt, and sober words of Timothy Snyder.
I stand with Ukraine.
I stand with Ukraine.
These are difficult, discouraging, energy-sapping times.
In different difficult times, after the horrific 2020 "Black Summer" fires in Australia, I gave a local TEDx talk, with this fundamental message:
Connection makes us stronger.
I invite you to connect here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=axht...
In different difficult times, after the horrific 2020 "Black Summer" fires in Australia, I gave a local TEDx talk, with this fundamental message:
Connection makes us stronger.
I invite you to connect here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=axht...
The struggle to reconnect | Penny Sackett | TEDxCanberraWomen
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
These are difficult, discouraging, energy-sapping times.
In different difficult times, after the horrific 2020 "Black Summer" fires in Australia, I gave a local TEDx talk, with this fundamental message:
Connection makes us stronger.
I invite you to connect here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=axht...
In different difficult times, after the horrific 2020 "Black Summer" fires in Australia, I gave a local TEDx talk, with this fundamental message:
Connection makes us stronger.
I invite you to connect here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=axht...
Will AUKUS make us safer?
Free webinar on 11 Feb at 6-7pm (AEDT) hosted by the Australian Peace and Security Forum.
Speakers: Melissa Parke (ICAN), Allan Behm (Australia Institute), and Major General Michael G Smith AO (Retd). I will MC.
Register at: events.humanitix.com/australia-s-...
Free webinar on 11 Feb at 6-7pm (AEDT) hosted by the Australian Peace and Security Forum.
Speakers: Melissa Parke (ICAN), Allan Behm (Australia Institute), and Major General Michael G Smith AO (Retd). I will MC.
Register at: events.humanitix.com/australia-s-...
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Will AUKUS make us safer?
Free webinar on 11 Feb at 6-7pm (AEDT) hosted by the Australian Peace and Security Forum.
Speakers: Melissa Parke (ICAN), Allan Behm (Australia Institute), and Major General Michael G Smith AO (Retd). I will MC.
Register at: events.humanitix.com/australia-s-...
Free webinar on 11 Feb at 6-7pm (AEDT) hosted by the Australian Peace and Security Forum.
Speakers: Melissa Parke (ICAN), Allan Behm (Australia Institute), and Major General Michael G Smith AO (Retd). I will MC.
Register at: events.humanitix.com/australia-s-...
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#DYK nearly 75% of major marine fish stocks have been depleted/overexploited & 50% of live coral cover on reefs destroyed?
- @ipbes.bsky.social #GlobalAssessment
Let’s restore our ocean's vitality & ensure a more sustainable future. 🪸🌍🧪🦈
- @ipbes.bsky.social #GlobalAssessment
Let’s restore our ocean's vitality & ensure a more sustainable future. 🪸🌍🧪🦈
January 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
#DYK nearly 75% of major marine fish stocks have been depleted/overexploited & 50% of live coral cover on reefs destroyed?
- @ipbes.bsky.social #GlobalAssessment
Let’s restore our ocean's vitality & ensure a more sustainable future. 🪸🌍🧪🦈
- @ipbes.bsky.social #GlobalAssessment
Let’s restore our ocean's vitality & ensure a more sustainable future. 🪸🌍🧪🦈
Wishing a peaceful, joyous and just 2025 to all.
January 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Wishing a peaceful, joyous and just 2025 to all.
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Blue birds huddling together for warmth
December 27, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Blue birds huddling together for warmth
Water is essential for Security. Want to learn more?
The Australian Peace & Security Forum (austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au) is hosting a free online webinar Tues 3 Dec 2024 at 6pm AEDT (Sydney time).
Register:
events.humanitix.com/water-essential-for-life-and-our-security
#water #security
The Australian Peace & Security Forum (austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au) is hosting a free online webinar Tues 3 Dec 2024 at 6pm AEDT (Sydney time).
Register:
events.humanitix.com/water-essential-for-life-and-our-security
#water #security
December 2, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Water is essential for Security. Want to learn more?
The Australian Peace & Security Forum (austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au) is hosting a free online webinar Tues 3 Dec 2024 at 6pm AEDT (Sydney time).
Register:
events.humanitix.com/water-essential-for-life-and-our-security
#water #security
The Australian Peace & Security Forum (austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au) is hosting a free online webinar Tues 3 Dec 2024 at 6pm AEDT (Sydney time).
Register:
events.humanitix.com/water-essential-for-life-and-our-security
#water #security
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When scientists don't speak up, others step in to fill the void... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Scientists as political advocates
Science, both teaching and doing, is under attack. The recent US presidential election of a person and platform with anti-science bias exemplifies this. The study of climate processes and patterns and...
www.science.org
November 29, 2024 at 12:11 AM
When scientists don't speak up, others step in to fill the void... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Each one of us is associated with 100,000 times our own weight of human-made `stuff.' Added together, human stuff weighs more than all living things on Earth.
That's one of the things I discussed during my seminar entitled "A Complex Return to Eden."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjot...
That's one of the things I discussed during my seminar entitled "A Complex Return to Eden."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjot...
A Complex Return to Eden?
YouTube video by Santa Fe Institute
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Each one of us is associated with 100,000 times our own weight of human-made `stuff.' Added together, human stuff weighs more than all living things on Earth.
That's one of the things I discussed during my seminar entitled "A Complex Return to Eden."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjot...
That's one of the things I discussed during my seminar entitled "A Complex Return to Eden."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjot...
Giving tweeting a break; skeeting and tooting instead. Happy to be here!
November 24, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Giving tweeting a break; skeeting and tooting instead. Happy to be here!