Some animals consider ants as their primary food source. Genetics tells us we and primates have common ancestors if you go back far enough and primates do consider ants and termites a delightful snack. No one I know eats ants or termites, but our ancestors probably did. Plus, you simple dry them before consumption to store them and you can keep them for years without refrigeration. And, think of the devastation locusts produce if we don’t keep their populations under control. The ecological impacts are all beneficial. The idea of a cricket appetizer is just not likely to appear on any American restaurant menu. We seem to think we have risen to a higher standard of living because we can eat beef, lamb, lobster, etc. But here in the West, most cringe at the thought. Of course, insects are a key part of the diet in many parts of the world, in some cases even a delicacy. And bees are essential for our plants’ survival due to their role as pollinators. First of all, it is now a well-known fact that honey is an amazingly powerful food. It is interesting to me that we seem poised to consider doing the same these days. I would doubt this is all he ate, but he was known for being different by eating these. The most famous one you probably know was John the Baptist who reportedly ate locusts and wild honey. The Essenes lived in various cities but congregated in communal life dedicated to voluntary poverty, daily immersion, and asceticism (their priestly class practiced celibacy). The Jewish historian Josephus records that Essenes existed in large numbers but fewer in number than the Pharisees and the Sadducees, the other two major sects at the time. Wikipedia describes the Essenes as a mystic Jewish sect that flourished from the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE. Posted on Author kmorris Leave a comment on Zealot Fundamentalism Essenes were onto something Yes, I may sound like a luddite to some, but the innovation race is not a sprint, it is a marathon. However, with all that said, there are times when you have to slow down and regroup IMHO. Every time I drive my Model S I am amazed and how well it works. We look for handsome charismatic and seemingly successful change heroes who taunt and drive innovation into realities we never imagined. Most of the world wants to follow leaders like Elon. He also keeps a smile on his face and avoids the rancorously negative tone of people like Greta Thunberg. He does not settle for small incremental change … he literally shoots for the moon. What I and others find refreshing about Elon is his zeal for change. When I see his rants and wanderings I am reminded how lucky I am to have a stabilizing wise mate in my life who keeps me out of ditches … at least most of the time. My management training makes me want to criticize Elon for not finding a suitable mate. In fact, I decided to replace the rims so it will once again look brand new. And, I will not sell my S … I love it too much and will just keep it around as a spare. I have a TESLA Model S which I love but will put my order in for one of these new ones just as soon as I can. My heart of hearts wants him to be right once again and release a new generation of recyclable and sustainable batteries for EVs. This next year is very likely to prove him right or wrong. But, I have watched him for so many years rise from the ashes of a situation that it could just be another magician’s trick … distract everyone with your movements here while the real action is there. He may be brilliant, but his actions seem so stupid at times. Trying to do too many things was considered the foundational mistake most people make: focus, focus, FOCUS!Įlon is the antithesis of this and stands in stark contrast to the management styles I was taught. When I took my master’s in management the key ideas were to focus or fail. I used to think of Steve Jobs this way, but Elon Musk sets the bar much higher targeting space travel, transportation, and now social media. We live in the presence of a rare breed of an individual and will soon see whether this firebrand for innovation flames out or continues to produce fundamental change in our world. When is one life worth more than another?.So you believe fossil fuels are going away anytime soon?.
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