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  • Scenarios: Future Food

    DuurzaamBedrijfsleven Media heeft onlangs de eerste editie van zijn magazine ‘Duurzaam BV‘ uitgebracht, over de voedinsgssector in 2050. Van mijn hand zijn o.a. de twee toekomstscenario’s Back to Basics &… Read more

  • The Gatekeepers – Dror Moreh (2012) ****

    Really interesting documentary film that tells the story of the Israeli security service, Shin Bet, from the perspective of six of its former heads. A revealing insight for me was… Read more

  • Sarah Palin is back

    Sarah Palin is back: whatever you may think of her, she gives a fascinating endorsement speech. Enjoy.   Read more

  • We hebben het beter dan ooit

    Vroeger gingen we eerder dood, waren we armer en lelijker. Kinderarbeid was nog heel gewoon, net als poepen op straat. Bovendien behandelden we dieren als gevoelloze machines en geloofden we… Read more

  • Er ist wieder da – David Wnendt (2015) ****

    At times pretty funny, the film is above all an indictment of the mass media, as they,  guided by viewer ratings only, make the return of Hitler possible by giving… Read more

  • The Hateful Eight – Quentin Tarantino (2015) ***

    According to some the best Tarantino ever made. Others find his eight film boring and too long (over 3 hours). I think it’s great entertainment, but also to a high… Read more

  • Why ISIS is so attractive

    In many articles about ISIS/ IS/ ISIL/ Daesh, I came across the name of William McCants, fellow and director of the Brookings Institute, and his book on Islamic State. As… Read more

  • The Hedgehog and the Fox

    In this essay on Tolstoy, philosopher Isaiah Berlin argues that there is a fundamental distinction between those who are fascinated by the infinitive variety of things (foxes) and those who… Read more

  • What makes a good life?

    This unique 75-year long Harvard research followed more than 700 men from teenager to old age, with one simple goal; to understand what makes them happy and healthy.The short answer… Read more

  • The Future of Europe

    What is to become of Europe, now that it is in the midst of a perfect storm of several crises: recovering from a deep recession, coping with an unprecedented number… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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