Assuming I didn’t burn it up months ago
(A hella large assumption) …
Thanks for your patience.

The Reality of Hunter-Gatherers w/ Dr. Robert Kelly

Fresh episode of PMB’s podcast from a couple of days ago.

The guest is a very credentialed academic anthropologist who knows a great deal about hunter-gatherers.

Listening made me feel like I sort of do too, because I felt qualified to disagree at times. But in general it was really good to measure my own big-picture take against a more official and respected one.

Peter said that he sees humans as problem-solvers, and The Doctor shot back amusingly that while that is true, they are also very much problem creators.

I would say they’re both markedly more optimistic for humanity than I am most days.

So maybe the conversation could be useful in taking the sting out of some of the things I say.

I’m just optimistic enough still to say: I’ll see you tomorrow.