I sat down to read the Sixth Book in the Hive Series by George Macpherson “Post Scarcity Sanctuary” with an expectation that the fast paced presentation of the struggle, tension, personal interplay, and political realities of creating a civilization that no longer denies the ability to live in communities that meet all our needs and shatters the myth of scarcity that permeates our economic decisions that are fuelled by greed would continue in this volume.
This book stars with a “Before You Begin” section that reveals the methods employed by the author to triumph over the systemic obstacles that he needed to overcome to realize his understanding, passion, and truth that “I am a Writer”
I suggest that this “Before You Begin” section should be required reading (or listening) for all teachers charged with the development of their students in growing into their full potential. The standard curriculum, the published course outline, and the traditional methodology may not support the growth of the “non-standard” learner. We need to consider what we might be missing when we constrict the mode of learning and expression to “what we have always done”.
Learning and doing are fundamental characteristics of being human that will flourish to the extent that we focus on encouraging learners and finding paths to support their passion.
The cover of “Post Scarcity Sanctuary” promises a sweeping sci-fi epic of philosophy, survival, and self discovery that explores the paradox of a future where technology has removed every barrier - except the ones within ourselves.
Thanks to George for this important artwork, not only for the inspiration and challenge of its vision, but also for his determination to be a writer and awaken our awareness of the need to encourage expression that earlier attitudes toward development of learners inhibited, contributing to our loss.
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