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For the ’whatisness’ of things is one of descriptions Land Institute founder Wes Jackson takes to heart, Tim Unruh writes.

This week, readers write about keeping ancient traditions and customs alive and how technology will continue to transform society and the future.

Sahil Bloom writes The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter and is the managing partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm.

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Joe Mungo Reed’s lyrical novel spans the coming century to reveal four generations of one family and a world in crisis.

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