My pouch of marbles

This visual was inspired by an old collection of stats on animal agriculture. I think the visual speaks for itself. I learned along the process that I should always add paper references to visuals that are turned into stickers....

I drew this illustration because I can't stop thinking about this topic. I am on a journey to redefine what it means to be a good engineer. As part of this, I want to understand how we can visualize the systemic impact of innovative technologies. Engineers design for structural integrity....

My edit to this framework arose from a conversation with an organizer friend. We agreed that (political) education is the essential nectar that nurtures the butterfly of social justice. I love this drawing and framework because it acknowledges that many forms of work are needed. It helps me to recognize...

The article and interview with the book author of "A history of the world in seven cheap things" inspired me to create an educational graphic that summarizes the seven cheap things that our economic system needs to function so extractively the way it does....

This visualization grew out of a project to visualize the amazing potential behind ReJoule technology that can scan decommissioned EV batteries to ensure that they can be safely operated in their 2nd and 3rd life. While this technology should be a given to build a circular engineering economy, it is...

The Süddeutsche Zeitung article from April 1, 2021, is not an April Fool's joke but a legitimate article discussing James Suzman's book "Sie nannten es Arbeit" (published in English as "Work: A History of How We Spend Our Time") [1]. Research indicates that hunter-gatherers did work significantly less than modern humans....

These drawings serve as visual concepts for my project to develop visual metaphors for systems understanding. They are concepts and have room for improvement. Under slavery, enslaved people work and the value they create goes to a slave master. Under feudalism, the serfs work and the value they create goes...

This is just a drawing that grew out of a conversation with a friend. This perspective on truth, that several (opposing) truths can co-exist at once, has impacted my understanding of the world since then. Some more insights from a conversation with another friend: • Perspective is wisdom/insight Some more...

I have been traveling with my air quality measurement device for 2 years. While public buildings' air quality is highly controlled by law (has to be below 1100 ppm), private spaces are not, including cars and air conditioning systems for private houses. Because CO2 is invisible and odorless, it is...

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. ~ Rev Desmond Tutu The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. or The world...

I tend to think about weekly patterns visually and regularly reflect on my phone usage. I hope to create more time management visuals in the future. Let me know if you are familiar with any artists who do similar work.

I posted this question on August 17th 2024 on LinkedIn and Instagram. I compiled responses below. Hajar Tazi, Caroline Baillie, and Mahtaub Golab contributed majorly to the resources below....

All pieces below have deeply influenced my action & thinking with respect to creating change toward flourishing of all life. Maybe they are also helpful to you. • Resilience and Innovation Loops An insightful paper on how resilience and innovation cycles function within ecosystems and how they apply to social...

I am aware that critiquing the core tenant of science might trigger something deep inside you. I am not saying that the scientific method is wrong or not truthful. I want to raise your attention to the times and core ideas from which the scientific method arose. Look at how...

Gordon Brander wrote an article about this list, including many insightful quotes. The concepts of metacrisis and polycrisis relate to the question of "where do we start to intervene?" The highest intervention point (transcending paradigm) is related to addressing our metacrisis, as described in the aforementioned marble. Meadows, D. (1999)....

(Vanasupa & Barabino 2021) I also explored the relationship between reductionism and holism in my science of holism framework. A related graphic that attempts to bring together fields, structures and so on: [[MMSIcebergNatureMetaphor]] Vanasupa, L., & Barabino, G. (2021). An engineering education of holism: Einstein’s imperative in Insights Into Global...

It was quite a different experience to DJ sitting on the ground together. When someone felt the energy rise, they would rise. Otherwise, we felt a comfort and slowness from stretching on the ground & looking at the lake. Usually, DJing is done standing. It makes it very official, almost...

I desire nourishing drinks during a long night of dancing. • adaptogen teas • resotring mucus teas • digestion teas • alcohol free coktails with adaptogens for energy & resilience (NO: refined sugar) • smoothies with hemp or pea protein • shot for strong flavors with spice, sweet, tangy: •...

I have been shaping this laser visualizer on and off for 3 years since its invention night with my friends at a Make Harvard hackathon (old presentation video here). This project has continuously pulled me in and excited friends and audiences because the visualization it produces is so distinct and...

I love visualizing things. Here are music related visualizations from other people. https://everynoise.com/engenremap.html https://www.chosic.com/spotify-playlist-analyzer/ I used it for this mix. After I had recorded it! https://music.ishkur.com/ https://liveplasma.com/artist-Butch.html