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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy

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Guy Lane - Australian environmental scientist & author asks: are you a Vitan? Someone who loves nature, trusts science, and takes action for our planet? Get the FREE Intro to Vita Sapien Philosophy: vitasapien.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 9d

Back by popular demand: the belly-scratching roo! 🦘 Look at the muscles on him! Vita Sapien Philosophy says you love nature, trust science and take action for our planet, you're a Vitan. The books just landed in the Amazon store. Check it out: vitasapien.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 21h

Over the past few days I have been working with Claude AI to build the google ads to tell the world about Vita Sapien Philosophy.
Check it out today: vitasapien.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 21h

This is the region of the Sandy Straits and Cooloola National Park.

Inskip Point across the water from the southern end of K'Gari.

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 21h

Vita Sapien has a new workstation: Rainbow Beach Surf Club, overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. I am overnighting in Motel Prius as Inskip Point which is about 15 minutes north. My roost is about 100 metres from the beach that overlooks the channel to K'gari.

Vita Sapien's new workstation at Rainbow Beach Surf Club, Queensland, Australia.

Panoramic view from the balcony of Rainbow Beach Surf Club.

One of my favourite roosts. Motel Prius set up for sleeping at Inskip Point. The sea is about 100m meters away. The beach overlooks the channel between Australia and Ka'Gari Island.

Motel Prius doubles as a firewood transport. That will keep the campfire going for a while.

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 1d

The Stone Age ended despite an abundance of stones.
Such a profound irony that the Blackwater International Coal Centre in Queensland is solar powered.
Energy transition is one part of Vita Sapien's transition plan.
What do you think the other parts are?
Learn more: vitasapien.org

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 2d

EV bus, UQ, Brisbane.
Once, I used to be a clean-tech consultant trading as SEAO2.
It's imperfect, has its own unique ecological footprint, but is a major stepping stone away from fossil fuels that are annihilating life on Earth.
Get onboard the transition!
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 2d

Riverbar & Kitchen, Brizvegas
Soda and lime to help prevent scurvy at one of my writing stations.
Note the Brisbane River in the background.
In a previous life, I lived a very low carbon life on my 34' yacht Ophelia, moored by the riverbank.
The biosphere is dying. Act accordingly.
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 2d

Manta ray, woman, ocean, plastic, and more plastic.
Whatever your religion or race, we all need to engage in Earthwork to avoid a catastrophic extinction event that is looming upon us.
Vita Sapien Philosophy helps you find your Vitamission—your mission for life.
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 2d

I am no fan of Christmas, but I do like Christmas Beetles.
This little beauty has been buzzing around me for the last couple of days.
Communing with wildlife is a practice of Ecosystem Spirituality, although I dare say beetles are not for everyone.
Learn more: vitasapien.org

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent article:

www.quantamagazine.org/the-quantum-...

The Quantum Mechanics of Greenhouse Gases | Quanta Magazine

Earth’s radiation can send some molecules spinning or vibrating, which is what makes them greenhouse gases. This infographic explains how relatively few heat-trapping molecules can have a planetary ef...

www.quantamagazine.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 3d

Whip snake at Noosa Heads reminding me we share this boardwalk—and this planet.
Vita Sapien Philosophy helps strengthen our spiritual and intellectual bond to nature.
Free intro: vitasapien.org

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 3d

Science & spirituality are cognitive abilities that help us make sense of the world.
This profound paper shocked me to the core: there is more stuff made by humans that life on Earth.
We need to right philosophy to survive this.
Vita Sapien Philosophy.
Get your free introduction: vitasapien.org

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 4d

Goanna clings to a tree at Inskip Point, Queensland, and growls when I get too close.
The wonder of nature is being engulfed by our civilization.
We need a unifying philosophy to prevent the oncoming collapse.
Free intro to Vita Sapien Philosophy: vitasapien.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 4d

Red Triangle Slug, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Life on Earth takes many forms, each playing a role in the system that sustains us.
Protecting nature means protecting our life support - a wholly rational thing to do.
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 5d

In the Anthropocene, the oceans were drained of fish. In the Verdant Age, the oceans will be full again.
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 5d

Australia

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 5d

I went to Mount Kaputar where the pink slugs live.
(They're not quite this big.)
There is so much wonder and beauty in nature—it would be a shame to let the oilmen burn it up.
Effective resistance against collapse needs a philosophy.
Vita Sapien Philosophy: vitasapien.org

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

My BS book? You can make your point without insults.
My post seeks to show common ground between nature lovers and New Agers.

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

Eastern Grey Kangaroo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast enjoying a meal until I get too close!
There is a balance we need to find between our civilization and the Living Planet.
Vita Sapien Philosophy shows what we must do to give her space.
Free introduction: vitasapien.org

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

Empty crab shell on a beach at 1770, Queensland, Australia—a reminder that our own lives are short.
Do what you can to help protect life on Earth.
The greatest legacy you can leave is paving the way for the life that comes after us.
Vita Sapien Philosophy:

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

Fair call. Thank you. Heidelbergensis pics are hard to come by :)

Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

We were killing things before the Cognitive Revolution. To this day, indigenous people hunt game.

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 6d

The Cognitive Revolution is the heart of Vita Sapien's philosophy, seeing spirituality and intellect as interconnected, not seperate.
A spiritual bond to nature is enhanced by understanding nature science.
Vita Sapien Philosophy is the synergy of ecoscience & ecospirituality.
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you for sharing this post, Jessica. Beekeeping and foraging and sustainability. I call this Vitan. It's just a name but its a powerful idea.

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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 7d

The crisis is real, a solution is at hand
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Guy Lane: author Vita Sapien Philosophy @guylane.bsky.social · 7d

The arts are beautiful. Museums matter. Culture enriches our lives.
But over 94% of philanthropy ignores the environmental crisis that threatens all of it.
Without a living planet, there are no galleries to visit, no concerts to attend, no future to enjoy.
Support Vita Sapien: vitasapien.org/donate