Monday, November 07, 2022

Drive and Listen or Walk

The Earth has existed for45 million centuries, but this is the first century in which one dominant species can determine, for good or ill, the future of the entire biosphere

Not necessarily the end of the world The biggest existential threat to humans is now humanity


Drive and Listen or Walk  To radio stations around the world (your choice) with an accompanying virtual ride wherever you choose – you also get stuck in traffic. (Note – Not anywhere near enough bike lanes in Rome!)

Even better, take a walking tour around a city of your choice – choose day or night, and sounds to accompany your walk.


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