Useful Possibilities
Promoting quality content that cracks open the mind and sparks curiosity.
Standing Cyclist presents Useful Possibilities (UP), spotlighting extraordinary teachers and leaders, athletes and activists, researchers and writers, filmmakers and engineers, and their groundbreaking projects.
UP recognizes individuals and teams who raise awareness and drive innovation in areas such as health and wellness, environmental science, spirituality, personal growth, and human rights.
We celebrate those who promote unity, tolerance, respectful collaboration, mindful living, and the [responsible] use of technology, social media, and modern marketing tools.
Honoring people and content that inspire us to be the very best versions of ourselves.
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Arne Næss, Deep Ecology and Thinking Like a Mountain
Discover the life and legacy of Arne Naess, founder of Deep Ecology. Learn how his philosophy challenges human-centered thinking and invites us to see nature as intrinsically valuable. Explore his key works, the concept of ecosophy, and how the film Planetary echoes his call to "think like a mountain."