Doomsday is Such a Relief!

W.D. James reviews Paul Kingsnorth's new book. Paul Kingsnorth’s Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity (Thesis, 2025), is one of the books we’ve been needing. The book is the record of a personal journey toward a reckoning with Western modernity and the polycrisis it has engendered. Kingsnorth adopts the term, ‘The Machine,’ to identify the origin of … Continue reading Doomsday is Such a Relief!

The Acorn – 81

Number 81 In this issue: A slippery smart slope to slavery March 25 2023: London conference against the WEF Victory for forest campaigners! Form, essence, lies and truth Chuang Tzu: an organic radical inspiration Acorninfo 1. A slippery smart slope to slavery One of the main aims of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is to herd … Continue reading The Acorn – 81

The Acorn – 51

Number 51 In this issue: Basque rebels prepare hot reception for G7 leaders Capitalist vultures target Jamaican sunshine Smart-fascists are massacring our trees Israeli oppression: support the resistance! Vandana Shiva: an orgrad inspiration Acorninfo 1.  Basque rebels prepare hot reception for G7 leaders The welcome awaiting Macron, Trump and the other G7 world leaders in … Continue reading The Acorn – 51