Applying Jules David Prown’s Mind in Matter to the Story of Grain and Trade
Grain appears simple, yet its material properties have shaped civilizations. From ancient storage at Amara West to modern global trade systems, grain reveals how societies manage survival, surplus, and power. Drawing on Jules David Prown’s Mind in Matter, this article explores how a single seed connects labor, belief, hierarchy, and markets across time.
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If the Camel Could Speak – Reflections on Trade, Fables, and Global Connections
The introduction to the volume "Animal Trade Histories in the Indian Ocean World" opens with a reference to an Aesop’s fable about a...
May 11, 20256 min read
A Ban on Human Enhancement: Upholding Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Inequality
Merging humans with machines isn’t progress—it’s a moral crisis. We must ban enhancements that commodify and divide humanity.
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Navigating the Turbulence: Empathy, Leadership, and the Future of Global Trade
Global trade needs empathy, not escalation. A third path is possible—fairer, simpler, and rooted in shared values, not submission.
Apr 8, 20253 min read
The ‘degrowth’ movement envisions global climate justice, but must adapt to global south realities
Green growth or degrowth? Experts debate the best solutions to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and global inequalities.
Feb 13, 20254 min read
The New Trade War: Crumbling of the New World Order
The global trade order is crumbling as protectionism rises, alliances shift, and middle powers seek alternatives to superpower dominance.
Feb 4, 20255 min read
Why COP29 Is a Success: 10 Reasons It Reshaped the Climate Narrative
Why COP29 matters: 10 reasons it reshaped the climate narrative, from bold leadership to renewed global collaboration for a greener future.
Nov 29, 20244 min read
