Charles van Heck's Woodhull Journal

University of Michigan

  • Toxicity

    Wildfires are a harbinger of political, societal, and economic instability due to climate change. The crisis we face is a moral and ethical one that calls for international cooperation and a resolute will to develop and apply those solutions. Continue reading

  • Oppenheimer and the Ethical Dilemma We Face

    From an economic perspective, speculation in AI is limiting our investment in other sectors of the economy: energy infrastructure, housing, strategic value networks, logistics, and business innovation.  Too many land, water, and energy resources are being diverted for the construction… Continue reading

  • The Interior Wound and National Values

    There is an interview with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. that I keep thinking about. The interview, conducted by Geoff Bennett, aired on 15 June on PBS News Hour. Glaude is the author of the book America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows… Continue reading

  • Creativity and My Adventure with Sarah Edmonds

    But what exactly is boredom? Can it be productive?  Can it contribute to our creativity? Continue reading