Delighted to share that two of my working papers were published by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, as part of critically important and timely Roadmap on Moving Beyond GDP. #degrowth #postgrowth #movingbeyondgdp #movingbeyondgrowth #poverty #equality

My thoughts are with everyone in my former home Kathmandu, Nepal, as parts of the city literally burns. The government has fallen, amidst the killing of 19 youth by armed forces. May peace, justice & freedom prevail. And may things be resolved through peace and wisdom, not violence and destruction.🙏🏼

Happy 90th Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. May His Holiness continue to radiate messages of compassion, kindness and wisdom for many, many more years to come. As long as space endures, As long as sentient beings remain, Until then, may I too remain To dispel the miseries of the world.

Delighted to share my latest article on the culture of #meditation in #Bhutan, in the latest issue of Tashi Delek Magazine, the inflight magazine of Drukair. Meditation is at the heart of Buddhism, and by extension, Bhutan. It is key for finding inner peace and #happiness. Stay tuned for the book...

It was an honor to speak about mindfulness and environmental consciousness in development at the Vajrayana #Buddhism conference in Thimphu, Bhutan last week. My first attempt at comparing #Madagascar and #Bhutan from an indigenous knowledge and spiritual-ecological lens, and somehow, it worked!

Some thoughts for #AlanGarber, President of #HarvardUniversity. You are a beacon of hope. Harvard University is bigger than the United States. It can survive, maybe even thrive, by expanding to hold lectures, degrees, research and hosting students, fellows and faculty in its international centers.

Thrilled to share my latest travel article on "The Buddhist Culture of Happiness in Bhutan" in the latest May-June issue of Tashi Delek Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines. Stay tuned for the book... #Bhutan #Buddhism #mindfulness

Election Day, Canadians need to see this! The anti-Drumpf and anti-American (made in USA, visit USA) sentiment has never been stronger. Drumpf, as usual, is not accurately reading the room. The worst politician (and businessman and human being) ever! But, it’s great for the other political parties.

Quebec’s requirement that penalizes students for attending the Universities of McGill and Concordia is unfair, says Judge. These rules act to punish students for studying in English. Strange that the continued struggle over the language of the colonizers overshadows other languages and cultures.

American arrogance on full display. Why the world dislikes the US. First Drumpf demands he be seated in the front row (his original seat was in the 3rd row), then he mocks the funeral by wearing blue. Complete lack of respect for cultural norms and customs. He should stick to playing golf, in Miami.

This! “It’s amazing that others in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science. It’s amazing how much good science you can destroy with $320 million and RFK Jr, very fast.” — Seth Rogen’s censored remarks presenting Breakthrough Prize

@vanityfair.com An 11-minute climate emission spewing non-scientific billionaire joy ride to the edge of space, is not space travel. Although awesome views from the windows, it’s luxury space tourism for the ultra wealthy, replete with designer outfits, celebrity navel-gazing and big entitlement.

Hands off! Protests happening across the US today.

This! Integrity means standing firm on your principles, even when things get tough. It means sacrificing a little to ensure your values and ideals of democracy, freedom, justice and equality prevail. This entails struggle. People need to speak up, rise up, and take action against dark forces. Now.

True that. Is anyone tracking how much Drumpf and his family, cronies and allies have gained from buying cheap stocks every time the economy tanks when he announces tariffs? Because it suspiciously resembles the tactics of robber barons around the time of the Great Depression.

Emergency town hall on the continuing attacks on marginalized communities and free speech at the hands of the current administration, organized by @haymarketbooks.org, with @naomiaklein.bsky.social @chenjerai.bsky.social @astra.bsky.social and @keeanga.bsky.social Happening on April 8th 5 pm EST.

Intro to Geography 101, anyone? Did someone fail intro to international politics 101? Dumbest government ever! 🌏🌍🌎

Fail Intro to Geography 101, anyone? Those running the US government lack basic knowledge of the world and international relations. There has never been a dumber government ever, anywhere. There’s always hope that the Ministry of Education can address the gap. Oh but wait, that’s being gutted too!

Billionaires should not be allowed to own farmland. As climate change intensifies - and it will - the ability to grow food will become critical for our survival. We cannot let farm land be in the hands of greedy self-serving billionaires, who have no regard for their fellow humans and living beings.

America’s loss, is Canada’s gain. Yale Professor Jason Stanley sounds alarm on the rise of fascism and culture of fear, and the dismantling of academic freedom in the US. The author of “Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future” is moving to the University of Toronto.

It’s official. The worst has happened. The US is moving back to the dark ages. An attack on and dismantling of formal education is an attack on knowledge, democracy and freedom of expression. There can be no doubt now that the US is becoming a fascist and authoritarian regime at break-neck speed.

Bhutan features on a draft list of travel ban counties. Theory 1: Assuming because it’s among a collection of countries who don’t have official diplomatic relations with the United States. Theory 2: Could also simply be because Drumpf doesn’t know where they are on the map, or that they even exist!

What is going on at @linkedin.com? For the first time in years, seeing people attacking scientists and researchers. This is an American version of the deadly cultural revolution in China, that saw the ugly and vindictive denigration and punishing of intellectuals. Fascism unfolding, in real time.

#McGill24 is here! For the next 24 hours, on March 12th, McGill will match crowdfunding donations 1:1 (up to $1000). Please think of giving to POWE (promoting opportunities for women in engineering), a student-run organization with the goal of increasing the presence of women in the engineering.

One not-so-smart person found in all of America who still wants to buy a Tesla. Good luck in the new swasticar! You’re doing a great job MAGA (make America gross again)!

Canadian response to DeSantis’ remark about “That’s not much of a boycott in my book”? Ramping up of already massive Canadian boycott of American products, as well as Florida and U.S. as travel and retirement destinations. Drumpf supported politicians don’t seem to be very bright or strategic.

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to all the amazing women out there making a difference everyday, with small to big actions. It all counts. We’ve come a long way, and still have miles to go. Look forward to the day we get rid of #IWD, once we’ve achieved gender equality, respect and rights!

The most despicable administration to come out of the modern US. Based on personal vendettas, retaliation, and constant lashing out against those it considers “enemies”. The future: law suit after law suit. Good time to be a lawyer, if nothing else - for lawyers on the right side of history.

Stand up for science. It’s the only thing that can now save us. The importance of systematic, evidence-based thinking, theorization and solutions has never been more important than it is now. *science in all its forms, biophysical, social, indigenous, etc.

“I think Elon Musk should be expelled from the British Royal Society. Not because he peddles conspiracy theories and makes Nazi salutes, but because of the huge damage he is doing to scientific institutions in the US. Now let’s see if he really believes in free speech”. Simple answer: not. Expel.

Farewell to the Ministry of Education in the US. A very dark day for democracy, free speech and the pursuit of knowledge. My thoughts are with friends and colleagues in the States. Stay strong, and remember, this is illegal, unconstitutional and unethical.

“Trumpty Dumpty will get his way, unless the public has something to say…” -the amazing John Lithgow. Sometimes laughter (and resistance of course) is the best way. Drumpf posted “long live the King”. He stated people didn’t have to vote again. He is being serious. This is where the US is headed.

This SNL cold open is the one best ever. Brilliant and hilarious. Mike Myers impersonation of Musk is pure comic genius, and even more sharp since Myers is Canadian. They absolutely skewer Trump and Vance. Humor really is the best revenge!

Happy Losar! Wishing everyone a joyous, prosperous and auspicious Bhutanese and Tibetan New Year! May the year of the female wood snake bring happiness, success, good health, and countless blessings. May it provide opportunities to cultivate compassion, generosity and wisdom. Om Mani Padme Hum 🙏🏻

Triggered doesn’t begin to cover it! “You don’t have the cards right now. It’s very hard to do business like this. It’s good for America to see this. I’ve empowered you to be a tough guy. You should be thanking us. You are not thankful”. Trump/Vance don’t have basic human decency or intelligence.

I agree. On display was deep arrogance, denigration, ignorance, lack of respect from Drumpf and Vance towards a friend in need. A hugely embarrassing and ugly moment for the US. It’s cringe-worthy, and so far from the so-called “diplomacy” claimed by Vance. The US at its lowest level in a long time.

What is on display is arrogance, denigration, ignorance and lack of respect from Drumpf and Vance. A hugely embarrassing and ugly moment for the US, and for the world. It is cringe-worthy, and far from the so-called “diplomacy” claimed by Vance. The US at its lowest level. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

Ah, here finally is King Charles, who just invited Drumpf for an unprecedented second state visit. Posted this question 3 weeks ago.

Love the #BookerPrize. It is linguistically diverse. Excited to read the long-list. But I can’t help but wonder, out of 13 long-listed books, why are only 2 (arguably 4) from the #GlobalSouth? Can the prize continue to claim to be “international”, in the true sense of the word? #majorityworld

“Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” - @janefonda.com upon receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG-AFTRA Awards.

Oh, the problems of a “king”: what colours to paint shiny new luxury planes? This, while he impoverishes his people, guts services to them, and watches his country burn.

Coming from someone who calls himself a “genius” and runs several companies, would expect this to be a cutting-edge management HR technique to boost self-esteem, buy-in, inspiration, shared goals, and sense of team-work? 🤔 Not! Just plain-old bullying and denigration of workers, broligarch-style.

What’s really happening. It’s a massive broligarch land grab. Nothing they are doing serves the public. It’s about greed and their insatiable thirst to accumulate wealth, while impoverishing farmers. They are lining their own pockets, while people are rendered jobless, homeless and landless.

This! Drumpf a Russian asset. His mission? Destroy the US from the inside. And it’s working. If this is true, a lot of people need to wake up and spring into action, and soon!

Now for some non-political (political) news: Karma at work. Canada beats USA (ie its 11th province) in politically charged 4 Nations hockey championship. Go Canada! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Time to die? Never say amazon again. License to desecrate. A predatory villain takes control of James Bond. Creativity (however misogynistic) gives into meaningless mass consumerism. Imagine the possibilities if it had instead been sold to true #007 Mackenzie Scott! #JamesBond

Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post wouldn’t run this ad. So much for free speech. It’s all about the broligarchy, and the kissing of the ring.

An important emergency town hall on the hostile corporate (broligarch) coup, happening now!

Protests growing. Resistance to Drumpf, Moskovite and DOGE coup increasing. Sharing this widely because the broligarch owned mainstream news is not doing their job.

Bet they regret inviting Shady Vance. The co-option and dumbing down of American ‘leadership’ on full display. No one can (or wants to) survive a few months of Muskovite. Greta Thunberg however, we need way more of!