by Duane Elgin | Dec 11, 2010 | Sustainability and Simplicity
Download the PDF: Voluntary Simplicity: Cool Lifestyle for a Hot Planet This is the first chapter in my completely revised edition of Voluntary Simplicity (published in 2010 by Harper Books). Offers an updated overview of the shift toward more sustainable and...
by Duane Elgin | Nov 5, 2010 | Sustainability and Simplicity
Download the PDF: The Garden of Simplicity This short overview of the diverse expressions of “simplicity” has been requested many times. Here is the most recent, open-source version from the new edition of Voluntary Simplicity.
by Duane Elgin | Dec 11, 2002 | Sustainability and Simplicity
Download the PDF: Peril and Promise “Peril and Promise” An interview with Duane Elgin by Arnie Cooper for The Sun Magazine, August 2002 Duane Elgin helped define the trend toward a life of sustainable prosperity back in 1981 with his first book, Voluntary Simplicity:...
by Duane Elgin | Dec 1, 2002 | Culture and Consciousness
Download the PDF: Self-Guiding Evolution of Civilizations A long article by Duane for the Systems Research and Behavioral Science Journal.
Because the impact of humanity is now global, we are challenged to become reflective at this scale if we are to be choiceful...
by Duane Elgin | Nov 11, 2002 | Culture and Consciousness
Download the PDF: Transformational Philanthropy. A report co-authored by Duane and Elizabeth Share. This report summarizes two years of inquiry regarding the creative role of philanthropy in responding to our rapidly changing world. Can we find trusted ways of...