Peter Godfrey-Smith’s article, “Living on Earth,” serves as the conclusion to his trilogy exploring the evolution of intelligence across species, building on the themes introduced in his previous works, including Other Minds. In this piece, he emphasizes the role of living organisms as active agents that shape their environments, rather than […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
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The article explores the influence of Blackfoot culture on Abraham Maslow’s theories, particularly his Hierarchy of Needs. It highlights Maslow’s transformative experience during his time with the Siksika people in 1938, where he observed a community characterized by cooperation, generosity, and high levels of life satisfaction, contrasting sharply with the […]
The following article is a conversation between Philip Goff, a philosopher and consciousness researcher at Durham University, and the Edge. In it, Goff proposes a scientific shift towards a post-Galilean Paradigm. Goff explores the challenges consciousness poses to contemporary science, tracing the roots of this dilemma back to Galileo’s assertion that mathematics […]
In this article for the Kosmos Journal, Drew Dellinger explores how changing our worldview and story can transform society. It highlights the work of Thomas Berry, who argued that the ecological crisis stems from the limitations of our dominant cultural story. Berry believed a new cosmological story drawing on modern science […]
In this October 2023 article, Brad Reynolds encourages readers to cultivate an “integral heart” by embracing a holistic, compassionate worldview that transcends narrow identities and embraces the interconnectedness of all beings. Reynolds also discusses the role of the heart in spiritual awakening, eventually leading to personal and societal transformation. Reynolds […]
The article discusses how neuroscience is shedding light on spiritual experiences, with neurotheologist Dr. Andrew Newberg explaining that while there is no single “spiritual” part of the brain, these experiences involve complex interactions between various brain regions that typically don’t occur in the same way. Newberg notes that while spontaneous […]
The article discusses Global Social Witnessing (GSW), a practice that enhances our capacity to witness and engage with traumatic global events mindfully and compassionately. In an age where social media and the internet allow for real-time exposure to violence and conflict, individuals often experience overwhelm, desensitization, and compassion fatigue. GSW […]
This 2021 article published by MIT Technology Review examines the ambitious goals of major neuroscience initiatives, notably the BRAIN Initiative and the Human Brain Project, which aimed to map and simulate the human brain’s complex workings. Despite significant investment and initial enthusiasm, the article reveals that both projects have struggled to deliver […]
In this 2005 article for Shift Magazine, physician Betsy MacGregor relates her experience in the field. MacGregor’s experience is a premonition of the 9/11 events and how a “letting go” of the physical existence may have been for the thousands of souls who perished with the Twin Towers. Editor’s Note: […]
The article examines the intersection of spirituality and science, highlighting the increasing recognition of their complementary roles in understanding the nature of reality. It discusses how scientific discoveries, particularly in fields like quantum physics and neuroscience, have challenged traditional materialistic views and opened space for spiritual inquiry. The author explores […]
In this March 19, 2024 article, Hank Wesselman writes about the causes of illness: disharmony, fear, and soul loss. Of these three, Wesselman says soul loss is the most serious because it is a major cause of premature death and serious illness. One of the most common symptoms of soul […]
In this July 2024 article by KnowWewell, Dr. Larry Dossey discusses the healing power of prayer, how he came to this discovery, and what this means for modern medicine. Dossey, a pioneer in integrating prayer and medicine, believes that the general premise of prayer is that “space and time are […]