Clear thinking does not come easy for us, and we make little effort to do better. For example, we have trouble balancing risks. Some suburbanites do not hesitate to jump into their automobile without fastening their seat belts, and as they talk on their cell phones spend several hours every day driving along busy... Continue Reading →
how do we think…
Evolution found a system of thinking for us that largely circumvents the need for logic. Our everyday thinking most often bypasses logic and depends to a large extent on referring back to what we know, on the way our knowledge is organized in memory, and how such knowledge is evoked. I observe this in myself.... Continue Reading →
Alexander von Humboldt
Human-induced climate change was first identified in 1800 and again in 1831 by the same scientist, Alexander von Humboldt. Though little known and studied today, Alexander von Humboldt (b. September 14, 1769) was a legend in his lifetime, and remains one of the most important scientists in history. More places and species are named after... Continue Reading →
trust yourself…
“You can trust everyone to be human, with all the quirks and inconsistencies we humans display, including disloyalty, dishonesty and downright treachery. We are all capable of the entire range of human behavior, given the circumstances, from absolute saintliness to abject depravity. Trusting someone to limit their sphere of action to one narrow band on... Continue Reading →
suffering for them…
“A father acts on behalf of his children by working, providing, intervening, struggling, and suffering for them. In so doing, he really stands in their place. He is not an isolated individual, but incorporates the selves of several people in his own self. Every attempt to live as if he were alone is a denial... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 