the psychology of sleep
A personal journey through insomnia, highlighting the importance of understanding sleep physiology, adapting to circadian rhythms, and finding unexpected joy in wakeful moments.
the 4 elemental relationships
The magic of the four elements-water, earth, fire and air- weave the tapestry of our lives, guiding us through the chaos of existence with wisdom, wonder and connection.
humans glow: auras, bioluminescence, and the emanating light
An enchanting exploration of how and why humans glow, delving into the phenomenon of bioluminescence in nature, and the mystical, scientific, and practical applications of the natural glow…
the dreaming self
Dreams are paradoxical realms that fascinate and perplex us as they defy empirical investigation and the laws of physics, resembling psychotic episodes more than waking life. And because they elude scientific investigation, an integrated approach combining psychological, intuitive, and empirical exploration is called for.
why science needs a proper séance
Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal. Friedrich Nietzsche The goal of science is an operating model of the universe. To document enough facts, truths, observations, and opinions in order to stitch and weave and patch together a set of laws that govern existence. A worthy and important goal, most would agree. While science doesn’t actually measure how they are doing towards this goal, we should be able to grab some data for a general sense of their progress. Based on this, it’s not looking too good, is it? And … More
Better Living through Biomimicry: The Natural Design of the world
Are we to change the world? To begin answering this question, we must first understand what it is that we are changing. In the greater sense, there is no need to change the world. The world has and will continue to change, with or without our priggish impressions about what should be. If we truly want to make impact, our aim shouldn’t be to change, but to restore the world, aka ourselves, back to its original design. Perhaps the most inspired application of this idea is called biomimicry, which essentially means looking towards nature to provide the blueprint for human … More
The frog, the finger, and free will
If the first thing you do in the morning is eat a live frog, you can go through the rest of the day knowing the worst is behind you. Mark Twain When you go after hard problems like free will, sooner or later you’ll have to swallow something nasty. The worst thing you will have to swallow here today is this: Our current thinking is butt-sprung. Soggy. Tawdry and out of shape. We think like gravity-weary terrestrials, and believe the sun rises and sets in the six-inches between our ears. Swallow that frog right now, and the rest will be … More
The Alpha Male and Empathy
How often do we say the words alpha male and empathy in the same sentence? Chances are, we often think the two ideas are like oil and water. However, according to premier primatologist and researcher, Frans De Waal, modern society has been misinformed about what an Alpha Male really is. Our current view of the alpha male seems rather myopic — it tends to highlight caricature-like strength, large stature, and bully-like behaviors. It’s no surprise, then, that we normally reserve this social label for those that we deem juvenile, if not downright obnoxious or intimidating. Oddly enough, we readily accept that the … More
