CAPÍTULO EXTRAÍDO DE MI NUEVO LIBRO “But the life of a man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.” David Hume. Esta es la situación: un tranvía avanza sin frenos y está a punto de atropellar a una persona que está sobre la vía. Tú estás a un lado … Sigue leyendo MÁS EXPANSIVIDAD MORAL PARA LA JUSTICIA MEDIOAMBIENTAL
I am xenia
To understand today’s xenophobia, it helps to go back in time. Xenia is a set of Greek protocols concerning hospitality. The term is central to Homer’s Odyssey and comes from the Greek xénos, which means both “guest” and “stranger”. Where and when has it gone wrong? Where and when have our cultures caused these two … Sigue leyendo I am xenia
All to one
🚀 "Millionaires make money. Billionaires make history."Back in 2020, I wrote a piece reflecting on this quote, tracing the evolution of extreme wealth from John D. Rockefeller (the first dollar billionaire in 1916) to the pandemic-era tech boom that supercharged the fortunes of the ultra-wealthy. Fast forward to today, and we’ve officially entered a new … Sigue leyendo All to one
The purpose of education should be learning, not knowing
A professor of education once asked Henry Mintzberg what he thought about the current American practice of appointing retired army officers to head up schools. Good idea, he replied, so long as the country is prepared to have retired school principals run the army. The anecdote speaks on many levels, but perhaps most importantly, … Sigue leyendo The purpose of education should be learning, not knowing
Nudging the Urn: How Small Choices Rewrite the Rules of Success
For years, I was privileged to walk in the forest nearly every day—often multiple times a day. My constant companion was Diego, our beloved golden retriever. But when we lost him last January, the walks stopped. While I still returned to the forest to run or bike, walking without Diego simply didn’t feel right. The … Sigue leyendo Nudging the Urn: How Small Choices Rewrite the Rules of Success
50th time around the sun
Today marks my 50th trip around the Sun ☀️ 🌍 Ohhh, what a ride!!! 🎢❤️🤩Now, that I have warmed up properly, what I can tell is that I feel more drawn to the future than pulled by the past. The privilege of travelling on this unique Spaceship, called Earth, carries a lot of responsibility. Yes, … Sigue leyendo 50th time around the sun
We the tide
To believe that only technology and the market can bring prosperity is like trying to take the wave out of the sea. With the excitement of watching the boats rocking on the belief that "Growth is a rising tide that lifts all boats", our leaders and institutions have forgotten that the rising tide is not … Sigue leyendo We the tide
2026: Togetherness & Active listening
For my New Year's resolution, I choose to bring forward and prioritize two qualities I wrote about some months ago. The first one is togetherness. While letting the political opportunism further polarize and divide people, we tend to forget how quickly hateful words escalate into violent actions. Therefore, picking up from Jiddu Krishnamurti’s question: what … Sigue leyendo 2026: Togetherness & Active listening
Should we have a Climate Nobel Prize replacing the Nobel Peace Prize?
Ecosia has just deposited €1,000,000 with a notary in Berlin, reserved solely to help create a new Climate Nobel Prize. Almost at the same time, this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Maria Corina Machado, made a point to praise US President Donald Trump for pushing forward the US agenda for a possible violent takeover to … Sigue leyendo Should we have a Climate Nobel Prize replacing the Nobel Peace Prize?
What was the question?
It all started with The Hacienda – the mythical club that opened in Manchester in 1982. It was a place where the DJ became the main attraction, making a traditional "band" less necessary for the party. The dance music vibe was set by a single person behind the DJ controllers, players, turntables, and mixers. The … Sigue leyendo What was the question?
Boris Matijas 