"Future of consciousness - Unlocking the mind's potential through neuroscience, philosophy, psychedelics and mysticism." To my eclectic neuro-wiring, seeing this course description was like offering candy to a kid; within a few seconds, I applied. And after six weeks of inspirational and insightful talks, I haven't regretted it. A part from psychedelics (which, BTW, were … Sigue leyendo 4′33″
Autor: Boris Matijas
Consultant, facilitator, and storyteller specialized in sustainability, family-owned companies, and criminal justice. | Consultor, facilitador y storyteller especializado en sostenibilidad, empresa familiar y justicia penal.
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Humans drink water, not data!
More than half of the world's population, 4,4 billion people to be precise, is living without access to safe and accessible water, according to a study published in Science. At the same time, 5.35 billion people have access to the internet worldwide, according to Forbes. And while the number of internet users is expected to … Sigue leyendo Humans drink water, not data!
Truth expands ‘us’
The collision of opposing ideas creates a spark that ignites change, for better or worse. This has been so since the beginning of our civilizations. The same spark has ignited periods of our most outstanding achievements and our greatest tragedies. What matters is our choice between defending dogmas or seeking the truth. While dogma only … Sigue leyendo Truth expands ‘us’
Personal mastery vs. political jugglery
- What are you working with? - I work as a sustainability consultant. - You mean all this with the climate and all? - Eh, yeah, in a way. - Well, you got a lot of work to do. Things don't look good at all. - Yes, we all need to do more. - Ya'right! … Sigue leyendo Personal mastery vs. political jugglery
Let’s disagree better!
While waiting for the results from the French elections, the entire Europe holds breath. On one side stand the "globalist" who advocate for multicultural diversity; on the other stand the "nationalists" with a focus on local traditions. But how come these became self-excluding? Well, one explanation is the success of Steve Bannon's manual of dogma … Sigue leyendo Let’s disagree better!
Eudaimonia is a bodily experience
“What makes us human?” a group of followers turned to the deity they worship in their existential quest, "Selecting all images with traffic lights," answered their Divine Spirit. This same joke circulates on social media, showing different religious groups' followers and their God's lands back to the most exciting debates of our days. One on … Sigue leyendo Eudaimonia is a bodily experience
The power of transparency
For far too long, markets, companies, and organizations have misled us with inaccurate information about the true costs of economic gains. This has led to a lack of transparency in the use of public goods, resulting in detrimental effects such as climate change, environmental degradation, and a decline in social resilience. This is a consequence … Sigue leyendo The power of transparency
From the Age of Conflict into the Will of the People
Democracy in most parts of the World went into reverse in 2023. It is one of the main findings sampled in EIU's Democracy Index. With nearly 40% of the world population living under authoritarian regimes and EEUU being considered the beacon of the democratic World relegated to the Flawed democracy category, it is mainly the … Sigue leyendo From the Age of Conflict into the Will of the People
Turning back is not an option
At the same time as many developed countries' governments, Sweden and the UK among others, are taking their foot off the Green Transition accelerator, Copernicus, the European Union's space program, has issued an alarming report. 2023 was the warmest year on record, with a 1.48°C global warming increase, compared to the pre-industrial levels. Instead of … Sigue leyendo Turning back is not an option
You are not alone
📣“Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.” ― wrote Kurt Vonnegut not so long ago. So, if you still haven’t got the message, here it comes … Sigue leyendo You are not alone
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