For a country where alcohol and guns are often sold in the same convenience store, it is perhaps not very awkward to have a president who doesn’t seem to be bothered by contradictions. However, contradictions have a nasty habit of materializing into headaches, or worse. And this might turn into one of those. One … Sigue leyendo What could possibly go wrong?
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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What’s in it for me?
The question lies at the core of the polycrisis we are living in, where multiple interconnected crises converge and amplify each other, making it very difficult to manage with traditional means and methods. It is not a single event in time; this is a collective experience that has been building up through decades and had … Sigue leyendo What’s in it for me?
2025 proposition: Collective wisdom and take care of each other
Another year over, and what have we learned? We have learned to rely on generative AI to give us answers. So, ChatGPT; another year over, and what have we learned? ChatGPT Result: Resilience in the Face of Challenges: words words words…. The Value of Mental Health: words words words…. Connection and Community: words words words…. … Sigue leyendo 2025 proposition: Collective wisdom and take care of each other
REMEMBER
"If the crisis or war comes" is the title of the yellow booklet from the Swedish government that was delivered to our and all the other mailboxes in the country. It was delivered a few days ago, but I am still trying to shake off the feeling of "Not again!!!"I was 15 years old when … Sigue leyendo REMEMBER
All we need is what we already have.
"What will make a human being move away from this destructive, self-centred activity?"At this point in history, where we have reached the pinnacle of our destructive capability, the question Jiddu Krishnamurti posed to David Bohm in 1980 has to be addressed with urgency. One explanation for our destructive capability is Bohm's assertion that throughout human … Sigue leyendo All we need is what we already have.
4′33″
"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″
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!
Boris Matijas 