Category Archives: Philosophy

Daniel Dennett’s New Book Argues Consciousness Is An Illusion & No More Special Than A Light Switch

Jonathan Weiner of The Daily Beast just published his review of renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett‘s brand new book Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking.   “For Daniel Dennett, philosophers are like blacksmiths: they make their own tools as they go along,” … Continue reading

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Buddha, Joan Of Arc & Even Luke Skywalker Shared This #1 Trait That Best Predicts Elite Performance

The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), based out of the University of California, Berkeley, is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only does the organization sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, they also help people … Continue reading

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From Gladwell To Godin To Rashid: Read The Most Powerful Observations Of Living In A World Of Brands

In 2013 it is nearly impossible to be engaged in modern life without encountering and interacting with brands.  The presence and implications of brands have not only become interwoven with our national identities and cultures (i.e. Apple = America, NHL … Continue reading

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Banner Photo #125: Philosopher Alan Watts On The Question “What If Money Didn’t Matter?”

In the Western World, the words “freedom” and “capitalism” are often used interchangeably.  This synonymity, of course, began with The American Revolution and the founding of democracy.  In Denys Arcand’s 2003 film The Barbarian Invasions, it was put best when one character … Continue reading

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The Bliss Of Letting Go: David Lynch Discusses Transcendental Meditation In New TM Documentary

In the new low-budget documentary Meditation, Creativity, Peace, the viewer is taken around the world as director David Lynch visits several film schools in Europe and the Middle East.  While some of the doc features Q&A exchanges about his film career, … Continue reading

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Charlie Rose Talks To Iconic Sociobiologist E.O. Wilson About His Book “The Social Conquest Of Earth”

Edward Osborne “E. O.” Wilson is the renowned American biologist, researcher, theorist, naturalist and author.  His biological specialty is myrmecology, the study of ants, on which he is considered to be the world’s leading authority.  In his latest book entitled … Continue reading

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Banner Photo #119: Incompetent & Intolerant: “The Daily Beast” On The Vatican’s Road To Irrelevancy

First published in The Daily Beast (March 8, 2013) by Robert Shrum  ☛  It was so like the Curia: distressed by leaks to the Italian press from Italian cardinals about the machinations of electing a new pope, the hierarchy muzzled the Americans.  U.S. … Continue reading

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Read Massimo Vignelli & Author Anaïs Nin’s Powerful Definitions Of Love And Intellectual Elegance

Last December I featured NOWNESS‘ terrific profile of renowned designer Massimo Vignelli and his close friend, collaborator, and legendary architect Richard Meier (see the link below).  And as is to be expected from the greatest creative minds of our time, … Continue reading

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