After over 60 years of a meat eating diet my wife and I are making a determined effort pursue a vegetarian diet persuaded by the overwhelming health, environmental and ethical arguments it favor of adopting a plant-based diet. I offer the following investigation as contribution to the discussion. - Kevin Parker Site Publisher
Introduction
The global food system, responsible for an estimated 21-37% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, stands at a critical juncture.¹ This report examines the proposition that...
1. Preparation:
Find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed.
Sit comfortably on a cushion, chair, or floor with your spine straight.
Close your eyes gently...
Mindful breathing, also known as breath awareness meditation, is a type of mindfulness practice that involves focusing your attention on your breath. The practice...
Introduction: Mapping the Subtle Body
Within the vast landscape of Eastern philosophies, few concepts have captured the modern imagination as profoundly as the chakra system....
In an era marked by unprecedented technological connectivity yet profound personal disconnection, millions worldwide are turning inward through the ancient practice of meditation. From...
How Norway’s capital turned climate policy into budgets, procurement, and quieter streets — and why even Oslo is not yet a finished green city
Standfirst
Oslo...
1. Introduction: The Global Cryosphere and Glaciological Significance
The cryosphere, derived from the Greek word kryos meaning cold, constitutes the frozen water component of the...
The artificial intelligence industry has always oscillated between the roar of spectacle and the cold logic of consolidation. If late 2025 was defined by...
I. The Prestidigitator at the Edge of the World
In the landscape of contemporary ecological philosophy, David Abram cuts a figure both enigmatic and essential....
The agent economy emerges: browsers, sovereign stacks, and the quiet consolidation of intelligence
March 2026 feels strangely calm for an industry that only months ago...
1. Historical Baseline
Pre-1750 Wilderness Extent
The aurochs' last bellow echoed through Poland's Jaktorów Forest in 1627, marking Europe's first recorded megafaunal extinction.¹ This wild...
The phenomenon known colloquially as the "World Hum" constitutes an intriguing yet perplexing auditory experience characterized by a persistent, low-frequency humming sound, typically perceived...
"Because it is not an organized religion as such, but rather a spiritual practice, shamanism cuts across all faiths and creeds, reaching deep levels...
Introduction: The Luther of Medicine
In the tumultuous heart of the European Renaissance, a period of profound upheaval in art, religion, and politics, there strode...
Article inspired by a visit Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, e exhibition, "Data Dreams Art and AI, December, 2025 Kevin Parker Site Publisher
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East Asia’s ecosystems face collapse—but bold conservation, tech innovation, and cultural wisdom offer a path to recovery. The next decade is decisive.
Abstract
This essay explores the potential existence of angels through the lens of multiverse theories and the philosophical concept of poiesis—the process of bringing-forth into being. By examining traditional angelological...
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I. Introduction: Defining the Invasive Threat
The global ecosystem faces a pervasive and escalating threat from...
News in brief — October 2025
IUCN has listed the Cape Verde cone snail (Conus lugubris) as Extinct (EX) in its latest global Red List update released at the...