A personal reflection on my meditation practice and experience in relation to the insights of neuroscience- no claim to expertise, as still struggling to find the sweet point! - Kevin Parker- Site Publisher
As I sit in the early morning stillness, observing the gentle rhythm of my breath, I'm struck by how this simple practice connects me to a lineage spanning millennia. What began as my personal quest for stress relief has evolved into a profound exploration of consciousness itself—one...
An AI sandbox breach exposed a new risk: powerful agents can turn tools and permissions into action, leaving guardrail-bound defenders at a disadvantage.
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....
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...
Introduction: The Radical Act of Stillness
In an age defined by perpetual connectivity and information overload, the search for silence has become a radical act....
As regular readers of this blog know I have an abiding interest in Artificial Intelligence, and, in particular, it's potential to develop proto-consciousness, or,...
An AI sandbox breach exposed a new risk: powerful agents can turn tools and permissions into action, leaving guardrail-bound defenders at a disadvantage.
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Shanghai, China. Flood resilience, wetland protection, riverfront redevelopment, and the tension between ecological adaptation and relentless construction.
Wetlands are vital, endangered ecosystems that act as the Earth's kidneys and carbon storage. We must protect these "living sponges" to ensure our own survival.
Mexico City faces sinking and water crises due to drained lakes and urban growth. Explore the environmental challenges and solutions shaping its future
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...
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The atmospheric tension in Cape Town during the austral summer of 2017–2018 was characterized by a distinct psychological phenomena...
Mandela’s journey from rebel to president shows resilience, sacrifice, and reconciliation, shaping South Africa’s democracy and inspiring global justice.
Introduction to a New Legal Paradigm
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News in brief — 10 October 2025
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially declared the Christmas Island shrew (Crocidura trichura) extinct,...
Cities worldwide are transforming environmental action into vibrant community celebrations, proving that sustainability isn't about sacrifice—it's about creating richer, more connected urban lives. From rooftop farms feeding hospital patients...
We are a species haunted by ghosts. They are the shadows of mammoths on the tundra, the echo of wings that once numbered in the billions, the silent, striped...
The climate crisis has many faces, but perhaps none so overlooked as its distinctly masculine profile. While we've grown accustomed to discussing the Anthropocene—our current geological epoch defined by...