Introduction: The Universal Guide
Across the vast and varied tapestry of human culture, few figures are as persistent or as profound as the psychopomp. This...
By Kevin Parker
Introduction
Social media has transformed modern communication, revolutionized the way we form and maintain relationships, and altered how we consume news, entertainment, and...
Analysis and Summary of John Ashmead’s “How Many Universes Are There, Anyway?”Balticon Presentation, May 23rd, 2015
Summary
John Ashmead’s presentation at Balticon 2015, titled How Many...
By Kevin Parkerwith full credit to Dr. Antoine Suarez, Center for Quantum Philosophy, Zurich and Geneva
Introduction
In his 2018 presentation “Future Contingents and the Multiverse,”...
Religious trauma is defined as psychological and emotional distress arising from harmful or negative experiences within religious settings or communities. These experiences occur when...
I have grouped the many articles on this site under the collective title, 'Elemental Living'. I thought that it was probably worthwhile explaining what...
Is a machine capable of independent consciousness, or is consciousness an exclusively biological phenomenon? This question has moved from science fiction into serious interdisciplinary...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often discussed in terms of data, algorithms, and logic – a thoroughly material domain. Yet the provocative statement “AI is...
1. Historical Baseline
Pre-1750 Wilderness Extent
The Arabian oryx paused at the crest of a sand dune, its white coat reflecting the scorching sun that would...
Way back in the early 90s when working with the Technology and Environmental Strategies Group at the University of Wollongong, I co-authored a report entitled 'Social Equity and The Urban Environment' produced for the Australian Federal Government. The report introduced the term 'social-environmental equity' and addressed...
Some might see this as a bit of Bah! Humbug! article and in truth I did think twice about publishing it, after all Christmas brings my own family and millions worldwide great joy, and, we have enough harsh analysis without me piling more burning tinsel on the...
My Masters and proposed PhD thesis was focused on developing a Deep Ecological Theory of State. It never happened as I got married, and, in the twinkling of an eye, found myself as a primary co-carer of four amazing children under four and home tutoring my fine...
The 100 year-old proven farm revolution transforming soil, wine, and scientific debate
In the rolling vineyards of Burgundy, where some of the world's most prestigious wines originate, a quiet revolution unfolds each morning before dawn. Winemakers at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti—whose bottles command thousands of dollars—can be found...
Discover December–January celebrations worldwide—Christian and beyond—covering lunar and solar calendars, meanings, rituals, and communities beyond Santa
Article inspired by a visit Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, e exhibition, "Data Dreams Art and AI, December, 2025 Kevin Parker Site Publisher
An investigation into the global workforce that makes AI possible
On a white gallery wall in Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art, a simple question hangs...
Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, emerged as one of the 20th century's most recognized humanitarian figures, dedicating her life to serving the "poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India, and beyond. Her profound commitment led to the establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, a religious order...
Mandela’s journey from rebel to president shows resilience, sacrifice, and reconciliation, shaping South Africa’s democracy and inspiring global justice.
When Code Becomes Cosmos
If the universe is a computer simulation, then God might be less like Michelangelo's bearded patriarch and more like a cosmic software engineer, writing the code that generates galaxies, consciousness, and everything in between. This provocative thesis has gained serious academic attention as physicists...
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