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Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker is a long-term activist working on behalf of Gaia, peace and justice

Vandana Shiva’s Challenge to the Monoculture of the Mind

Introduction: The "Gandhi of Grain" in a Contested Field Listen to a summation of this article with our Deep Dive crew. "Vandana Shiva: Deconstructing the...

The Multiverse: Exploring the Possibility of Infinite Realities

The concept of the multiverse—a reality beyond our own universe—has deep roots in ancient philosophy and religion. Yet it emerged as a scientific hypothesis...

2.5 Million Trees Planted in Minnesota by The Nature Conservancy

TNC has planted more than 13 million trees in Minnesota since 2005 to benefit people and nature. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced it planted...

Drunvalo Melchizedek: Sacred Geometry, Consciousness, and the Evolution of Human Potential

Overview and Historical Context Drunvalo Melchizedek (born Bernard Perona, 1941) emerged as a pivotal figure in the New Age movement during the late 20th century,...

John Muir: The Making of an American Conservation Prophet

John Muir (1838-1914) stands as a monumental figure in the American consciousness, a presence as towering and enduring as the granite cliffs of Yosemite...

Environmental Sustainability: Transforming Cities Through Collective Action

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...

Sufism: The Mystical Heart of Islam – History, Philosophy, and Contemporary Relevance

Introduction Sufism, often described as the mystical dimension of Islam, represents one of the world's most profound spiritual traditions. Far from being merely an esoteric...

The Quiet Crusader: The Enduring Legacy of Rachel Carson

Listen to our 5 min Deep Dive Rachel Carson: The Quiet Crusader Who Sparked a Movement and Challenged the World In the annals of environmental...

Digital Minimalism: A Critical Examination of Intentional Technology Use in Contemporary Society

Introduction In an era characterized by digital overwhelm and constant connectivity, digital minimalism has emerged as both a philosophical framework and practical approach to technology...

Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change: The Twin Existential Threats

A Review of ICAN Australia's Groundbreaking Report The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia has released a compelling briefing paper that illuminates the...

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The Law of Laws: Theosophy and the Backbone of Kindness

"Is kindness merely a feeling, or is it a load-bearing structure for society? Kevin J Parker, author of 'The Backbone of Kindness: Restoring Our Oldest Virtue', explores the profound intersection of Theosophy and modern ethics, examining how compassion functions as the 'Law of laws' and the essential backbone of human arrangements."

The Reality of Global Warming

Explore the empirical reality of global warming right now. Uncover accelerating ocean heat, temperature overshoot pathways, and critical planetary tipping points.

Stonehenge: The Machine, the Landscape and the Making of a World

Hawkins's computer was too literal. But his instinct — that Stonehenge handled information — survives every test the sixty years since have thrown at it. An investigation through stone provenance, isotopes, ancient DNA and landscape archaeology, ending with a named, testable hypothesis: the Gathering Engine.

Smart City: The Word Finds an Owner

Cities ran sewers and traffic computers long before anyone sold them the word. Around 2008 “smart” acquired an owner. Four product cities show what it cost.

El Niño Explained: 2026 Impact & the Future Prognosis

Ocean temperatures hit a record 21.1°C in August, out of season. El Niño, climate change and what the hottest sea ever measured means for 2027

The Divine Within: Why I Keep Circling the Idea That the Sacred Is an Inside Job

The divine within: a personal reflection on Jung, mysticism, meditation and prayer, and why I still cannot decide whether the sacred is an inside job.

Commissioning Curiousity: Retraining the Our Social Media Echo Chamber to Serve Up Variety

Retraining Spotify revealed how AI recommendation algorithms narrow us — and why commissioning curiosity, not searching, is the literacy of the age.

The Compass and the Cosmos: Sacred Geometry

Sacred geometry, examined: the real history behind the ten forms, what nature actually does, and what physics has found in the shape of the universe.

The Greening of Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is planting 7.5m trees and running a new metro against an Expo 2030 deadline. A look at the water, heat and money behind the desert city's greening

Ocean Plastic Pollution: Is the Tide Finally Turning?

Ocean plastic pollution is falling: 39% less on Australian coasts. The data, the clean-up technology and the policies proving change is possible

The Backbone of Kindness: Rekindling Our Oldest Virtue in Troubled Times

Kindness is not niceness. Kevin J. Parker argues it is civilisation's load-bearing structure—the backbone on which coexistence depends