Kevin Parker

The Ocean's Vanishing Wealth The world's fish populations stand at a critical juncture, caught between ecological collapse and conservation hope. With 37.7% of assessed marine stocks now overfished and freshwater species experiencing an 81% decline since 1970, the trajectory appears alarming.¹ Yet this crisis unfolds against a backdrop...

Listen to our Deep Dive to get some insights into the articles content I. Introduction Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung stand as monumental figures in the annals of modern psychology, recognized as foundational pioneers who profoundly revolutionized the understanding of the human mind and the practice of psychotherapy. Freud,...

Listen to our Deep Dive for an insight into this article Descend into the crushing, lightless abyss of the Pacific Ocean, where fissures in the Earth’s crust spew geothermally heated water at temperatures exceeding 400°C ¹⁶. Or travel to the otherworldly landscape of Yellowstone National Park, where acidic...

This is regrettably still a massive issue and after 67 years on the planet I am astounded that we still haven't got gender justice sorted with so many other pressing issues to deal with as a united species. Still, despite glaring disparities and continued patriarchal violence against...

This piece is by way of tribute to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I was privileged to meet him in the mid-1990s when I was National Campaign Director of the Australian Wilderness Society and we convened a conference on Tibetan Wilderness (an idea conceived by activist Chris Doran) held in Sydney, Australia. It was a honor to speak on the same platform as this extraordinary human being who exemplifies compassion and consistency of purpose. This extended article looks back on his life, philosophies and his ongoing contribution to advancing peace, compassion and kindness as a mantra for everyday living.

Human rights face an existential crisis in 2025. Despite 77 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights," only 20% of the world's population lives in countries rated as "Free," while authoritarian practices...

Abstract This report provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary analysis of pranayama, the yogic science of breath regulation. It synthesizes the philosophical underpinnings from classical texts, traces its historical development, details the techniques of primary practices, and critically reviews the modern scientific literature on its physiological and psychological effects. By...

Introduction: The Enduring Altar of the Automobile In the early 1990s, I wrote a searing critique of modern transport policy in which I depicted the automobile not merely as a machine, but as a deity—the "Great God CAR," a powerful phrase I borrowed from the late Australian union...

Listen to the main concepts in this article in our Deep Dive. The Data-Driven Map of Human Values: From Survival to Self-Expression What does it mean to live a good life? For generations, philosophers have debated this question in the abstract. Today, for the first time in history,...

Introduction The rapid evolution of drone technology has fundamentally transformed multiple sectors of human activity, from military operations to medical delivery, agricultural management to urban transportation. As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, their proliferation raises profound questions about privacy, security, employment, and the future...

Introduction Pacifism, the principled opposition to war and violence as means of settling disputes, has emerged as one of the most significant moral and political philosophies of the modern era. While its roots extend deep into human history through religious traditions and philosophical thought, the twentieth and twenty-first...

This is a somewhat complicated comparison that I wanted to explore for an aspect of my research. The Deep Dive podcast insight may help you orientate yourself to the essay's content! Kevin Parker Cosmic Consciousness: Are Your Thoughts Tuned to the Universe's Memory? Introduction The enduring challenge in science...