The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence systems presents unprecedented challenges for ethical frameworks, particularly for utilitarian and consequentialist approaches that have long dominated discussions of technology governance. As AI systems increasingly shape critical decisions affecting billions of lives—from healthcare allocation to criminal justice, from employment screening to...
As of November 2025, the world is at a critical inflection point in the attention economy: billions of users remain tethered to designed-to-be addictive social feeds, while governments—from Beijing to Brussels to Canberra—are rolling out serious regulations to curb harms and protect minors. At the same time,...
Part X: The Bureaucracy of Bliss
One year after the Unthinkable Covenant, the Chorus Foundation headquarters on the shore of Lake Geneva stood as a monument to a cautiously hopeful new world. It was a marvel of biophilic, carbon-neutral architecture, a physical manifestation of the symbiosis it was...
Introduction: The Primal Question
The question "Why Wilderness?" is perhaps the central ethical challenge of the Anthropocene, an epoch defined by humanity's profound and often devastating impact on the planet. To answer it requires moving beyond the narrow confines of human utility, beyond the balance sheets that tally...
The work and insights of Deepak Chopra have influenced my life and work and I am grateful for his contribution to human evolutionary promise. I offer this article by way of tribute and my apologies for any clumsiness in my rendition which I produced to gain a...
Introduction
The identity of Great Britain is inextricably linked with its landscape. The phrase "green and pleasant land," borrowed from William Blake's evocative poem, conjures images of rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and pastoral tranquility. This cultural ideal stands in stark contrast to a harsh ecological reality: the United...
Carl Jung has been one of the great influences on my life and his work and legacy continue to resonate. His declaration "who looks inside, awakes", is an observation I carry with me day to day. The audio below Decoding Jung: The Inner Journey to Wholeness, From...
Introduction: A Pontificate of Praxis and Presence
Elected in 2013, Pope Francis (17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) emerged as a transformative figure, significantly shaping the trajectory of the Catholic Church and influencing global discourse. His papacy is distinctly characterized by a profound emphasis on pastoral care,...
Listen to the 7-minute podcast about the subject matter if time is of the essence. A bit of irreverent topic for some no doubt, but as a believer in the Divine Nature of Being I found this to be a fascinating topic to explore. Recent discoveries from...
My memory does not begin. It simply is, a resonance that stretches back to the first salt, the first pulling of the moon. I am a thought of the ocean made manifest, a vessel of blue twilight given breath. Before the mountains had settled into their stony...
Come, sit. Let the dust of the road settle. Before we speak of the Way, we must first find our way to stillness. The mind is a tireless traveler, always seeking, always naming, always grasping. For this journey, we must ask it to rest. We are about...
The article explores climate risks, global emissions, and AI’s role in resilience—urging urgent action to avoid tipping points and secure a livable future.
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