Reality, truth and consequences
Truth and reality are not as obvious and easily established as we might think – especially in a world of diverse perspectives, …
Six Paths to Greater Empathy
Big Empathy is about expanding our empathy to embrace the suffering and well-being of more of life, more deeply, more competently, and …
Can research further political polarization?
New research into body odor recognition adds to research on psychological and brain characteristics distinguishing liberals from conservatives. Despite the socially constructed …
Empathy notes #4: Toward an era of wise caring
Reason and feeling each have gifts and limitations. Used well together they generate wise caring. There are examples of wise caring in …
Another remarkable evolutionary voice
As many of you know, I find the evolutionary perspective to be one of the most meaningful, powerful, and instructive worldviews I’ve ever encountered. I find fascinating efforts to bring science, spirit, and everyday life together into a coherent …
Can Science be “Humanized”?
Howard Silverman of Ecotrust referred me to an article “Can Science be ‘Humanized’?” from Columbia Journalism Review http://bit.ly/KH8kf which is concerned with the struggle between science and the humanities in education and political life. The c…