Freedom and the United Kingdom
The past few months have certainly been highly tumultuous for the United Kingdom. After the Brexit vote, which resulted in the UK choosing to cede from the European Union, a lot of stakeholders and commenters around the world were quick to proclaim the foolishness of the British population and the imminent doom they would face.
My view is that the UK has taken a big risk, but failure is not inevitable. Nor is the vote purely based on hatred and xenophobia.
Universal Basic Income--Inevitability?
Universal basic income (UBI) is the idea that every human being should receive material support just for being alive. This is a different approach to distribution of wealth compared to current capitalism which generally provides material support in exchange for labor or ownership.
3 Challenges With Contemporary Capitalism
When it comes to debates on how great or terrible capitalism is, I find myself trying to interpret what a meaningful middle path forward would be. Such a path would dutifully acknowledge some of the most egregious facets of capitalism, while also ensuring that some of the great benefits we get out of this system are not thrown out as well. Here I will take a look at some negative aspects of capitalism.
Nod to Artwork in Academic Department Newsletter
My emerging art practice got a nod in the department newsletter for the Philosophy, Cosmology, Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. If you have been searching for a way to engage with depth and breadth the context behind the unique challenge and opportunity of the moment in history we are undergoing as a planet--I would recommend learning more about Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness in San Francisco, USA.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
I have heard the renowned philosopher and cultural historian Richard Tarnas (one of my professors in grad school) say something along the lines of: any path of inquiry followed far enough reveals insight into the nature of the universe itself. Here is a person, Marie Kondo from Japan who has been OBSESSED with tidying, cleaning, and organizing since she was a child.
Introduction to Digital Marketing (For Non-Capitalists)
A presentation on fundamental marketing concepts delivered January 2016 designed for a non-business audience at the California Institute of Integral Studies. My interest in this presentation was to integrate the more conscientious, mindful culture being cultivated at CIIS with more pragmatic views on consciousness often found in the business community.
Financial Weapons of Planetary Revolution
A crucial challenge for any project is project management: keeping track of different components and stages, delegated responsibilities, coordination of complicated workflows. For humanity to successfully undergo the Great Turning—the transition from our devastating Industrial Growth Society to a Life-Sustaining Society—there is ultimately the requirement for the completion of a set number of tasks.
Modern Art as Consciousness Study
Earlier this year I spent a few months living with Brendan Getz at his studio in Berkeley. In addition to being an awesome person, Brendan is a highly accomplished artist with a present focus on modern abstract. Although I was coming with a background in commerce, and he in art, we found tremendous fertile common ground in philosophy.