Mother Board 1 + Mother Board 2
I am thrilled to share that I recently had the honor of wrapping up a major art commission for a technology company in Silicon Valley. This work was developed over the course of 5 months, going from conceptualization, through multiple phases of prototyping, on to the final piece. This was also by far the largest piece I have worked on… comprising a total of 8ft by 2ft across multiple segments. ⠀
The Next Chapter: Evolution of Commerce, Dialectic of Politics, and Pathways to Planetary Revolution
Presentation at Esalen Institute on the meaning of commerce in contemporary society and implications for new political contracts after the carbon crisis has been addressed.
Nonviolence: Tip of the Spear
Nonviolence is a political action theory that advocates for creating political change without the use of physical violence. Nonviolence has been successfully deployed in several movements around the world as part of a portfolio of activism. Proponents of nonviolence frequently emphasize the spiritual benefits of this method. However, nonviolence also holds powerful material benefits as a program of action.
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.