Historically there has been little congruence between scientific and spiritual theories of consciousness—what it is, how it operates, or whether it even truly exists. In fact, most scientific fields have tended to keep quiet about consciousness, relegating its contemplation to philosophers and religious scholars. This is quickly changing, however. Modern scientific disciplines, such as molecular … Continue reading Animal, Vegetable, Mineral …. Consciousness?
Still working on that Food Revolution
I know it's not Thursday, but I wanted to throw back to a blog I wrote a few years ago on another website. I bought a hummingbird feeder for my mom the other day, and was looking at the various nectars for sale at the store. It was depressing. Most of them had artificial colors, flavors, … Continue reading Still working on that Food Revolution
Where have all the civilized people gone?
Part 2 in my blog mini-series on how everything is connected My last post discussed the idea of connectivity with a focus on ecosystems, and how human activities are damaging ecological connectivity. This week I want to expand upon this concept based on an inspiring interview that ties together environmental conservation, human survival, democracy, gender … Continue reading Where have all the civilized people gone?
Kristen Cheri Weiss 