Human lifestyles have undergone many major changes in the past twelve thousand years, as we adapted from nomadic groups to sedentary villages to denser towns then cities. In that process, we also expanded our technologies from the Upper Paleolithic (the end of the Old Stone Age) to the Information Age, completely changing how we interact…
There are numerous unhealthy myths that have arisen over the past few thousand years, as humans developed agriculture-based and then industrial society. This page lists some of those unhealthy myths, grouped into three general categories. Further Reading: Integration Center Curriculum
The combination of crises facing us now and in the near future is being called the polycrisis. The intertwined issues include climate change, increasing natural catastrophes, biodiversity loss, crop failures, pandemics, a rise in warfare, a rise in authoritarianism, and disruptions in economies and populations resulting from all of the above. This is a perilous…
Here is presented an experimental philosophy and model of consciousness. The model is simply one possible way of viewing reality and our perception of it. It is not meant to be authoritative nor even accurate… it is just an experiment. If it seems appropriate, this model may be presented as part of the Nature Sensitivity…
If have accumulated some savings and you are thinking about how to invest for your future, this article is for you. Thoughts around investment and retirement planning tend to get deep… it’s not just about selecting the right monetary strategy, you also have to figure out what you want your future to be. So what…
We know that humanity is facing several enormous crises, which collectively are being called the polycrisis. The temperature of the Earth continues to rise, and floods, droughts, wildfires, storms, and tornadoes are all getting more frequent and more intense. Separately, but combining with that crisis, the growth and spread of human population and agriculture is…
Following is the originators’ take on why Integration Centers are needed and effective. One can disagree with much of what is presented below and yet still see value in pursuing building an Integration Center. The Break from Nature The health of individuals, society, and the environment are intrinsically linked to each other. Sickness in any…