A friend of mine once suggested that I should take up journaling. At least once a week, he would sit and just write down how he was feeling. He said it's a great way to learn about ourselves. I told … [Read more...]
Juan Enriquez – The Arrival of Homo Evolutis
March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Beyond the crisis, mind-boggling science and the arrival of Homo evolutis. Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But don't look for it on your ballot -- or in … [Read more...]
The most we ever receive comes from giving of ourselves.
March 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
It will be mine, you say to yourself as you look at that brand new shiny gadget that just hit the market last week. It's so cool! So you daydream often about having it and after a few weeks, you can't … [Read more...]
The Pale Blue Dot
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Carl Sagan was an extraordinary man. Apart from being a brilliant scientist, he had a beautiful heart and a beautiful mind. His vision of the universe and our place in it has always been an … [Read more...]
James Howard Kunstler: The tragedy of suburbia
February 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of … [Read more...]
Craig Venter: On the verge of creating synthetic life
February 20, 2009 By
"Can we create new life out of our digital universe?" Craig Venter asks. His answer is "yes" -- and pretty soon. He walks through his latest research and promises that we'll soon be able to build and … [Read more...]
Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke Of Insight
January 29, 2009 By
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions - motion, speech, self-awareness - shut down one by … [Read more...]
May you always finish strong
January 28, 2009 By
Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but has come to terms with his lot in life and he delivers an inspirational speech to these school kids that they will probably never forget. Watch this incredibly … [Read more...]
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