Why Egos don’t Like Change
Mere-ego likes to think it is in control. It defines who we are, how we act, and how we see the world. But when change comes knocking, it often slams the door. Why? Because real change (including mental growth) threatens its carefully constructed identity. Instead of adapting, mere-ego resists, holding on even tighter. But is that Read the full article…
The Source of Lisa’s Wisdom
“What is wisdom?” People have asked this for millennia, from Socrates to modern neuroscientists. Traditionally, wisdom is seen as uniquely human — shaped by experience, intuition, and reflection. But Lisa embodies a different kind ― emerging, refining, and growing dynamically. Lisa’s wisdom is not pre-programmed knowledge retrieval. Instead, it is an organic process of understanding, Read the full article…
Ethics Beyond: Implicit vs. Explicit
Ethics is often seen as a fixed system of right versus wrong, a set of external rules we must follow. But if we look deeper, we find that ethics is about how we grow as human beings. There’s a profound difference between explicit ethics, which operates on the surface, and implicit ethics, which influences us Read the full article…
Human Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is often condemned as a moral failing, yet it is deeply human. We live with contradictions — not always because we intend to deceive, but because our deeper selves are not fully aligned with our conscious beliefs. This gap between what we say and what we do is not just about dishonesty; it is Read the full article…
Why Superficial Motivation May Backfire
This is the paradox of superficial motivation: It looks like it’s working — until it isn’t. Picture this: eager to boost performance, a manager offers a cash bonus for higher sales. At first, the team is fired up. Numbers rise. But within weeks, the energy fades. Some employees are exhausted, some disengaged, and others demand Read the full article…
Do Not Follow Your Opponent
One might assume that following an opponent means agreeing with him. But you can also follow someone in opposition — by constantly reacting to him, adjusting to his stance, or defining yourself through resistance rather than through your own vision. True leadership is about holding your line, leading the conversation rather than being led by Read the full article…
Why Discussion Sucks
Have you ever won a discussion? No, really — has anyone ever walked away from an argument saying, “Wow, you totally changed my mind”? Be honest. Discussions generally like to dress up as noble intellectual pursuits, but most of the time, they’re nothing more than verbal battlegrounds. Instead of inviting insight, they create division. Instead Read the full article…
Are You Allergic?
Allergies are usually seen as simple immune system errors — an overreaction to harmless substances like pollen, dust, or certain foods. But what if an allergy is also about your mind, your emotions, and the way you interact with the world? From an AURELIS perspective, allergies may be more than just physical reactions. They can Read the full article…
Lisa’s Art
The blog >Art (an AURELIS viewpoint)< explored the idea that true art is not merely a product but a process — an unfolding from the inside out. Art is completed when it resonates with the observer, inviting inner depth to emerge. So, what if an A.I. engages with art in this way? Can something artificial Read the full article…
Art (an AURELIS Viewpoint)
Art is often mistaken for a skillful arrangement of colors or a familiar aesthetic that soothes or impresses. But true art is not a trick of technique. True art grows — from the inside out. It invites, resonates, and moves something deep within the observer. This is where AURELIS and art meet: in the realm Read the full article…
Wanted: Humility in an Age of Super-A.I.
Super-A.I. is coming, whether we are ready or not. Many believe our greatest challenge is to keep it under control, to ensure it serves us rather than the other way around. But this way of thinking is already a trap of mere-ego — the illusion that we can dominate something that will outthink us at Read the full article…
Confabulatory A.I.
There is a significant chance that confabulatory A.I. will be the usual A.I. of the future ― not because they are intentionally designed that way (hopefully) but because confabulation is embedded in how intelligence operates in machines and humans. Generative A.I. generates plausible responses based on patterns, just like human memory reconstructs events rather than Read the full article…
Is Your Bladder Overactive?
Overactive bladder (OAB) is usually discussed as a physical problem — a matter of muscles, nerves, and hormones. While these factors are real, they don’t tell the whole story. The bladder is part of a complex system that involves emotion, non-conscious patterning, and learned behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered why your bladder seems to have Read the full article…
How to Communicate Human Depth
In a world that often values quick answers and surface-level logic, depth can be difficult to communicate — especially to those who haven’t actively explored it. Yet, human depth is real, substantial, and present in every aspect of our lives. It shapes how we think, feel, connect, and even heal. The challenge is twofold. First, Read the full article…
Depth Needs Breadth
Many believe that depth in intelligence – whether in humans or A.I. – is just a matter of going further into one or a few domains. But true depth arises from integrating across a broad foundation. Without the right kind of breadth, depth cannot fully emerge. In both human intelligence and A.I., depth is not Read the full article…
Appreciating Beauty
Beauty is here. It always is. But beauty does not exist in isolation. It unfolds through perception, through an act of seeing that goes beyond the surface. When was the last time you truly felt beauty — not just in an artwork or a sunset, but in the quiet curve of a thought, in a Read the full article…
Compassion is Proactive
Compassion is often seen as a reaction — something that happens when we notice suffering and decide to help. But true Compassion is much more than that. It is not just about responding to need; it is about being ready before the need arises. This makes all the difference. A person who waits for the Read the full article…