Open Constructionist Therapy
Open Constructionist Therapy (OCT, a new concept) is a scientifically valid way to combine constructed and fundamental ‘realities’ in psychotherapy/coaching (P/C). In ‘constructionist therapy,’ the therapist/coach is aware of the placebogenic nature (thus lacking inherent power and privileged knowledge) of the vastly different psychotherapeutic methodologies that he nevertheless uses in his practice. In OCT, he Read the full article…
A Viable Alternative to ‘World Order’?
Some see – globally – either order or disorder and chaos. I see a better solution in a dynamic striving for order that never reaches it entirely but continues dancing around it. This would be a beautiful dance ‘from the inside out’ in which all people can participate. Apparently, we are going from bipolar to Read the full article…
“A.I. is in the Size.”
This famous quote by R.C. Schank (1991) gets new relevance with GPT technology ― in a surprisingly different way. How Shank interpreted his quote He meant that one cannot conclude ‘intelligence’ from a simple demo ― as was usual at that time of purely conceptual GOFAI (Good Old-Fashioned A.I.). At that time, many Ph.D. students Read the full article…
Compassion in Everyday Medical Care
While principally important, >Compassion, basically<, has frequently been lacking in medical care. This might essentially change in the not-so-distant future. “Finding and sustaining compassion, especially during my years as a pediatric oncologist, was an ever-renewing source of professional challenge and satisfaction. At times, it was a daily struggle. I wanted to cure everyone and could Read the full article…
Darwin and the Brain
Darwin had it right to the core. We (natural evolution) stumbled into a niche of intelligence/knowledge that brought heaven and hell to earth. We might choose for heaven, but that’s another blog. Brain stuff It happens that the human brain has pretty much the same kinds of neurons and the same kinds of brain parts Read the full article…
Friendly — Empathic — Compassionate
The conceptual differences are seldom made explicit. Nevertheless, they are huge and crucial for the future of humanity and A.I. Many people, including in high places, don’t profoundly think about this subject and implicitly act as if the differences are unimportant. Many opportunities to do good are thus unfortunately lost. Terms and concepts As always, Read the full article…
Does Evil Exist?
Spoiler alert: It doesn’t — except within interpretation. There, in most cases, it’s mutual. The one (individual, organization, people) seen as Evil doesn’t usually see himself as such. Instead, he sees the other as such. ‘Evil’ also as in geopolitics The Axis of Evil, the war on terrorism, on drugs, or just any war… just Read the full article…
The Mind in PNIE
Over the years, the role of the mind in Psycho-Neuro-Immuno-Endocrinology (PNIE) has become increasingly apparent. This trend is bound to continue, and Lisa is bound to play a significant role in this evolution. PNIE shows the intricate connections between different systems in the human being as a whole. Regarding the mind (psyche), one can go Read the full article…
How A.I. will Change Us
At present, this still depends mainly on human decisions. It’s up to us if only we take that responsibility — now. Heidegger According to the German philosopher Martin Heidegger (died 1976), technology is not neutral. It changes how humans think and behave. It even defines what we see as ‘reality’ insofar as we are able Read the full article…
Jailhouse Lisa
Any in-jail Lisa coaching starts from the insight that morally bad behavior doesn’t originate in a Realm of Evil. There is always an understandable human setting behind any human action. Lisa in jail All convicts must have access to Lisa. At least, that is my view. Moreover, as a matter of fact, this access must Read the full article…
Pain of Being
A conscious and organic being lives in an unavoidable conundrum — imminent death as well as the will to live forever. Or so it seems. But I don’t think so. It’s just that we are oceans apart. Death will not keep us away from each other but life does, with its comings and goings. I Read the full article…
What are Deep Minds?
‘Deep minds’ are those of philosophers, depth psychologists, psychotherapy founders, writers, social thinkers, and artists with a broad and profound view of society and humanity. The emphasis does not lie on philosophical systems but on these people’s ways of thinking. A philosophy, in general, is also mainly this: a very personal take on life, play, Read the full article…
Please be free and brave.
Many people aim to be ‘meaningful from the ground up.’ One cannot be so without being free. One cannot be so without being brave. Being ‘meaningful from the ground up’ is my interpretation of what ‘the free and the brave’ strive for. Of course, it is basically genuine to do so. It should be no Read the full article…
Hildegard von Bingen
This is an Aurelian take on Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval polymath known for her contributions to music, medicine, and mysticism. Introducing Hildegard von Bingen Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179), a German Benedictine abbess, was a visionary polymath whose influence spanned several fields, including music, theology, and natural science. Born in the Holy Roman Empire, she Read the full article…
Ralph Waldo Emerson
This is an Aurelian take on Ralph Waldo Emerson, exploring the profound impact of his philosophical insights on individuality, self-reliance, and the intrinsic connection between nature and the human spirit. Introducing Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th-century American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet, stands as a central figure in the transcendentalist movement. His Read the full article…
Are People Ready for Inner Strength?
Not necessarily, but since Inner Strength belongs, of course, to each human being, it’s always present to help coping with itself. Needed is the proper support for vertical communication ― with oneself, basically. Please read about Inner Strength. Psychosomatic symptoms – or what underlies them – may be a sorry, dysfunctional way of trying to Read the full article…
Are Genes an Excuse?
Our genes are the most important factor shaping who we are — mentally more differentiating than all else put together. (*) Are we, therefore, not responsible for our actions? Spoiler alert: Responsibility is saved, but very differently from what you might expect. To make things worse On top of the above, schools and families account Read the full article…