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…
Lisa Lecturing Diplomacy
Lisa as an international diplomat? In my view, it’s only a matter of time before Compassionate A.I. forms part of international delegations ― starting here and there, then ALL such delegations and diplomacy. Let’s start with a few insights/lessons that can be part of the basis for Lisa’s international diplomacy. Moreover, diplomacy often requires patience 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…
Ada Lovelace
This is an Aurelian take on Ada Lovelace. Ada Lovelace is recognized as the world’s first computer programmer, celebrated for her pioneering work with Charles Babbage on the Analytical Engine. Introducing Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron in 1815, was an English mathematician and writer primarily known for her work on Charles Babbage’s Read the full article…
Dancing with the Divine
Religious feeling, such as in prayer, can be seen as a dance with the divine, where both partners invite each other. It’s a continuous two-way communication. In this regard, the concrete meaning of the divine is secondary. It’s about a general feature — or should be, in the best case. Think of it from the Read the full article…
Mahatma Gandhi
This is an Aurelian take on Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance, or Satyagraha, underscores the power of truth and the pursuit of justice through peaceful means, embodying the Aurelian values of depth, respect, and trustworthiness. Introducing Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, an emblematic figure of the Indian independence movement, espoused the philosophy of non-violent Read the full article…
Marcus Aurelius
This is an Aurelian take on Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor known for his wisdom and leadership. Introducing Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, was not only a ruler but also a Stoic philosopher. His reign is marked by a commitment to the principles of wisdom, justice, Read the full article…
Carl Rogers
This is an Aurelian take on Carl Rogers, a pioneering psychologist whose person-centered approach revolutionized psychotherapy and counseling, emphasizing empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. Introducing Carl Rogers Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an influential American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is widely recognized for his revolutionary Read the full article…