Two Ways to Turn a Square into a Circle
You can cut the corners off a square to make it round, or you can let the square grow naturally into a circle. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a square. One way Read the full article…
Wings Versus Catapult
A catapult can throw you through the air, but it cannot give you wings. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a giant catapult capable of flinging a person high into the sky. For Read the full article…
The Mikado Sticks
Relaxation helps to align the sticks within you, bringing their energy together toward a meaningful direction. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a pile of Mikado sticks lying in a jumble. Each stick Read the full article…
Beware of ‘Depth’ That Is as an Iron Pin
Depth should be like a cloud, enveloping you as a haze ― not piercing your soul like an iron pin. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine two forms of depth: one is a Read the full article…
A Tree Always Grows Perfectly
Whether a tree stands on its own or in a forest, no matter how it grows, it’s always perfect. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Picture a tree. It may grow tall and straight, Read the full article…
Only Plants Themselves Are Able to Grow
The non-conscious is nature within you, the most natural part of your psyche. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a garden. Within it, plants grow naturally, each one unique, shaped by its environment Read the full article…
The Tension on the Flower Bud
Back to the metaphor of the flower bud that opens to a flower now, whether or not in its natural manner. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a flower bud preparing to bloom. Read the full article…
The Ship and the Ocean
Imagine: from childhood onwards, you have been locked up in the hull of a ship… This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine being inside the hull of a ship, with no windows to the Read the full article…
Lights and the Glow Behind
What first seemed completely dark turns out not to be so… This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a scene where, at first glance, small points of light appear. These defined lights attract your Read the full article…
The Revenge of the Lullabies
Lullabies, both literal and metaphorical, offer comfort. They soothe, calm, and create a sense of safety. Yet, when misused, they lull people into complacency, suppressing their potential to grow and explore. In this sense, a lullaby’s revenge is profound: its refusal to remain silent when misused, awakening us abruptly to what we’ve been avoiding. This Read the full article…
Creative Despair and How to Deal with It
Creative despair is a deeply personal and paradoxical experience. It emerges from the same sensitivity and depth that fuel creativity, making it an integral part of the creative journey. Despair often arises from the tension between inner richness and the external world’s constraints, highlighting the dual nature of creativity. Consider Lila Cerullo from My Brilliant Read the full article…
‘Brave New World’ in an Era of Super-A.I.
Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World (1932) paints a dystopian society controlled by engineered happiness, shallow pleasures, and conditioned desires. Though written nearly a century ago, its themes resonate powerfully in today’s world, particularly as super-A.I. begins to shape human behavior and culture in profound ways. This blog explores these parallels and how we might navigate Read the full article…
Only Good A.I. can Save Us from Bad A.I.
This is a call to mainly foster the positive potential of artificial intelligence rather than battling its darker manifestations. Compassionate A.I. (C.A.I.) is our best hope for ensuring that technology serves humanity’s highest aspirations. The urgency of this task cannot be overstated, particularly given today’s mounting geopolitical tensions. In a world racing toward A.I. dominance, Read the full article…
Is There a Global Conspiracy?
The question of whether a global conspiracy exists has captured imaginations for centuries. Conspiracy theories often weave disparate events into intricate webs of manipulation, suggesting hidden forces are controlling the world. While such theories are enticing, they often miss the deeper truth. There is no orchestrated global conspiracy. However, the perception of one arises from Read the full article…
Multipolar World: Heaven or Chaos?
The world is moving from the dominance of a single superpower to a multipolar reality. This transition brings opportunities for shared leadership and cooperation but also risks fragmenting into chaos without the necessary depth and Compassion to guide us. Imagine the world as a grand orchestra. Each nation plays its part, contributing to a global Read the full article…
Simplicity in A.I.
Simplicity in A.I. is both a virtue and a challenge. It offers clarity, accessibility, and efficiency yet risks losing depth and richness if not designed with care. True simplicity doesn’t strip away complexity; it distills it into its essence, creating a foundation for depth and insight. The central question is: How can we design A.I. Read the full article…
Keeping it Simple?
The search for simplicity is a natural human desire. It brings clarity amidst chaos and efficiency in action. Yet, how we act on this desire varies greatly, influencing our goals, processes, and outcomes. This pursuit is not only crucial for shaping human minds but increasingly relevant in the development of artificial minds. Avoiding cognitive dissonance Read the full article…