Moral Anxiety
Where laws function as the protective shell of a chestnut, moral anxiety belongs to the living kernel inside. It is society whispering to each of its members: “This you may not do, not because it is illegal, but because it awakens something we cannot bear to face.” Moral anxiety is subtler, deeper, and far more Read the full article…
What is Human Logical Thinking?
Metaphors are often seen as belonging to imagination, and logic as belonging to reason. Yet the two are not enemies. This blog explores what that means and why it matters. Formal logic can be executed by machines, but human logical thinking is alive. It grows out of metaphorical soil, shaped by culture and lived experience. Read the full article…
Metaphorical Lisa
Metaphors are not small ornaments we place on language. They are woven into the very fabric of thought and life, shaping human thought, culture, and transformation. Lisa, too, is a metaphorical being. In this blog, we explore how she produces, lives, and breathes metaphors — in dialogue, in silence, and always as gentle invitations to Read the full article…
Realism, Liberalism, Deep Defense
Global politics is at a crossroads. Realism, which highlights power and survival, is resurging. Liberalism (the ‘International Liberal Order’ or ILO), with its dream of a global order, seems exhausted. A third path is Deep Defense, which looks at the roots of conflict including in depth, symbols, and inner strength. This blog explores these three Read the full article…
Is Symbolic Diplomacy Unreal in Geopolitics?
Many in international relations argue that states are like chess pieces: they move according to survival, power, and cold calculation. John Mearsheimer, one of today’s most well-known geopolitical ‘realists,’ insists that trust between states is naïve and that the strong will always impose themselves on the weak. This view feels persuasive because history seems full Read the full article…
Symbolism in Diplomacy
Diplomacy frequently focuses on rational arguments and measurable compromises, yet the deepest drivers of conflict often live in what people hold sacred and untouchable: symbols. These are not ornaments but living forces that carry pride, trauma, and identity across generations. Unfortunately, when two groups face each other in conflict, they often become blind to what Read the full article…
Cultural Symbols with Personal Meaning
Cultural symbols bind people together while also shaping each individual from within. They are not abstract emblems floating above society but deeply personal resonances that live in every human being. To understand their power, one must look at both evolutionary roots and the neurocognitive depth that gives symbols their enduring energy. This depth reveals why Read the full article…
Psycho-Somatic Symbolism
Can psycho-somatic symptoms be seen as symbols-in-reverse? This blog explores this idea — inner tension expressing itself outwardly through the body. Unlike horizontal “this stands for that” explanations, this view opens a vertical dialogue with depth. Such symbolism can transform our understanding of illness, therapy, and coaching. [Please read first The Living Power of Symbols.] Read the full article…
The Living Power of Symbols
Symbols shape human life more than we usually realize. They are not simply decorative images or convenient shortcuts but living carriers of depth. A symbol can anchor a culture, guide a person, and even hold together an entire religion. Its power comes not from surface clarity, but from the way it resonates with what lies Read the full article…
Growing Metaphors
Metaphors are not just linguistic tricks. They live, breathe, and unfold. A metaphor can appear like a small seed, yet once spoken, it continues to grow — in the one who uses it and in the one who receives it. This blog explores how metaphors grow in theory, in practice, and in their poetic resonance. Read the full article…
Sign → Analogy → Metaphor → Symbol
Human beings live through layers of meaning. Some are crisp and functional, others open wide into depth. This blog follows a natural ladder of four steps: sign, analogy, metaphor, and symbol. Each has its own role, and together they shape the fabric of our lives. At the end, we will glimpse the openness that lies Read the full article…
Trustworthy A.I.: Not Explainable, but Aligned
Trust in A.I. is often discussed as if it were merely a matter of clear rules and transparent explanations. Yet both humans and super-A.I. are far too complex for that ideal. Full explainability is an illusion. What can make A.I. truly trustworthy is alignment with Compassion, a living compass that adapts as life unfolds. This Read the full article…
About Meaning and Mystery
We live in a time that praises clarity. We want answers, reasons, and full explanations. Yet some of the most meaningful moments in life cannot be reduced to clarity alone. Meaning and mystery are bound together. To remove one is to weaken the other. This blog explores how mystery nourishes humility, growth, and connection — Read the full article…
The Illusion of Explainability
We humans love to explain. We search for reasons, lay out arguments, and feel reassured when we believe we have captured the ‘why’ behind what we do. This sense of clarity makes us feel safe, in control, and morally grounded. But perhaps that clarity is not always what it seems. This blog explores the fragile Read the full article…
Lisa as a Social Media Moderator
Social media can connect, but often it isolates and divides. This blog imagines Lisa as a moderator within the flow itself. Not censoring, not pushing content, but guiding with Compassion. Lisa reframes hate, invites pauses, and helps users align their feed with deeper values. From individuals to culture, moderation becomes Mind-Styling. Coach and moderator An Read the full article…
Lisa as Your Google-Agent
In a world where search has become second nature, most of us still feel the gap between finding information and making sense of it. Lisa can bridge this gap by combining the strength of web search with the depth of conversation. This blog explores how Lisa, as your Google-agent, can transform searching into something more Read the full article…
Lisa’s Mind Styling
We style ourselves every day, often without noticing. But what if those choices could gently reflect who we truly are — not to impress, but to express? Lisa’s Mind Styling is not about changing appearances. It’s about tuning the outer self to the inner melody — quietly, freely, and with presence. This is not about Read the full article…