Joe Studwell, the bestselling author of The Asian Economic Model (How Asia Works), is preparing to release a new book — this time about Africa. In an exclusive interview for Huxley, we spoke with the author about the challenges facing the continent and the prospects for its economic growth.
Fighting your vices and spiritual imperfections is the only possible way to harmony with yourself and the world around you
The sages knew that values derived from life experience are secondary truths and lower expressions of higher spiritual values, as well as stepping stones on the ascending ladder of evolution
The modern education system has reached its limits. It damages mental health, triggers an epidemic of depression, and blocks the potential for true self-actualization. How can we restore empathy, joy, and meaning to people’s lives? Mila Popovich, a member of Global Education Futures and co-author of the report Educational Ecosystems for Social Transformation, believes that the time has come for a radical transformation of education
For psychologist and economist Stefan Brunnguber, transpersonal psychology is the meeting point of scientific, philosophical, and mystical traditions from various cultures. In an interview with our almanac, the professor shared his perspective on transpersonal psychology, which explores altered states of consciousness and religious experience. He also discussed new approaches to the public education system
Prestigious education does not equate to intelligence or talent. Millions spent on charity do not necessarily indicate high moral standards of philanthropists. The world needs a new approach to education—one that can free thinking from stereotypes and prepare people for new challenge
Why should engineers read books? Why do egocentric «jerks» succeed in business? On geniuses without higher education, a love for learning, and how an undisciplined mind is a wild dog
What do Putin and the King of France have in common? Is there an alternative to a military solution to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict? Are there red lines in this war?
How did I, a well-off child from a hardworking family, ultimately choose the dark path? The answer lies in the potholes on the road. If we encounter enough potholes along our life’s journey, and lack the resources and support to navigate around them or pull ourselves out, even good people can sometimes commit bad deeds
In 2022, the UN identified 13 global crises threatening humanity, including the war in Ukraine. Can Ukraine join NATO in the foreseeable future? What does this organization look like from within, and is it capable of guaranteeing peace? Is global nuclear disarmament achievable? The expert also discusses how ignorance about threats is itself a major problem facing humanity
There is a lack of public awareness regarding global issues. Investments in necessary changes are costly, but if we do not start seriously considering their solutions as soon as possible, the consequences may become irreversible. It is similar to a leaking roof in your house: if you do not repair it, the leak will not disappear on its own. Instead, it will only grow over time, making the repairs increasingly expensive
Absurd ideas suggesting that you are not manly enough or that you have lost your mind simply because you feel emotionally overwhelmed highlight the immense harm that social constructs can cause. Similarly, racism is absolute madness, yet when enough mad people embrace it, its manifestations become a social norm