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A PHILOSOPHER AND A DOCTOR IN CONVERSATION: Health. Illness. Pain.
Can philosophy be useful to medicine? What competencies should a doctor possess? Is it important for a doctor to reflect on questions such as: “What is a human being?”, “What does it mean to heal?” “Is there meaning in illness?” “What is health?”, “Is pain an expression of the unconscious?”
Is it possible to commit violence without accumulating bad karma?
In the 5th century AD, a Chinese emperor sought advice from a Buddhist sage who had arrived from India: «Enemies are approaching my country — what should I do?» The monk advised him…
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: How Values Influence Achievements
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
MILA POPOVIC: «There Is No Difference Between an Addict and a Civilization That Destroys Our Planet»
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
PROFESSOR BRUNNGUBER ON TRANSPERSONALISM: mysticism is contraindicated for those who haven’t resolved their personal issues!
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
RALPH WOLFF: «It’s time to teach children not just knowledge, but universal values»
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
«You need to be like a Renaissance man», — Walt Stinson, head of a six-billion-dollar business
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
«MODERN RUSSIA HAS NO FUTURE», — Alexander Likhotal, Doctor of Historical Sciences, an associate of Mikhail Gorbachev
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?
OVERCOMING HATRED: How to Resist the Culture of Extremism?
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
CANADIAN EXPERT ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND GLOBAL THREATS DEBUNKS MYTHS
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
MICHAEL MARIEN: The conflict between democracy and autocracy is growing bigger and bigger!
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
INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHOLOGIST ALBERTO ZUCCONI: On Trauma, Psychotherapy, and How Ukrainian Society Has Changed
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