Deliberative Democracy and Gaianism: Natural Complements
Tom Prugh explores the overlapping qualities that Deliberative Democracy and the Gaian Way share, and their cross-fertilizing potentialities.
What is Green and What is Gaian?
Krista Hiser reflects on the evolution from “Green” to “Gaian.”
An Actual Gaian Interpretation of the World
Responding to an essay that makes some inaccurate assumptions about Gaianism.
Can We Talk About Religion?
Religion can be a polarizing word. But it doesn’t need to be. This week Bart Everson explores the meaning and mystery of religion.
The Winter Darkness: An Opportune Time for Opening Oneself
Welcoming the solstice and a back spasm as a moment for spiritual growth.
Shouldn’t Santa Claus Be Wearing a Mask?
Or will Saint Nick be a superspreader this Christmas Eve?
Should we eat insects or people in the future?
Or perhaps people-flavored bugs? Or bug-flavored people?
On Dying
Philosophical Soundings on Death, Impermanence, and the Cycle of Life.
The Coin of Power; or Another Case of May Be
Maybe your life would be better if you were rich, but then again, maybe not.
The Value of Vandalism
An exploration of the value of street art and other forms of destructive expression.
Considering human-caused climate change is “unequivocal,” shouldn’t climate denial be illegal?
There is no doubt left that humans are causing climate change. So why can people continue to sow doubt for profit?
How Do You Persuade Your Neighbor That His Chimney Is Too Straight?
Lessons from ancient China for negotiating the climate crisis.