Eight Key Ideas
The Unified Theory of Knowledge consists of eight key ideas that link philosophy, science, psychology, and psychotherapy into a more coherent picture of the human condition.
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The Autocrat and the Democrat – Trump loses his breath while Biden pulls ahead
That is the best and most integral commentary on the US presidential election I have come across so far. Thanks so much, Jeff. – John O’neill With less than a month left in the campaign, Trump, knocked back with Covid, stokes his base with new cries about “the Russia hoax”. Meanwhile Joe Biden, up in
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The Social License
Public perception can be a fickle thing. Behaviours, products, practices and technologies go in and out of favour all the time, and over the years, the morals and values of the majority change. Social acceptance of homosexuality, women voting, or racial integration was once deemed unimaginable but is now ubiquitous – a social license was
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The First Presidential Debate: Nutty And Fruitful
The first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is over – and I didn’t start drinking! In this episode, I show how an integral view helps us see the debate for what it is instead of a defective version of “what it should be”. Then I look at some of the issues the candidates
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Precision Fermentation and the Disruption of the Palm Oil Industry
How do chocolate goodies keep their sheen and creamy texture, even while sitting on store shelves? Increasingly, the answer is palm oil (and palm kernel oil), the world’s most widely consumed vegetable oil[1]. In our report Rethinking Food and Agriculture 2020-2030, we discuss how precision fermentation (PF) is rapidly improving in cost and capabilities so
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Understanding Human Knowledge
Part III: This blog explains why science as a knowledge system requires a descriptive metaphysics to be clear about the claims it makes.
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Emotional Inequality in a Nutshell
It has been shown in a growing body of recent research that social exclusion and rejection activate similar patterns in the brain as physical pain. Social exclusion is like a slap in your face. This is a real thing: You subject someone even to a small slight or rejection, and not only do they experience
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“What’s Up With These Trump People?” – And other questions from listeners . . .
Hey Folks! In this episode, I respond to provocative comments from my very smart listeners, and share some photos from my trip to Trumplandia! See topics and timestamps below. I love hearing what’s on your minds and hearts, so keep your comments, questions and critiques coming! You can write me at jeff@dailyevolver.com, or leave me
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Breath and Body Vitality – Dr. Keith and I rage against the dying of the light
In this episode of “Shrink and the Pundit,” Keith and I explore breathing practices described in a powerful new book, Breath, the New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor, as well as a muscle conditioning program developed by Dr. Zach Bush in his 4-Minute Workout. Both systems promised – and delivered – big
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Understanding Human Knowledge
Part 2: This essay series introduces some key concepts and philosophy and summarizes the different frames for how we know what we know. This part focuses on how we know.
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