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Alexander the Great: Architect of the Modern World?

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 19, 2024 | General, Life together |

Alexander the Great: Architect of the Modern World
Alexander’s era was more than just a series of conquests; it was a profound fusion of cultures that set the stage for the Silk Roads and the intellectual endeavors of Islamic science. His influence was pivotal in creating a cosmopolitan world where Eastern and Western ideals merged, paving the way for scientific advances and the ethical frameworks that underpin modern Western civilisation. His legacy affirms his title, “the Great,” not only in the realm of battle but in the melding of worlds.

How the Stories We Tell Influence What We Achieve

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 5, 2024 | General, Management |

The stories we tell do more than narrate our experiences; they shape our perception, actions, and the outcomes we achieve. The art of storytelling is a critical tool in the project management arsenal, one that has the power to transform challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements.

The Hellenistic World

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Mar 23, 2024 | General |

The Hellenistic world, birthed from Alexander’s colossal conquests, was a melting pot of cultures, a landscape marked by the spread of Greek language and thought, and the rise of new cities along the sprawling trade routes.

Who Do You Think You Are? The Story Your Body Tells.

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Mar 22, 2024 | Life together |

Who are we but stories woven into the fabric of reality? Our identities, a tapestry of tales told by the body to navigate the maze of society, survival, and self. From the social scripts we share to the subconscious sagas our brains script for survival, every moment is a narrative in motion. Dive into the profound dialogue between psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology as we unravel the ‘story your body tells’—a chronicle not of mere existence, but of thriving in a world wired by stories.

Who Owns the Moon?

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Feb 23, 2024 | Philosophy |

The first privately operated spacecraft to land on the moon raises fundamental questions about the concept of ownership. It is time to engage in a deeper more meaningful dialogue about what it means to “own” part of a universe that we share with an untold number of beings and entities.

Author: Dr Terry Cooke-Davies

Alexander the Great: Architect of the Modern World?

How the Stories We Tell Influence What We Achieve

The Hellenistic World

Who Owns the Moon?

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