Science, Philosophy and Spirituality
A description of what motivated me to develop a 12-part course for u3a, covering our common reality, the shaping of the modern world, and issues facing the modern world.
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Issue: Human Society
How Thought Varies by Geography and Culture
There are differences between how people in Eastern and Western cultures perceive the world, and consequently how they think. These differences are reflected in religions of Eastern and Western origin.
Read MoreGardeners Not Mechanics: How to cultivate change at work
The world of work is an ecosystem of interdependent organisations, groups and individuals. So, if you want to make a sustainable change at work, you are more likely to succeed if you approach your change as a gardener, not a mechanic.
Read MoreHow Minds Change: The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion
As the world is increasingly polarised, it feels impossible to change the mind of someone with a conflicting view. But this book shows that you could be one conversation away from changing someone’s mind about something, maybe a lot of things. — amazon.co.uk
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The Better Angels of Our Nature: The Decline of Violence In History And Its Causes
Wasn’t the twentieth century the most violent in history? In his extraordinary, epic book Steven Pinker shows us that this is wrong, telling the story of humanity in a completely new and unfamiliar way. From why cities make us safer to how books bring about peace, Pinker weaves together history, philosophy and science to examine why we are less likely to die at another’s hand than ever before, how it happened and what it tells us about our very natures. – amazon.co.uk
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