75-Year Retrospective
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
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Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 19, 2023 | Reflections |
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Apr 6, 2023 | Life together |
As our world becomes more interconnected and interdependent, it’s crucial that we embrace diverse perspectives and foster genuine collaboration across cultures. A “West is Best” attitude has long dominated international relations, but a growing body of evidence from fields like anthropology, neuroscience, history, and political science calls for a reevaluation.
An international interdisciplinary academic study can bring together scholars from diverse fields and cultural backgrounds to challenge the “West is Best” narrative and explore alternative viewpoints. By incorporating insights from experts like Iain McGilchrist, Geoffrey Vickers, Eric Wolf, Hugo Mercier, and Bill Isaacs, this study can foster greater understanding, challenge biases, and promote collaboration across cultures and disciplines.
In these challenging times, let’s move beyond outdated attitudes and work together to build a more inclusive and cooperative world for all.
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Jan 19, 2023 | Books |
Joseph Henrich takes the theories of Richard E, Nisbett and combines them with new research in anthropology, psychology, economics and evolutionary biology to explain how culture in the Middle Ages shaped the Western mind, laying the foundations for the world as we know it today. His views complement those of Nisbett.
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Human evolution in East Africa was driven by geological forces. Ancient Greece developed democracy because of its mountainous terrain. Voting behaviour in the United States today follows the bed of an ancient sea. Professor...
Read MorePosted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Jan 14, 2023 | Blog Post, Philosophy, Science, 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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