Identity - In Search of Wisdom

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

Posted by Terry | 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.

75-Year Retrospective

Posted by Terry | 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.

Science, Philosophy & Spirituality – Season 1

Posted by Terry | Jul 1, 2022 |

An integrated review of what science, philosophy and spirituality contribute to our understanding and experience of the world today.
We each have a unique ‘worldview’ that is shaped by our knowledge, experiences and our beliefs. This course will provide the opportunity to examine (and possibly expand) that worldview in the light of modern scientific discoveries, critical questions posed by philosophers, and diverse beliefs revealed through spiritual traditions. It will be of particular interest to people who care about the lasting damage that humanity is causing to our home planet, and who are seeking to understand what resources the fields of science, philosophy and spirituality can offer

Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations

Posted by Terry | Jan 10, 2022 | Books |

In Political Tribes, Amy Chua argues that we must rediscover an identity that transcends the tribalism we see in politics today.

Faith and Science: Why getting along with each other is so hard.

Posted by Terry | May 5, 2021 | Blog Post, Life together |

Two prominent leaders call for cooperation to confront the challenge of both the coronavirus pandemic and the climate emergency. But to work together in harmony, we have to face up to the brute facts of our need to belong, our tendency to create “them” over against “us”, and our habit of allowing disagreement to escalate into conflict.

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