Much of the history we were taught at school was Eurocentric, reinforcing our Western worldview and way of thinking. This brief review of the early Mediaeval period (roughly 500 AD to 1000 AD) looks at it differently: starting with the birth and flourishing of Islamic culture, turning to its Eastern contact with Tang China, its Western borders in Asia with Byzantium, and finally it’s struggle with Western Christendom.
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A fascinating exploration that intertwines the ancient wisdom of Indra’s Net with modern science, classical philosophy, and contemporary mathematics. This narrative showcases how interconnected our understanding of the universe truly is.
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A series of three articles proposing an underlying unity behind physical, biological and cultural evolution.
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This article sets the stage for a series of three posts by challenging traditional notions of progress and introducing the concepts of unfolding and adaptation as they apply in the Anthropocene. It’s a foundational piece that redefines what progress might mean in a world where environmental and social sustainability are paramount.
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• Building on the redefined concept of progress, this article expands the discussion by exploring the interconnected evolution of physical, biological, and cultural phenomena. It draws on the narrative of big history to illustrate the continuous thread running from the Big Bang to modern human societies.
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