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In the Blink of an Eye: Lessons from Nature, Machines, and Cybernetics

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

Humanity’s impact on Earth has been profound. In just 250 years of industrial civilization—a mere blink in geological time—we’ve transformed the planet, disrupting systems that evolved over billions of years. This post explores how we arrived here and what we can learn to course-correct. Drawing insights from Sir Geoffrey Vickers, Sean B. Carroll’s The Serengeti Rules, and Iain McGilchrist, it proposes new ways of thinking that align human systems with nature’s principles of balance, feedback, and adaptability.

What Does “Human Freedom” Really Mean?

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Nov 14, 2024 | Philosophy |

The concept of human freedom isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. This blog post investigates some historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives to shed light on what freedom means—and what it doesn’t mean.

Science and Personal Insight: Two Sides of the Same Coin

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

We often hear that science deals with what is objective—facts, measurements, and what can be proven. On the other hand, personal insights are often seen as subjective, and for some, this automatically makes them less valuable or “unreliable.” But what if that isn’t the case? What if both the objective and subjective aspects of our experience are two sides of the same coin?

The Emergence of a Second Renaissance:

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Sep 16, 2024 | General, Reflections |

This essay relates the work of the u3a “Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality” group, to the currents of thought that are leading some people to claim that we are entering a “Second Renaissance”.

The Interplay of Crisis, Ideas, and Movements: Reimagining a Future Beyond the Enlightenment’s Legacy

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Sep 9, 2024 | General |

In a world grappling with environmental, economic, and social crises, we must ask: how can we foster transformative change? Drawing from the historical legacy of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, this essay explores how new ideas emerge in times of crisis, shaping movements that reshape society.

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In the Blink of an Eye: Lessons from Nature, Machines, and Cybernetics

What Does “Human Freedom” Really Mean?

Science and Personal Insight: Two Sides of the Same Coin

The Emergence of a Second Renaissance:

The Interplay of Crisis, Ideas, and Movements: Reimagining a Future Beyond the Enlightenment’s Legacy

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