Global Cultures – Handouts to Accompany Presentation
The text of handouts that accompany Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality’s Meeting 2.10 – Global Cultures.
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Perspective: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
Stories, Metaphors, and Myths: Rethinking the Foundations of Progress
Progress has long been seen as a linear road, but this metaphor fails to reflect the complexity of life. Drawing on insights from a u3a group, we propose the watershed as a richer symbol—a living system that gathers, integrates, and sustains, offering a new vision for humanity’s journey.
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The Story of Renewal: A Christmas for Humanity
This retelling of the nativity story reframes it as a call for humanity’s renewal. Drawing on themes of interconnectedness, it explores resetting relationships—with each other, the ultimate reality, and nature—through a non-dual lens. The Christmas story becomes an enduring invitation to embrace compassion, responsibility, and hope in the face of modern challenges.
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2.09: Global Trade
Resources used to support Shepway and District u3a’s Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality Group’s Session 2.09: Global Trade. A look at the non-Eurocentric history of the world between 1600 and 1750, which saw the birth of Capitalism and Globalism.
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Embracing Humanity: Why We Need Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality to Understand Free Will and Personal Agency
We often overlook the potential synergy between science, philosophy, and spirituality in helping us understand our deepest questions—especially around free will and personal agency.
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