So You Think There Are Laws in Nature?
A “skeptic” and a “believer,” two friends debate over whether there are laws in nature. Do supposed regularities qualify as laws?
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A Community of Consciousness: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Matter
Considering the practical consequences of panpsychism might shed some light on consciousness, bridging the gap between mind and matter.
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Fire Is the Best Medicine
Just as apocalypse means revelation, so can fire be medicine and poison. “Fire medicine” confers benefits on individuals and communities.
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Alone in One of Nature’s Threshold Places
The most fortifying experiences in nature are often found in lonely, transitional zones. But what is the reality of these threshold places?
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Honeybees and Zen During Ecological Collapse
Honeybees don’t only inform us of further ecological collapse but invite us into being more mindful: present and compassionate.
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What Earthquakes Teach Us About Embracing Uncertainty
For natural disasters large enough to reshape society, Dr. Lucy Jones explains, “The best fit to the data is that it’s random. And we hate it. Random makes people really upset.” But such uncertainty doesn’t have to leave us feeling helpless—we should embrace the inherent chaos of the universe.
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