This issue deals with the origins of long history of almost all ideas, the fallacy of “arguments from authority,” the framing of ideas as “extraordinary”, Lynn Margulis’s “math of biology 1 + 1 = 1,” misappropriation of the scientific term “symbiogenesis” in John Archibald’s history of the current rethinking biology in terms of collaborating consortia, […]
A presentation to the European Society for Literature,Science and the Arts (SLSAeu) at their 2015 meeting on “Scale” in Malta. The presentation discusses the new paradigms in biology and evolution that have provided new support for the importance of the microcosmos, symbiosis, Gaia theory, and the work of Martin Brasier on his discovery of “the […]
An scientific analysis of the statement “The Universe is a living system.” There are very specific criteria for the statement of a scientific hypothesis, which are outlined. There is also a method by which scientific terms are changed, broadened, narrowed or replaced. The scientific definition of a term, such as “life” may not be complete […]
This downloadable resource is for any group wanting to know what Pope Francis actually wrote in...
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Written for the Rio de Janeiro meeting The Thousand Names of Gaia September 2014 Bruno Latour, Sciences Po For discussion only. English kindly corrected by Michael Flower “Since we are assembled for a sort of political, scientific and anthropological ritual in order to review, utter, celebrate, list, enlarge, narrow down, pin point, conjoin or compose […]
from Vimeo “A short film documentary in remembrance of the biologist who changed our point...
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from the publisher “*Immoderate Greatness* explains how a civilization’s very magnitude conspires against it to cause downfall. Civilizations are hard-wired for self-destruction. They travel an arc from initial success to terminal decay and ultimate collapse due to intrinsic, inescapable biophysical limits combined with an inexorable trend toward moral decay and practical failure. Because our own […]
The supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way is 100 times bigger in volume and mass than previously thought, a team of astronomers says. They have mapped the enormous region and given it the name Laniakea — Hawaiian for ‘immeasurable heaven’. Galaxies tend to huddle in groups called clusters; regions where these clusters are […]
Song for teaching current power/energy sources for industrialized society. Emphasis on renewable energy and conservation as best choices. Video montage of energy examples. The song is often performed with dance moves and fun theatrics! Feather boas add color and fun to sing along refrain and Ole´. Available from Around the World with Earth Mama CD, […]
On 3 June Brendan Mackey will speak about how the Earth Charter conveys the concepts of ecological...
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Our Vision is to ignite our sense of connectedness with Earth and nurture a spirituality of Earth care through learning circles.
Creation Spirituality: Reawakening Mysticism, Protecting Our Planet
Gladwyne Montessori is an independent Montessori school on Philadelphia’s Main Line.
Committed to guiding adults in their journey as they discover the truths about childhood and study Montessori pedagogy. Personal growth and deep understanding prepares us for success.
The result is transformative.
