The Gaia Hypothesis
The Gaia hypothesis (/ˈɡaɪ.ə/, /ˈɡeɪ.ə/, /ˈɡaɪˈʌ/), also known as the Gaia theory or the Gaia...
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Laudato Si’ Reflection Resource: On Care of our Common Home
This 16-sided resource is an update of the resource previously posted on DTJN. The five-session resource contains quotes from Pope Francis’ encyclical plus suggestions for relevant videos, music, prayer, discussion, and action. I emphasize quotes that refer to our evolutionary history and interconnections.
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Interactive Installation
At Airgentum Hoja de Ruta Art Residence, artist Imogene Drummond explored the question: “How can my art help people experience that they are part of the universe?” To explore this question, she has created an interactive video installation expressing Castilblanco’s connection with the cosmos. In this immersive experience, imagery of the universe—outer space blended with […]
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Earthrise (Film)
A First Glimpse of Our Magnificent Earth, Seen From the Moon This is a film that is made...
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The New Cosmic Story; Robert Wright & John Haught (The Wright Show)
01:01 John’s book, The New Cosmic Story 07:27 Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and cosmic evolution 16:29 What it means to say that “God is more Omega than Alpha” 21:44 John: We live in an “awakening universe” 27:28 Putting religion in cosmic context 40:16 Does “rightness” exist apart from human judgment? 45:34 Why John takes comfort […]
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September 2018 Environmental Evolution newsletter
The theme of this newsletter is extinction. There is also news about Bruce Clarke and the Lynn...
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HONORING THE ANCESTORS, BACK TO THE BIG BANG
This is a ritual, adapted from a Thich Nhat Hanh ritual, was used at the recent International Big History Conference in July at Villanova in Philadelphia, PA (US). It can be used in many settings, and easily adapted to your needs.
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SYMBIOTIC EARTH: How Lynn Margulis Rocked the Boat and Started a Scientific Revolution
A film about Lynn Margulis, a scientific rebel who challenged entrenched theories of evolution to...
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Heart and Mind of the Cosmos
This is the personal story of growing up Catholic and awakening to a New Story of the Cosmos. To purchase a copy, email carmelsmhiggins@gmail.com .
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Cosmic Visions from the Asian Big History Association
Power Point for a presentation given at the International Big History Association Conference at Villanova University, July 2018
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