philosophy
Cybernetics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybernetics
Is a subject which has come to my attention following reading some material from a book called "Web of Life" by Fritjof Capra:
Until now I have had an assumption of what it is all about, but never a clear clean definition. The most interesting aspect of Cybernetics to me currently is its application as a tool to measure whether a system is prone to feedback loops, or if it is self-correcting.
Spiral Dynamics is an integral world-view promoted by the likes of Ken Wilber, Steve Macintosh and others. It describes various stages of cultural development along the path towards greater degrees of awareness / consciousness. While I do have my criticism which pertains primarily to the projected stages beyond our current one, the theory is quite solid when it comes to past-projections.
Here are some interesting visualizations collected by Kent Bye on Spiral Dynamics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentbye/sets/72157622255211051/
As well as some aggregated links:
In the not so distant future, people will be marketing devices, and especially electronic/computer related ones for entirely different qualities than they do today.
A typical computer will be something that you buy for its craftsmanship, something that you know was built to last 20 to 50 years or more, even if you throw it around or drop it. Where every part in it is proudly replaceable and independently upgradeable. A device that requires a low amount of energy to run.
The stimulation of awareness is, in my belief, the single most fundamentally important aspect of ourselves we need to develop.
Through awareness we ask questions, we learn, we develop our own thoughts, we become educated - wise even. The lack of awareness is the root from which all problems arise. War, environmental problems, disease, suffering, fear... all of these negative aspects of our existence can all be solved, resolved or at least understood [and thus accepted and healed] through the knowledge that awareness implies.
For quite some time I have been interested in theories that discuss the balancing between right and left brain thinking, and the translation of ideas from one field to another.
Ken Wilber's book [my review] opened up a new domain of philosophical thinking. Through this interest I have heard a great deal mentioned recently about Steve McIntosh's model of cultural evolution - so I ordered a copy and sat down for a good read.
i had a really nice time in spain with Josiane. We rented a car - drove around costa brava, visited beautiful beaches, the mountains and even the little commercial petrol-shopping enclave of Andorra. So much love, a really special person, beautiful times.
Photos from our trip [first week uploaded, second week still needs to be uploaded as I find time to do so]:
You may have heard of the "flower of life"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_of_life
You may have heard of the "flower of life"
Just finished this book, wow - I've learned so many things; this book is truly a must read for everyone, no matter your area of interest or focus.
What comes after post-post modern?
What is the 'new' human perspective on life, the universe and everything?
Ken's got some vital part to play in those answers...
Some of the things I learned:
- Various ideas I had were verbalized by Ken in very clear terms, which has helped me to find greater clarity in my own ideas; while simultaneously helping me to see the limits of some of my current/older ideas.
the BEST internet movie clip I have EVER seen is BACK! After more than a year of being 'no where to be found' on the internet.
This really is a MUST see!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a15KgyXBX24
;)
Enjoy!
Seb.
