Are We Really Just Stuck in a “Soul Trap”
More and more, people are accepting the idea that we may be living in a simulation, but this isn’t a new thought at all. Philosophical schools have…
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The Rise and Fall of the Dollar: From Bretton Woods to the Death of the Petrodollar; and Where It Goes from Here
The history of the US dollar as the world’s dominant currency is an interesting story of economic theories, international agreements, and geopolitical maneuvers. From its rise at…
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The Neuroscience of Giving: An Exploration of Acts 20:35 and the Altruism Center in the Brain
The biblical principle found in Acts 20:35, “…it is more blessed to give than to receive,” has been a clarion call throughout the centuries inspiring humanity to…
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The Science and Art of Decision Making
Decision making is a somewhat complex process that blends the rigor of science with the nuance of art. This duality makes it an interesting area of study…
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Why Do We Continue With a Clearly Faulty Consumption-Based Economic Model
Over the last hundred years or so, the global economy has largely been driven by a model of ever-increasing consumption – produce more, consume more, make more…
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Digital Exclusion; how your life would be unlivable if you chose to opt-out of an all-digital world
In a world where everything has gone completely digital, the integration of digital identities, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) overseeing and managing a…
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Intentional Living and Turning Your Neighborhood into an Intentional Community
Intentional living is a lifestyle based on a person’s or group’s conscious decision to live in alignment with their values and beliefs. It can be based on religious, political,…
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Isolated vs. Conceptualized Thinking: A Comparative Analysis
Everyone has their own way of thinking. Some people are very logical and some more emotional. Some focus on the details while others tend to see the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Kommunity
What It Is KommunityKoin is your source for information about time co-ops and time banking, building a community (or Kommunity), building cooperative communities through time sharing, and the home of…
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There Ain’t No Shame in Lying Down in the Bed You’ve Made
I recently heard, for the first time, a Brandi Carlile song called “The Eye” from her album “The Firewatcher’s Daughter” and there is a verse that says:…