The Psychology of Freedom

For it to have such an effect, and for people to place themselves in harm’s way to defend their right and that of their descendants, then freedom must have a psychological impact. Given all social causality is via the mind, then freedom must have…

Half-filled Glass’ View of Culture

It is the ideation adopted by individuals within the group relative to the environment including the management of their social relations. Continuing the analogy, half-full or half-empty then become the defining characteristics of the ‘culture&rs…

The Origin of Consciousness

Is some idea real merely because someone says so and others believe them? Must understanding reduce to ‘I’m right you’re wrong’? Or is there a better way to decide which ideas we need embrace and which we put aside?  If …