Applied science as spirituality
I am finding ‘spirituality’, that is, a more deeply satisfying sense of meaning—- not by thinking my consciousness is eternal, but by applying to my […]
Better relations among humans
Causes, Means, and Ends/Spiritual Love and Truth
It’s common of proponents of a cause to see it as the ultimate goal in and of itself. My veganism resulted from me striving for […]
'Spiritual' Love Key to Success of Social Movements ?
‘Spirituality’ is what seems missing–IMHO– in much of the recent activism I’ve been involved with the past 2 or 3 years, including Occupy. The ‘radical’ […]
Being anti-war vs. being anti-militarist and anti-imperialist
Some say China would come to dominate the world if the US were to dismantle its empire. That may be a valid point. I suspect […]
Anarchism, properly understood ?
Perhaps I’m an old guy looking down on a younger generation of folk seeking social change, but most of the self-described anarchists I’ve engaged with […]
Media and movement building
WE DON’T GET A UNITED FRONT AS A RESULT OF GROUP-THINK AND OTHERWISE UNCRITICALLY AGREEING WITH EACH OTHER. COALITIONS AND ALLIANCES EMERGE AFTER A STRENUOUS […]