The Fourth Human Need: Each Other
The whites of our eyes, unique among primates, evolved to make our gaze visible to others.
Hydrogen Dreams, Oxygen Memories: The Spirit of Water in All of Us
Could water, with its cosmic heritage and essential role in life, be a kind of universal mind—a vast, interconnected network of memory and intent?
Why the Cleveland Browns Are My Team, Win or Lose: The Fourth Human Need in Action
Despite the losing seasons and dashed hopes, Browns fans don’t abandon the team. Why?
The Actor and the Buddha: A Shared Stage of Impermanence
A skilled actor doesn’t merely portray a character; they dissolve into it, blurring the lines between self and other.
Letting the Mystery Be: The Infinite Doorway to Wonder
Mystery is the only permanence we have.
Depression and Dread Philosophy: Finding Meaning in the Shadows
Dread, in this context, is not fear but a profound awareness of the unknown. It is the feeling that arises when we face the vast, incomprehensible mystery of existence—the "why" of being.
Yogurt: A Humble Bowl at the Crossroads of Time, Thought, and Civilization
Our ancestors who consumed yogurt unknowingly fostered a diverse and resilient gut microbiome, likely improving their ability to digest lactose and enhancing their overall health.
From Dread to Depth: Suffering as the Seed of Meaning and Connection
To suffer is to be human. It is the thread that connects us all, regardless of culture, age, or background. Acknowledging this shared experience fosters a deeper sense of unity and reminds us that we are never truly alone in our struggles.
The Mystery of Homo floresiensis: Echoes of the Lost
"Mystery is not a void; it is the wellspring of all discovery and wonder."
Plastics in Our Brains: The Unintended Legacy of the Anthropocene
Could plastics, originally a foreign invader, become an integral part of human physiology?
The Evolution of Laughter: The Earliest Signs of Joy in Biology
Laughter is a bridge between the past and the present, a thread that ties us to our evolutionary ancestors and to each other.
The Quiet Killers: Dread Philosophy and the Irony of Modern Health Care
Living with diabetes costs an estimated $19,000 annually.