by David Saunders | Oct 7, 2024 | Autonomy Illusion, Free Will, Interconnectedness, Interdependence, Personal Transformation
Sensationalist in nature as that headline may be, we’re about to demonstrate how and why one widespread shift in perception could help solve many of the world’s major problems. Before explaining why with the science, this article aims to explain how the overall slip...
by David Saunders | Oct 7, 2024 | Free Will, Interconnectedness
The nature vs. nurture debate may well date back millennia. When it comes to behaviour, are humans essentially born as blank slates, or do our genes determine much of our personality traits? Whether we believe nature or nurture dictates who we become has significant...
by David Saunders | Oct 6, 2024 | Interconnectedness, Autonomy Illusion, Free Will, Interdependence
Hi, my name’s Patrick, and I’m just a pencil. Actually, I’m not even a pencil yet, but I will be soon. It only takes a few ingredients to make me, but I can’t make myself. Fortunately, I have control over thousands of people who are going to bring me to life. Once...
by David Saunders | Sep 30, 2024 | Autonomy Illusion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Personal Transformation, Trauma
*Warning: the information in this article goes against and criticizes the teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and any other group that encourages participants to identify as a lifelong addict. If you believe your abstinence depends on the AA, you may want to skip...
by David Saunders | Sep 30, 2024 | Personal Transformation, Trauma
One of the biggest pitfalls of psychiatry and self-help books is that they largely depend on you being able to accurately and objectively make sense of your experiences. However, many mental health problems stem from difficulties during childhood, which we may have...