Sep 11, 2026
The Beacon of Childhood For the first half of my life, my story was that my parents had failed me. Then the story changed. The narrative of my life, one which I told others, and most especially told and re-told myself, gave form and meaning to my motivations, my fears...
Aug 29, 2026
Can a Shift in Consciousness Change the Future? “You don’t have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” —Bob Dylan The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic measure to how close we might be to a human-made global catastrophe. The Clock has been published annually...
Aug 8, 2026
Why our deepest challenge is not building better machines, but becoming more fully human. Summary The Soul in an Age of AI explores what remains essential in a world captivated by technology, productivity, and material success. The essay invites readers to rediscover...
Jul 21, 2026
“O brave new world, that has such creatures in it.” — The Tempest, William Shakespeare In an age that worships speed and quantity, wisdom — patient, calm, and belonging to the human heart — may be the counterweight we most need. Something has shifted in me. I feel...
Jul 6, 2026
At this moment I am filled with emotion — with dread, with optimism, with elation, and with confusion. I feel an emptiness that is rare for me, and a sense that I am saying goodbye to all that was. This is not surprising, because I am in my eighties. At the same time,...
