by Jule Owen | Dec 27, 2023 | Futures thinking, Futurism, Human belief, Humanism, Optimism, UBI, Universal Basic Income, Utopia
Rutger Bregman’s “Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There” is a thought-provoking and optimistic exploration of how society can create a better future by embracing radical yet practical ideas. Bregman, a Dutch historian and author, challenges the...
by Jule Owen | Sep 15, 2023 | Human belief, Society
In “Radicals: Outsiders Changing the World,” Jamie Bartlett delves into the lives and ideologies of those on the fringes of society, individuals and groups whose unconventional views and actions challenge the mainstream. Bartlett, a journalist and...
by Jule Owen | Aug 19, 2023 | Capitalism, Climate, Climate change, Economics, Human belief
In “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate,” Naomi Klein presents a powerful and urgent critique of the current economic system and its role in driving the climate crisis. Klein, an acclaimed journalist and social activist, argues that the...
by Jule Owen | Aug 17, 2023 | Book review, Human belief, Myth, Scientism, Uncategorized
Mary Midgley, one of the most profound philosophers of the 20th century, presents a compelling argument in her book The Myths We Live By (2003). She challenges the idea that myths are simply outdated or false stories, asserting instead that myths are essential to how...
by Jule Owen | Oct 4, 2022 | Book review, Genetic engineering, Human belief, Human nature, Humanism
In “The Future of Human Nature,” Jürgen Habermas embarks on a profound exploration of the ethical and philosophical implications of genetic engineering and biotechnology. As one of the most influential contemporary philosophers, Habermas provides a...
by Jule Owen | Apr 22, 2022 | Book review, Human belief, Myth, Scientism
Mary Midgley’s “The Myths We Live By” is a profound exploration of the underlying myths and metaphors that shape human thought and culture. Midgley, a prominent British philosopher, delves into the concept of myth not as a falsehood, but as a fundamental...
