The Ascent of Humanity: Civilization and the Human Sense of Self
It’s evolutionary in that it asks us to confront our own compulsion for separateness and how separation breeds aggression and violence against our self, others, and the environment. It’s evolutionary because it’s the next step for human beings to embody the principles of harmony that are explicit in nature, and in the cosmos.
Richard Strozzi-Heckler • The Art of Somatic Coaching: Embodying Skillful Action, Wisdom, and Compassion
Homo Deus - Yuval Harari
Benthem- pleasure and pain dictate everything we do
Biochemical pursuit of happiness- develop products and treatments for unending stream of pleasant sensations
Buddha- pursuit of pleasant sensations is the root of suffering. We can train our minds to observe all sensations as they arise and pass. When the mind can see our se... See more
Benthem- pleasure and pain dictate everything we do
Biochemical pursuit of happiness- develop products and treatments for unending stream of pleasant sensations
Buddha- pursuit of pleasant sensations is the root of suffering. We can train our minds to observe all sensations as they arise and pass. When the mind can see our se... See more