The Next Einstein

No kidding! This kid, Taylor Wilson, may be the next Einstein! At the age of 19, he thinks he can make the world a better place with controllable nuclear fusion on a grand scale. At 14, he has already built a nuclear fusion reactor, invented a cheaper to make radioactive isotopes for medical use, and […]

Violence Is Never Ever A Choice A Man Should Make

This short video will hopefully develop a lot of compassion in you. When Heather Skye asked Sir Patrick Stewart,”Besides acting, what are you most proud of that you have done in you life (that you are willing to share with us)?” Heather writes, Sir Patrick told us about how he couldn’t protect his mother from […]

How to Train Compassion

This video, Raising Compassion, brings together a diverse group of neuroscientists, mental health professionals, and Buddhist monks in a remarkable exchange between science, art, and contemplative practice. In a series of informal conversations about compassion, initiated by neuroscientist Tania Singer and artist Olafur Eliasson, the protagonists discuss the public perception of compassion, talk about compassion-training […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 4

This is the fourth and final installment of Meditation on the Body. In this segment, we will progress into pelvis and hips, and then down to the legs and feet. As before, you can choose to do this meditation lying down on your back with your hands at your side or sitting up with your […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 3

Now we are ready for Part 3 in the Meditation on the Body series. This article encompasses stages 5 and 6 and the torso. It is probably best to review Part 1 and Part 2 before going on to this part. As before, I recommend doing this lying down on your back with your arms […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 2

The meditation described in this Part 2 of Meditation on the Body encompasses the neck, shoulders and arms. It is a continuation of the meditation on the head and face in Part 1. Each stage is numbered with a number in brackets. It is probably best to review Part 1 before going on to this […]

A Wise And Understanding Heart

When I was a boy of 13, I asked God for לֵב חָכָם וְנָבוֹן : “A wise and understanding heart to discern between good and evil.” This was part of my Bar Mitzva (rite of passage) speech written by my Rabbi who is now long dead. This prayer has stayed with me for more than 60 […]

The Problem Of Consciousness

The problem of consciousness is probably the most difficult problem in biology, physics, and mathematics today. This video features Dr. Christof Koch, a professor of biology and engineering at Caltech and author of Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer for the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, […]

The Science of Getting Rich

In this video, Bob Proctor shares the truth about The Secret movie. He says, But I can assure you if you will study this program like I’ve studied it, like many other people have studied it you’re going to find that you’re world is going to start to change.  It’s almost like looking through pair […]

10 Things That Will Make You Happier

In an article on the Buffer blog, a productivity, life hacks, writing, user experience, customer happiness and business blog, Belle Beth Cooper wrote about 10 things that will make you happier. The article is titled, 10 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science. She has done an excellent […]