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Archive for Bowlby Less Traveled – Page 11

Let’s Talk About “Changing Systems” Systematically (part I of II)

In my dual roles as psychotherapist (currently inactive) and philanthropist (currently active), I regularly attend workshops and conferences. As an example, the Association of Small Foundations recently wrapped up its annual meeting here in Albuquerque on October 3rd, 2013. (Our Foundation sponsored bringing in William Powers to speak as a part of our RYOL Lecture […]

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Understanding the Growing Resentment Directed Toward Biology and Nature—The Philosophy of John Searle

In an earlier blog post I mentioned a book by Robin Dunbar and his colleagues entitled Evolutionary Psychology. Dunbar et al. draw heavily from the work of philosopher John Searle. Using Searle’s work as a background, Dunbar et al. make an observation that stunned me. Consider the following quote: Searle argues that language and ToM […]

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Reprint: Robots, Robots Everywhere

Robots, robots everywhere by Jay Nelson February 2013 issue of SWCP Portal (reprinted with the kind permission of the author) What follows is a reprint of an article by Jay Nelson that appeared in the February 2013 issue of Southwest Cyberport Portal Newsletter. Southwest Cyberport is the FHL Foundation’s IP or Internet provider. Their newsletter […]

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Don’t Be Found Dumb Over Moral (Attachment) Dumbfounding (part III)

Welcome to part III of this three-part series wherein we will consider the practical application of looking at such topics as moral dumbfounding and moral modules. We’ll also look at how these practical applications potentially affect philanthropy. One of the biggest focus areas now for philanthropy centers on returning vets, veterans returning from the conflicts in […]

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Don’t Be Found Dumb Over Moral (Attachment) Dumbfounding (part II)

Welcome to part II of a three-part series on the subjects of moral (attachment) dumbfounding and moral modules. We left off part I with a reading of a moral narrative used by Dr. Haidt in his research. Please refer back to part I if you need to refresh your memory concerning this moral narrative. OK, […]

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