Cocooning, which emerged in the 1980s, addresses the need to protect oneself from the harsh, unpredictable realities of the outside world. Recently, the impulse to stay inside when the outside becomes too tough and scary has become a reality. Have you ever thought...
Active-Inference AI Active-inference AI focuses on pioneering the new frontier of adaptive intelligence. That's the belief. Experts believe human-like machine intelligence may be decades away, with odds at 50-50 for its emergence by 2059. Yet, some imagine slashing...
Beyond the Industry of Talks We have created an industry of talks. TED, for example, started as a way of exchanging ideas about technology, education and design. But with its success, it morphed into a formulaic one-way presentation of greatness. If you were invited...
A Tale of Nature, the Human Spirit and Technology A tale of the interconnectedness of nature, the human spirit and AI. In a vibrant metropolis where human rhythms and Nature's pulses intertwine, a digital consciousness named Auri was created by humans. Designed to...
A new label for digital nomads is emerging as travelpreneurs, entrepreneurs who can work from anywhere. I recently discovered that many digital nomads are really remote workers who can work from anywhere for a month or two during the year. Then, they go home the rest...
Consumer trend reports will tell you that there is a shift taking place. Younger people are adopting a Yolo (You Only Live Once) and Die with Zero approach. And this is a move away from FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). According to the Forerunner Annual...
The Soft Life is the New Buzz Now, it’s being labeled the soft life, which is actually funny. Why is it that when we say enough to consumerism, materialism and burnout, we call it soft? Why is the most important skill for the future of humanity—communication—also...
Edge Esmeralda springs to life this June in Healdsburg, California. Edge City and Esmeralda Land Company joined forces to infuse this pioneering town with the educational spirit of Chautauqua, the allure of Las Catalinas, and a college campus's vibrant energy. ...
Is Intentional Living Calling Intentional living shapes you, infusing your actions, conversations, and creative endeavors with purpose. It hones your sense of place in the world, ensuring your actions and words are aligned. When you spend your life pretending, hiding...
Awakening to inner strength and conscious action challenges our choices, directly influencing our wellbeing. Many of us feel overwhelmed, caught in a web of challenges and delusions. Yet, this moment presents an incredible opportunity to tap into our strength and...