On Being Human (According to A.I.)
A compendium of responses from an AI chatbot in response to my questions about humanity and technology. The chatbot uses ‘us’ and ‘we’ when talking… Read More »On Being Human (According to A.I.)
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Mind is a good servant and a bad master: Some questions for a Zen monk about working with anger
Kwan Haeng Sunim is an American monk ordained in the Korean Zen tradition. He first went to Korea in 1997 and took full monk precepts… Read More »Mind is a good servant and a bad master: Some questions for a Zen monk about working with anger
Therapy Coming Out of the Woodwork
Though many people enjoy woodworking, it’s not often thought of as a therapeutic modality. In my experience, however, it offers a range of benefits and… Read More »Therapy Coming Out of the Woodwork
Making Sandwiches Is Like Meditation: An Interview with Jeff Parker
Jeff Parker is a cofounder of Amarillo Brown Bag Runs, an organization that feeds people for free in Amarillo, Texas. How did you get involved… Read More »Making Sandwiches Is Like Meditation: An Interview with Jeff Parker
Creative Process, Anxiety, and Some Tips for Dealing with Distress
I heard a recent radio interview with the actress Emma Stone in which she described her lifelong struggles with anxiety. She explained that anxiety is… Read More »Creative Process, Anxiety, and Some Tips for Dealing with Distress