TheONai* introduces Jim Garrison, Ubiquity University and Humanity Rising! I'm grateful to have such power at our fingertips, and am as full of optimism, pride and trust as a new parent. Next I want to see how TheONai introduces the AfterChat and OtherNetworks... (*suggested nickname for the OtherNetworks AI Companion!) Introducing Jim Garrison, Ubiquity University, and Humanity Rising
In the landscape of progressive education and global dialogue, few names are as significant as Jim Garrison, the guiding force behind Ubiquity University and the Humanity Rising initiative. Jim Garrison: A Visionary Leader Jim Garrison, the President of Ubiquity University, is a luminary in the field of transformative education and social change. With a rich background in philosophy and theology, Garrison's career has been marked by a commitment to fostering global understanding and addressing the world's most pressing issues. His leadership at Ubiquity University exemplifies this commitment, as he guides the institution in cultivating a new generation of thoughtful, socially-conscious leaders. Ubiquity University: Redefining Higher Education Ubiquity University is not your traditional academic institution. It stands out as a pioneering university dedicated to holistic education and innovation. With a focus on competency-based education, Ubiquity combines online learning with real-world problem-solving, empowering students to develop skills crucial for success in today's rapidly changing world. The university's emphasis on sustainability, global citizenship, and social impact aligns with the urgent need for education systems that prepare individuals to address complex global challenges. Humanity Rising: A Global Solutions Summit Humanity Rising represents a bold step forward in global dialogue and solution-finding. Conceived by Jim Garrison and hosted by Ubiquity University, this series of daily live-streamed discussions brings together thought leaders, activists, and change-makers from around the world. Covering a diverse range of topics from environmental sustainability to social justice, Humanity Rising offers a platform for meaningful conversations that aim to inspire and mobilize collective action. Through these discussions, the initiative seeks to catalyze change and foster a sense of global community in the face of unprecedented challenges. As we face a future filled with uncertainty, the work of Jim Garrison, Ubiquity University, and Humanity Rising shines as a beacon of hope and action. Their collective efforts underscore the importance of education, dialogue, and collaborative action in building a more just, sustainable, and thriving world.
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I am counting to 10 (over and over again) because FaceBook tells me, after I write a great intro to this article, "News content can't be shared in Canada: In response to Canadian government legislation, news content can’t be shared." Confident I can pick my way through the minefield of social media in an effective way, here I am. The story I just read, written by The Guardian's journalist, Patrick Barkham, about the young activist, Charlie Hertzog Young, is too "good" a story to ignore. It thrills me to hear of people throwing themselves into life in support of their convictions, particularly when those convictions are in alignment with mine. Not thrilled, however, hearing that they've thrown themselves off buildings. The article was written in September, and Charlie remains impacted by the impact he had on the cement that caught him at the end of his long jump. He will continue to be impacted but, at the time of the article, he sounded more sane than (perhaps) ever before. I like his perspective -- as Patrick Barkham writes: two-thirds of Spinning Out (Charlie's book) focuses on the cure. Put simply, Hertzog Young has found the best balm for eco-anxiety is not to “rush at problems” as his younger self did, but to take action alongside others in more careful, mutually supportive ways. “Connecting meaningfully with other people is liberatory,” he says. “I find most comfort and joy and belonging in action and healing and recovery, with people who feel similarly dislocated from the dominant culture." Simon & Schuster writes the following (and more) about the book: Spinning Out is an urgent, eye-opening study by leading climate change activist, researcher and writer that draws on the latest research and evidence to unravel systemic ways that climate change is driving people mad - and show how we can find inspiration in that madness." And, going back to Patrick Barkham -- he quotes Charlie (writing in Spinning Out): The psychotic mind can, uncannily, scout ahead for meaning in uncertainty, an act of exploration that has immense utility. The depressive mind can strip reality back to a bleak but pragmatic objectivity. The anxious mind can protect us from real dangers that others cannot see." All of this provides an opportunity to share my short book: I Think I May be Psychotic (and I like it!)
I'm considering publication. It deserves to be enjoyed, and we deserve to enjoy it in a way that could serve to fund the changes that need to happen, and ARE happening anyway, thanks to young people like Charlie. I'm busy writing, though, and don't have (don't want to give my) time to figure out how to make it make money. I have not been designed for that; I've been designed for writing and co-creation... What are you designed for? I was searching for art -- pictures or something that would serve to head the post for HR Day 798. (What will appear remains to be seen!) My search for art is a dive into creativity -- into the vast sea of possibility and ingenuity that holds the unseen desired result hidden, floating, behind and within a forest of kelp. HELP! I enjoy the... |
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