Arthur Miller and the Tragedy of the American Dream

Arthur Miller and the Tragedy of the American Dream

In response to a letter from a college student Arthur Miller wrote about Death of a Salesman and his take on tragedy in general. I see man’s happiness frustrated until the time arrives when he is judged, given social honor and respect, not by what he has accumulated...
If Facts Don’t Change Minds, What Does?

If Facts Don’t Change Minds, What Does?

It is now undeniable. Global issues like climate change and environment degradation are heading us toward extinction. It is widely recognized that these issues are human caused. If things are to improve there will need to be a widespread change in how we humans...
Uncertainty, Interdependence, and Hope

Uncertainty, Interdependence, and Hope

Uncertainty, Interdependence, and Hope   Most of us live in a model of the world where things happen for a reason. Events have identifiable causes. The assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand led to World War I. A large meteor crashing into the earth caused the...
Alienation: A Denial of Natural Interconnectedness

Alienation: A Denial of Natural Interconnectedness

What’s the problem? Much has been written about the fact that we are facing a desperate situation. Climate Change is upon us and we are faced with the urgent task of trying to understand the nature of the problem and what to do about it. At the same time we are...