This book argues that 'mind' is embodied, that much of our thinking is unconscious, and that abstract concepts are largely metaphorical, challenging traditional assumptions about reason and knowledge.
This book claims that metaphors are not just linguistic expressions but fundamental to how we think, act, and understand the world. This challenges the view of language as literal.
Does The Venus Project collaborate with similar projects?
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This article considers what it could look like to integrate various schools of thought such as the circular economy, steady state economy, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, degrowth, and Game B, into one.
What could an Evolution of The Venus Project look like? The question is very difficult to answer, however, one thing is certain: we must synthesize diverse fields into a cohesive, innovative framework.
From our recommended reading list: "The Systems Model of Creativity" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the most accomplished researchers on creativity.
However, long term sustained change is not possible without diffusion of ideas for a broader impact. For that reason, it is important for The Venus Project to facilitate 'extitutional' activities.
This book explores how cognitive biases and heuristics influence our judgments, often leading us to make irrational choices. A fascinating look at human behavior, blending scientific research with practical insights.
TVP historically has promoted a vision for new social, governance, and economic systems operated in new cities built from scratch. The concept of the network state has emerged in recent years as a similar aspiration to substitute the nation state with an alternative prototype in a virtual space.
