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Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by: K. J. Kingsley

Fragmented Words, Fragmented World

In this post, I build on the physicist David Bohm’s idea that language leads us to impose “fragmentation” upon the world, and explore how this can be seen in everyday life.

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Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by: K. J. Kingsley

Saying, and Seeing

In this excerpt from my book, we discuss how language affects our relationship with the world, and potentially leads to fragmentation and dissonance in our lives…

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Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 by: K. J. Kingsley

#5: Language; A Spoken World

Language envelopes our waking world – how does this shape our perspective upon it? Is complex, verbal thought at odds with being present, and living ‘mindfully’? How can we best navigate the necessities of a life in language?

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Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by: K. J. Kingsley

The Power of Identity

Why is identity important? What lessons can we learn from this topic’s discussions? As the destination draws to a close, I offer a short reflection on the power behind identity.

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Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

Gender Identity, Lyrically

A lyrical look at the complex topic of gender identity, through the music of Bertram Holt (That Geezabird).

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Posted on December 7, 2020December 9, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

What are we, anyway?

My personal response to this question, covering the tension between our ideas about ourselves versus our experience of it, and accompanied by music composed specifically in response to the topic of Identity.

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Posted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

You Are A Word.

Could our reliance upon defining identity for communication prevent us from connecting with a more holistic, unified experience of existence, and be the source of much of our existential angst?

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Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

The Self. What Self?

A short Q&A with a Buddhist friend presenting a discussion of Eastern responses to questions of ‘the Self’, and how it affects our everyday experiences.

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Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

Guest Post: AI & Your Future

A short guest piece from an AI expert, giving his inside-perspective on the how AI impacts our lives.

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Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 by: K. J. Kingsley

#4: Identity & The “Self”

The tension between the way we feel with the way others perceive us is one of the most fundamental conflicts that every individual experiences. What are we really? What is “the Self”? Are our gender identities important? Are our identities helpful or harmful?

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