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“Many problems that challenge us today can be traced back to a profound tension between what is good and desirable for society as a whole and what is good and desirable for an individual. That conflict can be found in global problems such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, poverty, hunger, and overpopulation.”

Book:SuperCooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed

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SuperCooperators: Altruism, Evolution, and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed

This book delves into the concept of altruism in the context of evolutionary biology and human society, discussing the importance of cooperation and mutual support in the success of individuals and groups. more

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Martin Nowak

Martin Nowak, born in 1965 in Austria, is a renowned evolutionary biologist. He is known for his research in evolutionary dynamics, network biology, and mathematical biology. Professor Nowak has made significant contributions to the understanding of viral evolution, species diversity, and social network analysis. more

“We are beginning to see the entire universe as a holographically interlinked network of energy and information, organically whole and self referential at all scales of its existence. We, and all things in the universe, are non-locally connected with each other and with all other things in ways that are unfettered by the hitherto known limitations of space and time.”

Way Self Whole Humanity Universe Energy Space Existence Known Information All Things Connected Scales Limitation Time And Space

Book:Cosmos: A Co-Creator's Guide to the Whole-World

Source: Cosmos: A Co-Creator's Guide to the Whole-World

“The idea of the universe as an interconnected whole is not new; for millennia it's been one of the core assumptions of Eastern philosophies. What is new is that Western science is slowly beginning to realize that some elements of that ancient lore might be correct.”

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Book:Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in a Quantum Reality

Source: Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in a Quantum Reality

“We are (most of us) embedded in an exceedingly complex network of social relationships, many of which are vital to our well-being. Every day we confront issues relating to the needs and wants of others and must continually make accommodations. And in addressing these conflicting interests, the operative norm is - or should be - fairness, a balancing of the interests and needs of other parties, other 'stakeholders.'”