Jonathan Rowson, director of the Social Brain Centre at the Royal Society of Arts, highlights the problematic

Jonathan Rowson, director of the Social Brain Centre at the Royal Society of Arts, highlights the problematic nature of the word 'spiritual.' It means too much to some and too little to others, leading to diverse interpretations—from psychological depth to philosophical confusion, or a critique of materialism to capitalist exploitation.

Following a two-year RSA inquiry, Dr. Rowson proposes a framework for a post-religious spirituality. This initiative seeks to make the spiritual less nebulous while maintaining its inclusive ambiguity.

The new framework redefines four existential touchstones: Love (from romance to rootedness), Death (from denial to confrontation), Self (from esteem to transcendence), and Soul (from substance to perspective).

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp

This short film explores hemp, often called a miracle plant. Discover how this remarkable land plant could significantly benefit humanity and the planet.

It also investigates why most hemp used in U.S. products is imported, not domestically grown.

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Streamed live on January 9, 2015, this forum on "Healthcare & Homelessness" discussed City Club's new report and critical community issues.

The event explored how to maximize health

Streamed live on January 9, 2015, this forum on "Healthcare & Homelessness" discussed City Club's new report and critical community issues.

The event explored how to maximize health benefits for Multnomah County's homeless population through healthcare reform and Oregon Health Plan expansion. Homelessness is a complex public health challenge where the struggle for stability often overshadows health needs, exposing deep fault lines in our current healthcare system.

Panelists included Crista Gardner, David Labby, Leo Rhodes, and Rachel Solotaroff.

Dr. Jack Ahern addressed the UMass Sustainable Living class.

His presentation focused on utilizing systems

Dr. Jack Ahern addressed the UMass Sustainable Living class.

His presentation focused on utilizing systems tools to integrate resilience into urban planning for sustainability.

Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric delivered "How to start an empathy revolution" at TEDxAthens 2013. Based on his book *Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution*, his talk emphasizes that empathy can be

Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric delivered "How to start an empathy revolution" at TEDxAthens 2013. Based on his book *Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution*, his talk emphasizes that empathy can be taught and used to drive social change.

Krznaric urges us to cultivate tolerance by understanding others, challenging stereotypes, and fostering curiosity about strangers. He references successful programs like Roots of Empathy and the Human Library.

A founding faculty member of The School of Life and founder of the Empathy Library, Krznaric advises organizations including Oxfam and the UN. He is recognized as a leading lifestyle philosopher, promoting empathy and conversation for societal transformation.

Dr. Steven Chu, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor at Stanford University, discusses climate change, new pathways to renewable energy, and the challenges the country faces.

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