In the first of a series of discussions,
offers his thoughts on the role of humanity in the biosphere. What new ways are there for appreciating our place on/as the planet and in/as the cosmos? Here we focus primarily on the role of the individual in biospheric processes. How do religion-like activities and sensibilities serve ecological viability and flourishing? How can this vision unite various approaches to value and knowledge in the 21st century?In 2025, I’ve started a paid subscription option to help pay for my research work. I’ll be posting my Evolution of Meaning work there and other special writings. A paid subscription helps offset costs for the work I’m doing and will be the main way to follow my efforts going forward.