Wellbeing is the Fuel of Creative Resilience
by Joseph Pistrui and Dimo Dimov

For over 1000 years Icelandic farmers have had a symbiotic relationship with eider ducks. They create shelters (‘Skjól’) for the birds to keep out predators. In May and June, the birds arrive to lay their eggs in these man-made sanctuaries, while farmers keep a watchful eye over them. After the eggs hatch and the birds leave to return to fishing, the farmers collect the down lining in the abandoned nests and process it into the most desirable natural materials for bedding. […]

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Embracing a Human-Centric Economy: A Paradigm Shift for a Better Future
by Mark Esposito

In our rapidly evolving world, where technology and automation have become integral parts of our daily lives, it’s essential to pause and reflect on the kind of society we want to create. The traditional economic model, centered on efficiency and profit, has often neglected the fundamental element of humanity. However, there’s a growing movement advocating for a paradigm shift towards a more human-centric economy that prioritizes people’s well-being and fulfillment over pure economic growth. […]

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Creativity encourages resilience
by Dan Pontefract

Back when we were babies, every day was an opportunity for exploration. These journeys seemed endless. At first, we explored our crib. Then, we ventured out and began to navigate the floor. Eventually, we discovered that kitchen drawers were filled with items to examine with our hands and mouths. As we began to walk, more terrains opened up to us: the velvety sand at the beach, the soft grass in the park, and the glistening snow in a field. It was continuous exploration. […]

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Prescience in the Modern World or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Wear a Helmet
by Bradley Andrews

The velvet curtain is drawn aside and you survey the room nervously while entering. The space is small and dim, lit only by soft candles emitting subtle aromas of sage. There is more purple velvet tapered to the wall, this time laced with small golden trim and accented with intricate embroidery. The air is warm, but not stuffy, and something about it seems intentionally messy. In the middle of the room sits a crystal ball. […]

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