The Mindful Revolution is not a lifestyle book describing the latest wellness trend, but it’s my attempt to formulate a thesis of how human beings must change in order to preserve planet earth as a liveable habitat. I think, we as a species have to change significantly — or we face extinction, sooner than we might imagine:
TL;DR — Why We Need a Mindful (or Wisdom) Revolution Artificial intelligence is not merely a powerful tool. More deeply, it is language itself breaking free from human dependence—the first non-human entity that can generate, spread, and act
Longevity Is Shaped by Lifestyle, Not Genetics Alone Longevity depends far more on how we live than on the genetic hand we were dealt. Genes set a baseline, yet the decisive factors remain our daily choices: how
I have just finished Carissa Véliz’s new book Prophecy, and I cannot stop thinking about it. The philosopher from Oxford has written a witty, surprising, and urgently necessary account of how generative AI works — not as a truth
The Modern Delphi The ancient Greeks traveled to the Oracle of Delphi seeking wisdom and guidance. Today, as philosopher Carissa Véliz puts it, we have a new Oracle — the Oracle of AI. It offers predictions and
In 1784, Immanuel Kant answered Pastor Johann Friedrich Zöllner’s question with the definition of “What is Enlightenment?” that remains valid to this day. Moses Mendelssohn’s response also helps us understand. It seems as though this question
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a breathtaking pace, unlike anything humanity has witnessed before. What makes this development especially remarkable is its self-reinforcing character: we are now using AI to design, optimize, and accelerate the creation of
AI agents — intelligent systems that can think, learn, and act autonomously — are becoming a significant part of our daily lives. They’re built on powerful language models and often integrate with the Model Context Protocol (MCP),
Have you ever wondered if you could “talk” to your liver, heart, or even your skin? It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but emerging research in developmental biology suggests that our bodies are
In a world brimming with connections — both real and virtual — trust remains the invisible glue holding societies together. From ancient tribes to modern digital networks, humans have always navigated the delicate balance of whom to
In an era where scrolling through social media feeds has become as habitual as breathing, attention has emerged as the ultimate commodity. Coined by economist Herbert Simon in the 1970s, the “attention economy” describes a world where
In a recent post on vali.now titled “Assess the Veracity of Photos”, Rebecca Johnson delves into the challenges faced by even seasoned journalists, like those at The New York Times, when verifying images amid a flood of synthetic
Revisiting “Connecting the Dots” Years ago, I wrote about my personal approach to life and work: connecting the dots. Instead of rigid New Year’s resolutions or elaborate strategies, I chose to stay open, mindful, and engaged with my surroundings.