A Brief Trip to the Wasteland: Psychedelics and Recidivism
This article speaks about a study done in 2017 on the relationship between psychedelics and criminal behavior in hopes to reduce recidivism rates in prison.
Art, Poverty, and the Children of Gran Rue: An Interview with Love Leonce
Artist, curator, and computer science teacher Love Leonce is co-founder of the Timoun Rezistans Art School, which teaches art and computer science to young children in Haiti. The seventh in this series about creatives using social networking to find non-local audiences is this interview with Love Leonce.
Why Black Friday Matters
During this annual Thursday that I now call Black Friday Eve, my thoughts and feelings turn with joyous exuberance to this day that has come to remind us of what this country is all about and what really brings us together.
Goth Movement Consolidating Power in Europe
Few European cities allow for such a single-sub-culture immersive experience as Gothenberg, Sweden, the second most populous single-subculture city in Europe after Germany’s Emoberg.
The Hip Santa Cruz History Project
Santa Cruz has become a center for new age spirituality, psychedelic research, and socially progressive movements. The Hip Santa Cruz Project is a collection of first-person accounts, videos, and photos of Santa Cruz’s “hip golden years” in the 60s.
Kind is the New Cool
Misogyny, racism, intolerance, bullying, homophobia, disrespect, unkindness — these are becoming the recessive gene now, at least among a significant subculture of young people. Nothing gives me more optimism for the future than this.
Ensconced in Eros, Bathed in Beauty
Allowing Eros in our hearts and bodies probably will not happen in the midst of traumatic or life-threatening situations. However, as soon as possible after the emergency passes, the body and psyche need the comfort and healing salve of Eros.
Restoring Communities
While it’s impractical for us to share every aspect of nature with one another, it’s possible to share the monetary value that we assign to nature. By sharing we can unleash a cultural, technological, ecological, and spiritual renaissance.
Kava Bar Opens in Berkeley, CA
The first kava bar, or nakamal, has opened in the Bay Area! Kava is an ancient beverage from the South Pacific made from the roots of the Kava Kava plant Piper mythesticum. The bar is a beautiful earthy ambiance for an alternative nightlife hangout.
Beyond Sustainability – Understanding It’s More Than Just Another Fad
The term ‘sustainability’ and ‘sustainable development’ has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years with everyone from celebrities desperate for some sort of street credit to desperate politicians jumping on the bandwagon in the hopes that it wil…
