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Newsletter Nr. 1.295
Amsterdam, January 20, 2025

THE LEGACY OF JEAN GEBSER - A Pioneer of Integral Consciousness - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Jean Gebser (1905-1973), a German-Swiss philosopher, poet, and cultural historian, left a profound legacy in the study of consciousness and cultural evolution. His magnum opus, The Ever-Present Origin (Ursprung und Gegenwart), offers a visionary framework for understanding the unfolding of human consciousness throughout history. In this essay, we will explore Gebser's central ideas, their implications for contemporary thought, and his enduring influence on fields such as philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and cultural studies.

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THE TOWER OF BABEL - Freedom of speech vs the right to lie - Ray Harris

The purpose of open inquiry has always been to attempt to establish the truth of things. It was never intended as an excuse to conceal the truth.
I can think of no better example of this than the use of freedom of speech by religious conservatives to allow them to lie. This excuse has reached a peak in the USA with Christian Nationalists campaigning to protect their right to condemn and restrict the beliefs of others whilst continuing to perpetuate beliefs that have long been debunked (such as young earth creationism).

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