Bait and Switch
I am always struck by how often advertisements use wonderful, qualiadelic ideas to sell their products. One commercial that readily comes to mind was probably called “pay it forward.” Basically, one person helps another, then that person helps another, and so on throughout the morning. It is just a series ofContinue Reading
Migrating Out of The Box
I often discuss rituals in relation to animals, particularly when their landscapes change due to crises like invasive species, fires, or climate alterations. In such situations, animals must find new qualia in order to adapt to their altered environments. I also talk about conscious ritualing, which humans engage in, toContinue Reading
Notice Qualia
When our usual landmarks and pathways fail us, we have to find another way to get what we need. We have to look around, notice something new, some new qualia. The problem is that the landmarks we are used to noticing can make other parts of the landscape invisible. AnimalsContinue Reading