Category: Philosophy
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Spirit Tree: A Story of Isolation, Resilience, and the Hidden Strength Within
Discover the deeper meaning behind *Spirit Tree*, a poetic science fiction novella exploring disability, neurodiversity, resilience, and belonging through the journey of a solitary tree. Learn how isolation, adaptation, and consciousness become powerful allegories for human difference, revealing that our greatest struggles can become our greatest gifts.
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Fractured Worlds: What Science Fiction Can Teach Us About Our Deepest Divisions
Discover the philosophy behind Fractured World, where the conflict between the Holdfasts and the Weave mirrors today’s debates over technology, ecology, and Indigenous knowledge. Explore Arthur Koestler’s holon, Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, systems thinking, and practical ways to bridge ideological divides. Learn why humanity’s greatest challenges may require integrating complementary perspectives rather than choosing between…
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Preview: The Spiritual Engineers
The Spiritual Engineers is a sweeping science-fiction epic about the evolution of consciousness, ethics, and responsibility on a cosmic scale
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Shadow & Gold: The Way of Kings
The Way of Kings is an allegorical tale of a ruler torn between light and shadow, mirroring humanity’s struggle with power, pride, and purpose.
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Thalassara: the Underwater City and the Stairway to Heaven
Above a broken world, one last city floats — a fragile dream of peace. But to save it, she must descend into the ruins… and confront the truth no one dares to remember.
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Mermaid Planet: Lirael’s Last Song
Humanity’s quest for a new home leads them to Tethys, an ocean world inhabited by mystical mermaids whose songs hold the secrets of harmony with nature
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Do Plants Have Souls?
We perceive the world through five senses– sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. That is our universe. But maybe it’s more than that. Snakes see heat, dogs smell fear, elephants hear clouds and manatees feel tides. Since perceptions create our world, perhaps there’s another universe we don’t see because we can’t. Enter the world of…
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Launch of Songs of Thalassa
It’s finally here! After blogging for seven years about marine biology, surfing, and science I have pulled it all together in my new book, Songs of Thalassa. The book is based on extensive scientific research, including astronomy, marine biology, surfing, and ocean science, all set in the reaches of deep space. The plot follows the…
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Toffler on Science Fiction
“Science fiction…has immense value as a mind-stretching force for the creation of the habit of anticipation. Our children should be studying Arthur C. Clarke, William Tenn, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury and Robert Sheckley, not because these writers can tell them about rocket ships and time machines but, more important, because they can lead young minds…
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Dr. Abalone’s Address to the Western Society of Naturalists
Whilst you all have been frolicking along the shores and diving in the sea, as is your way, I, Dr. Abalone, have been scouring the TVsphere for the perfect message for the youngsters of my favorite society, the Western Society of Naturalists. After extensive research I unleash upon you a slew of films so gripping,…
