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Companions and Partners in a More-than-human World

Companions and Partners in a More-than-human World: A Counterpoint: Navigating Knowledge Research Colloquium on 30 March 2026 In the forested landscapes of Tripura, a small region in Northeast India, the hornbill occupies a significant position. Since 2020, the state government sponsors a two-day Hornbill festival (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/tripura-to-host-hornbill-like-festival-from-february-8/articleshow/73868097.cms.) The festival, which has Read more

By Kocku, 2 weeksMarch 23, 2026 ago

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The Truth Requires a Little Shame and Guilt

The Truth Requires a Little Shame and Guilt By Susanne Karr What kind of person do I want to be? This question serves as a compass for personal growth, guiding the ever-unfolding journey of self-discovery and transformation. When attention is given to what truly matters, the values that shape one’s Read more

By Kocku, 1 yearFebruary 11, 2025 ago

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The Weight of Evidence

The Weight of Evidence By Teya Brooks Pribac The late neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp would remind people that science doesn’t give us proofs and certainties but only the weight of evidence. The weight of evidence in his field of inquiry suggested that other-than-human animals are conscious beings, and that this consciousness Read more

By Kocku, 5 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago

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The Flint Knapper Who Cried “Snake”

The Flint Knapper Who Cried “Snake” By Sarah Pike During the Closing Circle of Rabbitstick Primitive Skills Gathering, a flint knapper (who shapes rocks by hand to make stone tools) asked the participants, “How do you react if someone in a crowd yells snake?” “Food!” said one. “Hide!” answered another, Read more

By Kocku, 8 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago