Scapegoating đ : the bloodline of every culture
Every culture is held together by myths, rituals and symbols. The myth is the story; the symbol is that one element the story can be reduced to; and the ritual is how the myth is performed. There it is the myth of free markets; the symbol of Capitalism and the ritual of scapegoating – all […]
Why our observations are not reliable?
⊠and a framework for improving the way we observe  I was at the Heathrow airport in a queue waiting to board my next flight. In front of me, I saw a Korean couple with a beautiful girl less than a year old. Itâs about 07:30 in the morning. The place looks crowded, but […]
Why myth busting should concern us?
Why myth busting should concern us Myth busting. Why we should be concerned us as an industry and as a society. Myth busting i.e. viewing a myth as a false story, is a political ideology. It is not rooted in science. Myth busting creates divides, and it amplifies our differences. In this article I will explore […]
The lost art of meeting the other
In Fremantle, a few days ago, Pedro and I unknowingly ended up in a festive market. Everything seemed mundane until I spotted a shop selling rainstick and didgeridoos. I saw a lot of interesting stuff in this shop including mandalas, spiritual books, tarot cards, chimes, didgeridoos and more. The shopkeeper showed me around with passion […]
A short story of Faith and Karma
Synchronicity. The outer world will bring a meaningful experience to the inner Self when we learn to walk in awareness. Last night, after five days of intensive workshops and semiotic walks in Canberra, we moved to a different apartment in Canberra. This time we were closer to the city. As I stepped out, I noticed […]
What can we learn from Quakerism?
Returning home after a wonderful time in Edinburgh with my friend Steven Shorrock. Steve offered to write the foreword for my forthcoming book. What touched me the most in his foreword was the comparison Steve saw between Quakerism and my own faith (Hinduism). We met at the Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh to discuss my […]
Why faith matters for managing risk?
Take the first step in faith Do not look at the full staircase. Just take the first step. Martin Luther King Jr. Returning home from the UK Chamber of Shipping Conference where I met some old friends and had a wonderful evening and some stimulating conversations about #safetyculture. As I […]