Historians call moments like ours a phase change—a term from physics that describes when water doesn't just get hotter but becomes something else entirely: steam, ice, a new state. We are living through a societal phase change right now—a fundamental reshaping of how we work, relate, make decisions, raise children, find community, and understand ourselves. This shift is driven... Continue Reading →
Are you witnessing exciting progress in green technologies? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Earth Day celebrations began in 1970 on April 22nd in the United States. At that time, the country had few regulatory protections addressing polluting industries, sewage emissions, toxic dumps, chemical pollutants, wildlife/species loss, and much more. The first decade of work by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970, was marked by... Continue Reading →
It’s the Economy — And It’s Personal: Cathonomics makes Disciples
How one big idea is changing the way Catholics think about money, markets, and everyday life Let's be honest. When most of us hear the word "economics," our eyes glaze over. Graphs, interest rates, GDP — it can feel like a conversation happening somewhere far above our heads, in boardrooms and government offices that have... Continue Reading →
Why are Catholic social teachings and the encyclicals important as they relate to artificial intelligence and emerging technology?
Q: Why are Catholic social teachings and the encyclicals important as they relate to artificial intelligence and emerging technology? A: They provide a moral framework and ethical guidelines to address the greater good. Documents such as encyclicals, Vatican II documents, and writings of theologians emphasize the importance of responsible AI use, guiding policymakers, companies, and... Continue Reading →
Are we finally waking up to AI’s ethical demands?
The questions are no longer theoretical. They live in our workplaces, our feeds, our sense of who we are. What we need are Policies~Measurements~Behaviors (PMBs) We are no longer speculating about artificial intelligence — we are living its consequences. What once felt like a distant concern is now part of daily life: algorithms shape what... Continue Reading →
Think Twice about those Pesticides. By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
In many neighborhoods, a springtime ritual involves adding pesticides to lawns that kill or prevent the growth of unwanted plants, or weeds. An estimated 80-90 million pounds are applied to lawns in the United States each year. The product Roundup is a very common chemical herbicide. Its original formulation contained the active ingredient glyphosate, which... Continue Reading →
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