Why We Must Study the History of Technology: To understand our humanity, critically assess our world, and act wisely, we must study the history of technology. This journey allows us to see our reflection as a species, judge the profound impact of our creations, and act with intention in shaping the future. See:... Continue Reading →
From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crisis of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change
From Comfortable Christianity to Radical Solidarity: Addressing the Crises of Our Time: When the World Hurts: A Catholic Blueprint for Courage and Change The Cardijn method of See-Judge-Act, with insights from Mortimer Adler and Thomas Merton, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, offers a distinct lens through which to address humanity’s most pressing and interconnected challenges—including... Continue Reading →
Thank You for Caring By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction With the start of the new year, I will reiterate my annual sentiment: I am grateful for the numerous wonderful people in my life who share a profound concern for the health of the earth and one another. I have met and interacted with so many incredible people who devote time to improving... Continue Reading →
From Factory Floors to Artificial Intelligence: Leading with Catholic Social Wisdom of Joseph Cardijn
First, I wrote this with “baby boomers” in mind. I want to honor the extraordinary journey we’ve all witnessed. We’ve seen the world transform from typewriters to tablets, from rotary phones to smartphones, from factory assembly lines to robots that can write poetry. But here’s what hasn’t changed: the fundamental questions about human dignity, work, community, and... Continue Reading →
Is AI Replacing Your Guardian Angel?
Hear the voice, read Merton's words, and we will understand Thomas Merton's critique of our rapidly evolving technological world, particularly Artificial Intelligence, is not just a historical reflection for us but something we must ponder and take seriously. Even though Merton wrote in the mid-century, his profound critique of technological civilization is as relevant and... Continue Reading →
JOC – Praxis – A video. Yeah, they are all connected!
https://youtu.be/I9uuJku5hfs The work of our JOC efforts is commonly called "Praxis." Praxis is the act of implementing, applying, or bringing theory, knowledge, or skills into real-world use. It appears in fields like philosophy, education, health care, and social work. Unlike "theory" (which is abstract understanding) and "practice" (which can be simply performing tasks), Praxis specifically refers to informed, deliberate action based... Continue Reading →
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