Dr. Peter Corning

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A Dream About the Human Condition And the Future of Life on Earth

I call it the “Life Tree” – a living combined effect. It came to me in a dream.  I saw a vast circle of small lights – like flickering candles, or maybe tiny Christmas lights.


UNITE OR DIE: A Rigged Game

Democratic global governance under the “rule of law” is an essential framework for coping with our coming survival crisis, but there is one more thing – the values and outcomes in our global economy.


United or Die: The Fair Society Model

Welcome to Chapter Three in Dr. Peter Corning's Linked Essay Series Unite or Die. In Chapter Three, Dr. Corning examines our collective survival enterprise that are discussed in his 2011 book, The Fair Society: The Science of Human Nature and the Pursuit of Social Justice.


JUNE MAGAZINE: COURAGEOUS WORK

June is our work issue. During these contentious times, we are looking at different forms of courage. Some jobs, like First Responders, require greater courage than other forms of work. Another important job that requires infinite courage and a meticulous work ethic are our election workers who serve on the front lines of our democracy. One of our writers, Robin Lindley, sent us Ken Burns’ Commencement Address at Brandeis University, which embodies the essence of courage. Ask yourself an important question: How big a role does courage play in your life?


UNITE OR DIE: The Worst Form of Government

Welcome to Chapter Two in Dr. Peter Corning's Linked Essay Series Unite or Die. In Chapter Two, Dr. Corning examines Winston Churchill and Plato within the context of current American politics.