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🦖 We’ve just published a new resource “Don’t be a Dinosaur; or, the Benefits of Open Culture”. Check out our blog post to find out more: https://loom.ly/0NKUVjY

https://lnkd.in/gpegE_by The beauty of mountains and rivers has inspired countless artists, writers, and adventurers. These landscapes evoke feelings of peace, wonder, and reflection. Whether it's the solitude found on a mountain peak or the meditative quality of a river's flow, these natural wonders offer a respite from the chaos of modern life. In conclusion, the landscapes formed by mountains and rivers are among nature's most spectacular creations. They embody the power and beauty of the natural world, reminding us of the planet's incredible diversity and the need to preserve these awe-inspiring environments for future generations.

The Orca exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science was a master class in #museum studies, #anthropology and #servicedesign. It was so cool, so informative and just fucking well done. Going with my 6-yr old daughter was a blast. It started with a short exhibit contextualizing Orcas through the lens of the northwestern #indigenous peoples to set the tone. Then came a room with just orcas and projections of underwater environments and prey through the eyes of the orca. You are the whale. Then, and only then, was the sciency room. Orca subspecies, factoids, geographic ranges, echolocation explanations and skeletons. Lovely. It was great to save the science and see it counterposed to other ways of understanding orcas. After that, they put on a deep dive into indigenous art and artists followed by orcas in pop culture, like Free Willy. Last was the take-home of humans' current relationship to the oceans in the #anthropocene, and it was a gut punch; the first time my 6-year old daughter seemed to really understand plastic waste and chemical pollution and wanted to "clean it all up." The progression was perfect, every piece was on point and it was just so evident that it had been designed with purpose by a very competent team. Thank you DMNS. This is why we so need #design, #socialscience, #humanities and #STEM all together. https://lnkd.in/g7b8M8mT

🌍 Honoring Exploration & Resilience: The Legacy of Columbus Day 🚢 Today, we remember the journey of Christopher Columbus, who set sail in 1492 and changed the course of history by reaching the Americas. But beyond just remembering Columbus, it’s a moment to reflect on the spirit of exploration, the courage to venture into the unknown, and the lasting impact on our world. 🌎✨ 💡 Did You Know? While Columbus is often credited with “discovering” the Americas, many indigenous cultures flourished here for thousands of years. Today, we also celebrate these rich and diverse cultures, recognizing their contributions and resilience through history. 🙌🏽 🎯 Let’s Expand the Dialogue: This day can be an opportunity to embrace a broader narrative. It’s a time to learn about indigenous communities' stories, recognize history's complexities, and celebrate the spirit of human discovery. 🚀 Exploration Continues Today—Whether charting new paths in space, technology, or personal growth, the spirit of exploration lives on in all of us. Let’s honor that spirit by pushing boundaries, asking questions, and seeking new horizons. 🔍 What’s one discovery or journey that has inspired you? Share in the comments below! #ColumbusDay #Exploration #IndigenousHistory #CulturalAwareness #NeverStopExploring #LearnAndGrow #HistoryMatters #FederalHoliday #MercadoGutierrez HumbertoRodriguezGutierrez

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.

🌿 In my latest article, I dive into the invisible threads connecting us to plants, trees, and each other—drawing on insights from Emanuele Coccia's La Vie Sensible and Peter Wohlleben's The Hidden Life of Trees. Let’s explore this shared web of life. 🌱✨ #MadamePlanta

CULTURE SCAN | Early 2024 we were asked by Carlijn Compen to do a culture scan at Canon Production Printing (formerly known as Océ). To be more precise, at her Software Development Department, with teams in Venlo (Netherlands) and Timisoara (Romania). And so we did. With pleasure. A culture scan is about making a social map of the organization, or in other words a culture photo. That can be confronting. It’s like looking in the mirror. You don’t always like what you see. But we strongly believe corporate culture helps (or hinders) achieving strategic business results. So understanding it is of great value. And looking in the mirror a necessity. Do you want to understand how such a culture scan works? Read this post of Walter Faaij, where he explains more about it: https://lnkd.in/ebcPpwYw Thank you Carlijn Compen for inviting us to your tribe!

🌟 Prepare to witness the shattering of the limits of your known powers of perception! Join me behind the scenes as we delve into the world of Controlled Remote Viewing in my latest YouTube video. Together, we'll uncover the hidden secrets of the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion, located in the Bay of Abukir, Egypt. Step directly into the action and observe through the potential and power of the human mind what was unfolding there. For some time now, I've been considering recording my Controlled Remote Viewing sessions on a whiteboard. Well, that time has arrived, and I'm excited to share the data and experiences I've collected with all of you. Interest in Remote Viewing is on the rise, especially during these times of turbulent global and internal change. 🚀 But before we embark on this journey, let me give you some background information: Thonis-Heracleion, a city lost between legend and reality, served as the obligatory port of entry for all ships from the Greek world to Egypt before the founding of Alexandria in 331 BC. The city had religious significance due to the Temple of Amun and was founded around the 8th century BC. Finally, it sank into the depths of the Mediterranean in the 8th century AD. In 2000, the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), led by Franck Goddio, discovered Thonis-Heracleion 6.5 kilometers off the present-day coast. Through painstaking excavations, they uncovered the city's magnificent temples, harbors, and the daily life of its inhabitants, solving the historical mystery that Heracleion and Thonis were one and the same city with two names. 🔍 Now let's move on to the remote viewing session. I'll be showing the entire session here, refraining from presenting only suitable data in order to maintain the greatest possible authenticity. My goal is to get you excited about the CRV process and to enable joint improvement. 🌟 Join me on this journey into the unknown, armed with nothing but intuition and a little bit of structure. Let's experience the magic together! https://lnkd.in/e8hDiMzp #remoteviewing #intuition #explore #psi #humanpotential

A riveting chat with Phnam Bagley, a renowned space architect, TED speaker, Partner at Nonfiction at San Francisco Design Week! Our key takeaway is to work towards a multidisciplinary strategy roadmap to space exploration and building new worlds. As we chart the course for Martian settlement, it's clear that success hinges on collaboration across disciplines and it is crucial to not just have a technological roadmap, but an integrated multidisciplinary roadmap. Policy, social welfare, culture, anthropology—each lends invaluable insights to our quest for a sustainable future beyond our home planet. Hosted by Cosmic Sandbox as part of #sfdesignweek, our discussion unveiled the myriad challenges awaiting us in exploring the intricacies of Mars exploration and sustainable habitat creation on the red planet! 🌌 The conversation shed light on the multifaceted hurdles of designing habitats fit for humanity in Mars. Space architects face a daunting task, balancing survival necessities like pressure, radiation, and air composition with psychological well-being and sustainability. In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) emerged as a cornerstone concept, poised to play a pivotal role in sustaining human presence on Mars. She shared a phased approach to missions, transitioning from Earth-dependent to self-sufficient reliance, which can bring long-term viability. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the psychological and cultural aspects of Martian settlements. Considerations include adjusting to a different circadian rhythm, creating culture and traditions suitable for Martian life, and the potential impacts on human psychology and social structures. The speaker emphasizes the need for diversity in the population sent to Mars and the importance of inclusive decision-making processes. Reflecting on the transformative power of space exploration, our speaker closed with a note, "I cannot wait not only to go to Mars as a humanity but also to bring back all kinds of wisdoms." 🌠 Event hosts: Namishka Mendonca (a.k.a Captain Nemo) and Sindhu P. YouTube Link to the coffee chat: https://lnkd.in/gmcapBdr #MarsExploration #SpaceArchitecture #SustainableHabitats #SanFranciscoDesignWeek #space #spaceexploration #spacehabitats #spaceeconomy #mars #martian #marshabitat #habitat #habitatdesign #design #strategy #multidisciplinary

My BIGGEST museum ick… Taxidermy. I TOTALLY understand that these specimens can provide valuable scientific insights. But: Walk through any UK museum, and you’ll find countless taxidermy collections, many with duplicates of the same species. = Do we need this many? The way most animals have gotten into collections is unethical; it is one of the main reasons you will only find Dodos in museums. = Is this something to be silent about? Why do we feel the need to hunt, stuff, and display animals like trophies? It feels like we’re desecrating a corpse rather than preserving life. = Couldn’t we just let some of them rest in peace? I chose to study geology to avoid touching dead things—rocks are more my thing. They’re like nature’s art, sculpted over millennia by Mother Earth herself. But geology fits under natural science collections sooo...here I am… working with taxidermy in my museum career. 🦌 Next week I’ll be sharing some practical tips on how to handle taxidermy if you’re a neurodivergent like me, and find that you’re not exactly friends with taxidermy. While museum life means you can’t always be picky; there are ways to make it more bearable and get your voice heard. Who else feels this way? #MuseumLife #Taxidermy #NaturalScience (Image taken by Livi Adu in the Hancock Museum in Newscastle)