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October 9, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: How Indigenous Wisdom, Eastern Philosophy, and Neurodiversity Are Reshaping Our Understanding of Gaia

By Jorn Bettin The core ideas embedded within ancient Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions are increasingly seen as deeply reflective of the commonalities found across human-scale indigenous cultures throughout history. At the heart of this philosophical convergence is a compassionate framework of love defined as vulnerable, mutual knowing—one that is fully compatible with a panpsychic…

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October 9, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Reimagining Life, Relational Philosophy, and Ecologies of Care

By Jorn Bettin Core ideas within Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions are deeply reflective of the commonalities found across many human-scale indigenous cultures. A compassionate framework of love as vulnerable mutual knowing is profoundly compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. Everyone wants their experience to be taken seriously. We are embodied spirits, compelled to make…

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October 8, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Reimagining Human Scale, Relational Ecology, and Cultural Metamorphosis

The core ideas embedded within ancient spiritual traditions such as Buddhism and Daoism offer a profound reflection of the commonalities shared across human-scale indigenous cultures worldwide. In a modern era dominated by industrial metrics and hyper-capitalist abstractions, scholars and neurodiversity advocates are increasingly pointing toward a compassionate framework of love—defined as vulnerable, mutual knowing—that is…

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October 8, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: How Indigenous Wisdom, Eastern Philosophy, and Neurodiversity Are Reshaping Our Understanding of Gaia

Core ideas within Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions reflect the deep commonalities found across human-scale indigenous cultures worldwide. A compassionate framework of love, understood as vulnerable mutual knowing, is inherently compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. Everyone ultimately wants their lived experience to be taken seriously. As embodied spirits, humans are compelled to make sense…

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October 8, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Reimagining Human Scale, Relational Ecology, and Cultural Metamorphosis

The core ideas within Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions are deeply reflective of the commonalities found across many human-scale indigenous cultures. A compassionate frame of love as vulnerable mutual knowing is entirely compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. Everyone wants their experience to be taken seriously. We are embodied spirits, compelled to make sense of…

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October 6, 2026· Neurodiversity

Rebuilding Ecologies of Care: Beyond Social Hierarchies, Internalized Ableism, and the Homo Economicus Myth

Underneath the surface of internalized ableism, a profound truth often remains obscured by modern societal expectations: no one truly wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, human beings naturally prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, and everyone shares an innate desire to love, care for, and help one…

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October 4, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Rebuilding Trust, Intersectional Solidarity, and Human-Scale Ecologies of Care

Underneath the surface of internalized ableism, a fundamental truth about human nature often goes unrecognized: no one truly wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people naturally prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while sharing an innate desire to love, care for, and help one another. This relational…

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September 27, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Rebuilding Ecologies of Care, Intersectional Solidarity, and Human-Scale Commitments

Underneath the surface of internalised ableism, a quiet truth persists: no one truly wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while naturally harbouring the desire to love and help others. According to cultural commentators and neurodivergent advocates, this fundamental yearning is…

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September 20, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Hierarchies: How Autistic Culture and Relational Living Challenge the State Religion of "Homo Economicus"

Many autistic individuals experience profound difficulty in perceiving or navigating the world through hierarchical frameworks. According to contemporary insights into human evolutionary paths and neurodiversity, this cognitive trait reflects innate human collaborative cultural capabilities combined with a significantly reduced capacity to sustain ongoing cognitive dissonance. This reduced tolerance for contradiction stems from uncommon sensory and…

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September 20, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Rebuilding Ecologies of Care, Trust, and Human-Scale Commitments

Beneath the polished surface of internalized ableism, a fundamental truth remains hidden from the mechanics of modern industrial society: no one genuinely wants to be seen and heard by the masses. Instead, people prefer to be understood and loved deeply by a few, while naturally holding a desire to love, support, and help one another.…

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