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The book “Schrödinger’s Code” by Riccardo Adami

The book “Schrödinger’s Code” by Riccardo Adami

Italian version I’m happy to share my thoughts after reading the book Schrödinger’s Code, written by my dear and brilliant cousin Riccardo.In this book, Riccardo takes us to the heart of quantum physics by recounting the studies and experiences that have marked his academic journey. It is a compelling narrative, rich in detail, filled with historical and scientific references as well as personal anecdotes, through which Riccardo successfully guides the reader through the quantum universe: superposition, entanglement, quantum collapse, all…

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The vision of Aurelio Peccei and Daisaku Ikeda

The vision of Aurelio Peccei and Daisaku Ikeda

Italian version The vast amount of information available on the internet and social media offers us many opportunities. Among these is the chance to learn about particularly wise individuals, whose thoughts provide interesting food for thought. After writing the article Artificial intelligence and natural wisdom, I was looking for further insights on the topic, and a search engine suggested a link about someone who immediately caught my attention.Aurelio Peccei was born in 1908, he was a partisan during the Second…

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The book “Spontaneous evolution” by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman

The book “Spontaneous evolution” by Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman

Italian version I read Bruce Lipton’s first book about twenty years ago. I consider it one of the books that profoundly changed my view of the world and of life (read the article The book “The biology of belief” by Bruce Lipton).In 2011, I heard that Bruce Lipton was coming to Italy and that I would have the chance to hear him speak in Bellaria, where a two-day conference was scheduled on his new book “Spontaneous Evolution“, co-authored with Steve…

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A father’s letter in memory of his son

A father’s letter in memory of his son

Italian version Some parents find themselves having to cope with the death of a child. My friend Paolo has decided to share the letter he wrote in response to a friend some time after the death of his son Riccardo, who died at the age of 52 in 2022 from pancreatic cancer. Here is the text. Dear Barbara,I received your letter ten days ago, but I’ve only just decided to reply. Your letter meant a lot to me: you were…

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The book “On becoming a person” by Carl Rogers

The book “On becoming a person” by Carl Rogers

Italian version A search for the word Rogers on this site returns four articles out of a total of 33 written in about ten months. The numbers also show my admiration for Carl Rogers, born in 1902 and died in 1987, one of the fathers of humanistic psychology. I first heard about him during a meeting on counseling in Rapallo, about ten years ago, and I was fascinated. Through the concept of “person-centered therapy,” he introduced a new way of…

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Carl Rogers, Julio Velasco and authenticity

Carl Rogers, Julio Velasco and authenticity

Italian version I started playing volleyball at the age of sixteen, in 1985. I immediately loved this sport, which is very comprehensive and in which Italy has excelled almost continuously since 1989. It was in that year that the Italian men’s national team unexpectedly won the European championship, kicking off a series of successes that led to that team being named “the generation of phenomena.” The coach was Julio Velasco. The same Julio Velasco who, after a career studded with…

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The book “The biology of belief” by Bruce Lipton

The book “The biology of belief” by Bruce Lipton

Italian version A few days ago, a psychotherapist told me that all our behaviors have a purpose. We all act according to goals and beliefs that guide our actions, more or less consciously. This is not just about high-level beliefs, such as religious beliefs or convictions based on our morality or our view of life. Even our emotional and behavioral patterns are based on certain beliefs that we could define as “biological,” that is, convictions and thought constructs that we…

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The book “Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tzu

The book “Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tzu

Italian version After a youth spent relatively distant from religious and spiritual matters, turning 30 brought with it a growing interest in these topics. Over the last 25 years, I have read the Bible and several books more or less directly related to Eastern religious traditions. Today’s article is dedicated to one of the main writings of Taoism, Lao Tzu’s “Tao Te Ching.” Taoism is a philosophy that developed in China around the fifth century BC. Its basic principle is…

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The book “The prophet” by Kahlil Gibran

The book “The prophet” by Kahlil Gibran

Italian version At the top of the list of the most popular books in the history of literature, we find mostly novels and fantasy stories. These are works with a complex narrative structure, in which the author’s artistic talent and literary expertise blend admirably. In this ranking, I would like to mention Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet,” first published in 1923, which has been translated into over 40 languages and continues to be read after more than 100 years. Perhaps one…

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Thoughts on youth by Carl Rogers and Daisaku Ikeda

Thoughts on youth by Carl Rogers and Daisaku Ikeda

Italian version Carl Rogers was one of the fathers of humanistic psychology. His person-based therapy is rooted in the belief that relationships characterized by empathy, unconditional acceptance and authenticity promote the full realization of the individual.Daisaku Ikeda was a Buddhist master who, as president of the Soka Gakkai International, dedicated his life to spreading a culture based on respect for people and aimed at fostering the development of a harmonious and peaceful humanity.These two giants of wisdom share not only…

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