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Systems theory, psychotherapy and Buddhism

Systems theory, psychotherapy and Buddhism

Italian version Lately, I have often found myself reflecting on the similarities between fields of knowledge that we tend to consider distant from one another. This article aims to explore the similarities between the concept of impulse response in systems theory, the ABC system in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and the principle of cause and effect in Soka Gakkai Buddhism. The figure immediately shows the essence of the analogy. The concept of impulse response is a key principle of systems theory, with…

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The religiosity of Albert Einstein

The religiosity of Albert Einstein

Italian version Albert Einstein can be considered the most important scientist of the twentieth century. His genius gave birth to revolutionary ideas in the understanding of the nature of light, culminating in the 1921 Nobel Prize for his studies on the photoelectric effect, and with the two formulations of the theory of general and special relativity. Although his studies and scientific discoveries are accessible to only a small audience, there is evidence of Einstein’s worldview that elevates him to a…

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Science and spirituality: the Tao of physics

Science and spirituality: the Tao of physics

Italian version There is a widespread belief that science and spirituality deal with distinct aspects of reality. The scientific method explains phenomena to us rigorously, through theoretical formulations found by repeatable experiments. Instead, spirituality is the domain of philosophical and religious traditions, whose statements, however, are not based on laws that can be demonstrated through experiments. Although I am a person with a purely logical and mathematical way of reasoning, reinforced by my engineering degree, as I progressed into adulthood…

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Life, death and antifragility

Life, death and antifragility

Italian version I have been involved in building complex software systems for about 30 years. In 2018 I attended a business meeting in which a colleague talked to us about how to build systems that can withstand external threats. I remember that meeting well. Not only did I hear about antifragility for the first time, but I never thought in that context that I would hear a very profound consideration of the eternal dilemma of the relationship between life and…

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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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Comments of readers of “Experience of value”

Comments of readers of “Experience of value”

Italian version On Saturday, January 18, I presented “Experiences of value” in front of about 100 people, to whom I donated the book at the end of the meeting. Some readers felt comfortable telling me their impressions. I deeply respect those who did not give me a response or who did not read the book. I am grateful for all the comments, even those that might seem less positive.In fact, these very comments gave me the idea to write this…

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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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Would mice build mousetraps?

Would mice build mousetraps?

Italian version“Man invented the atomic bomb, but no mouse in the world would build a mousetrap.” It is not certain that Albert Einstein actually said this, but his writings and positions on the use of nuclear energy for warfare give substance to the hypothesis that he may indeed have said it. It should also be noted that the entire existing atomic arsenal (approximately 12,000 warheads, mostly held by the US and Russia) is already sufficient to cause catastrophic and potentially…

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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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Alberto Maggi and the Pentecost

Alberto Maggi and the Pentecost

Italian version In the previous article Alberto Maggi and the miracle of the loaves and fishes I had the pleasure of introducing readers to Alberto Maggi, a biblical theologian who accompanies his studies with intense and appreciated work of dissemination through books, interviews, and interesting videos on YouTube.I listen to Maggi’s words with great pleasure for the following reasons: Today we are talking about a very important biblical episode, Pentecost, which 50 days after Easter celebrates the descent of the…

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