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20 (Fall, 2008)
Notes and Reviews
Ants, Acacias and Herbivores pp. 3-5
by Craig Holdrege
The intricate ecological interactions of organisms feeding on acacia trees
in Africa - particularly giraffes and certain species of ants - illustrate
the non-straightforward "logic" of life.
Digital Evolution? pp. 5-8
by Steve Talbott
A prominent scientist took Steve to task for an article he wrote about
so-called digital organisms and their evolution. An energetic exchange
of views ensued, and we let you in on that exchange here.
A South African Initiative pp. 9-10
What can organizational consultants do with Goethean science? Two
prominent consultants from South Africa wanted to find out, so they spent
some time studying at The Nature Institute. Now they are applying what
they learned in an enterprising global consulting business.
Our Book Reviewed p. 10
Our book, Beyond Biotechnology: The Barren Promise of Genetic
Engineering has been reviewed in Nature Biotechnology.
Feature Articles
Save the Phenomena: The Primacy of Unmediated Experience pp. 17-23
by Martin Wagenschein
From Brownian motion to the gracefully ponderous motion of a massive
pendulum to the mysteries hidden in still water, sound, and radioactivity,
Wagenschein offers a master teacher's insights into experienced-based
learning that engages the student in a lively way.
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