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A Siloist Perspective
by David Andersson
David Andersson is a writer and humanist based in New York City. He focuses on issues of global justice, collective consciousness, and nonviolent transformation inspired by Silo. English Editor with Pressenza International Press Agency and is the author of The White-West: A Look in the Mirror, a collection of op-eds examining the dynamics of Western identity and its global impact. CounterPunch, denikreferendum.cz, Mobilized News, Countercurrents, LA Progressive, TFF • Transnational Foundation & Jan Oberg, DefendDemocracy.Press, and Dissident Voice have published his recent work. Many of his articles have been translated into more than five languages.
Episodes
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Don’t Let AI Get the Bomb | Ira Helfand on Artificial Intelligence and the Nuclear Threat
In this interview, David Andersson speaks with Dr. Ira Helfand, Past President of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Co-Founder and Past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility, member of the International...
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If Consciousness Is Fundamental: A Dialogue on Neuroscience, Intentionality, and What It Means to Be Human
This source explores a shifting paradigm in neuroscience that challenges the traditional view of consciousness as a mere byproduct of brain activity. Researchers are increasingly investigating the hypothesis that awareness is a fundamental property of reality rather than a biological accident.…
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What Game Are We Playing?
This article examines the commodification of public life, using the astronomical costs of major sporting events like the NBA Finals and the World Cup as a starting point. Author David Andersson argues that when essential social pillars such as education, healthcare, and housing are governed...
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From Geopolitics to the Geocultural Age 1 source
This article argues that traditional geopolitical frameworks are insufficient for understanding modern global conflicts, which are increasingly driven by geocultural forces. The author suggests that twentieth-century diplomacy, focused on state interests and military power, fails to address the...
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The World’s Greatest Problem: Human Contradiction
This text explores how human contradiction—the disconnect between our stated values and our actual behaviors—serves as the primary driver of global suffering. The author argues that modern institutions, such as the United Nations and various democracies, often operate through systems of violence...
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It’s Time to Get Out of the Money Business
The provided text argues that modern society has become dangerously preoccupied with financial metrics, often ignoring the deeper human capacities for cooperation and solidarity. Author David Andersson suggests that prioritizing monetary value can fragment social movements, as seen in the later...
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A new human future requires a new language rooted in coherence
Exploring the necessity of establishing a new universal language to overcome the global crisis of fragmentation and social distrust. Drawing on the philosophy of Silo, the authors argue that meaningful connection requires addressing pre-dialogic conditions, which are the hidden intentions and...
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The Healing of Suffering: The Global Legacy of Siloism
This article explores the origins and enduring impact of Siloism, a philosophical and social movement founded by the Argentine thinker Mario Rodríguez Cobos, known as Silo. It commemorates his 1969 inaugural speech in the Andes, where he introduced a framework for overcoming human suffering…
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King's March: A Missed Opportunity
This podcast explores the missed potential of a protest during the 2026 state visit of King Charles III to the United States. Despite recent massive mobilizations involving millions of citizens, the author highlights a surprising lack of public dissent as the British monarch addressed Congress.…
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Cathedral Thinking in an Age of Short-Termism
The provided text examines the concept of cathedral thinking, a mindset focused on pursuing long-term goals that span generations rather than immediate results. The author contrasts the deliberate planning and sustained development observed in China with the short-termism and reactionary...
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The Iran War as a Threshold
The conflict in Iran serves as a critical turning point for global civilization rather than just a localized war. This transformation is characterized by an accelerated shift away from unstable fossil fuels toward decentralized renewable energy sources that offer greater security. Furthermore…
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Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the City Exists
The provided text argues that human progress requires proactively building new systems rather than attempting to repair failing, obsolete structures. Using the historical example of the 7 Train's construction through empty fields, the author illustrates how visionary infrastructure can precede…
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What Happened to the Children of Abraham?
This podcast explores the spiritual and ethical legacy of Abraham, positioning him as a universal symbol of moral courage rather than just a figure of religious history. The author suggests that Abraham's willingness to challenge the status quo and his commitment to hospitality offer a blueprint...
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Nuclear Weapons and the Destruction of the Human Spirit
Based on an article by David Andersson regarding the devastating psychological and spiritual effects of nuclear armaments on global society. Andersson argues that even without being detonated, these weapons have already eroded the moral foundations of civilization by normalizing extreme violence...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
David Andersson is a writer and humanist based in New York City. He focuses on issues of global justice, collective consciousness, and nonviolent transformation inspired by Silo. English Editor with Pressenza International Press Agency and is the author of The White-West: A Look in the Mirror, a collection of op-eds examining the dynamics of Western identity and its global impact. CounterPunch, denikreferendum.cz, Mobilized News, Countercurrents, LA Progressive, TFF • Transnational Foundation & Jan Oberg, DefendDemocracy.Press, and Dissident Voice have published his recent work. Many of his articles have been translated into more than five languages.
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David Andersson is a writer and humanist based in New York City. He focuses on issues of global justice, collective consciousness, and nonviolent transformation inspired by Silo. English Editor with Pressenza International Press Agency and is the author of The White-West: A Look in the Mirror, a...
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