richard (h) on neurotech
via michel bauwens tweet [https://x.com/mbauwens/status/1981721340395823582]:
A concept you should know about: * neurotechnological empathy engineering , https://richarddavidhames.substack.com/p/beyond-the-battlefield Richard Hames explains: “This isn’t some dystopian vision of mind control, but rather facilitated, voluntary immersion into the lived experience of the “other.” Through non-invasive brain-computer interfaces or carefully supervised psychedelic-assisted therapy conducted within secure “Empathy Summits” key stakeholders could literally experience simulated perspectives that transcend intellectual understanding.”
if still ie: key stakeholders; voluntary; supervised; transcend intell; … ness..
then still ie: people telling other people what to do; voluntary compliance; intellectness as cancerous distraction;.. ness
there’s a nother way
via richard david james site @Richard_Hames Sakon Nakhon, Thailand [https://richardhames.com/]:
Described by Forbes Asia as “one of the smartest people on the planet”, Richard’s groundbreaking insights challenge the boundaries of conventional thinking and inspire us to reimagine our collective future.
A polymath, dynamic public speaker, and visionary entrepreneur, Richard stands as a trailblazing force in global leadership, constantly sought by governments and business leaders for his searing intellect and remarkably accurate foresight on all issues concerning the future of humanity.
perhaps future of sea world
has to be sans any form of m\a\p.. otherwise we’ll keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness
notes/quotes from richard’s substack post:
The echo of artillery fades long before the internal detonations cease. For most soldiers returning from combat, the battlefield is not just a geographical location left behind; it’s a psychological nightmare *etched permanently into the neural pathways of young people who will never again live a normal life. Their minds become a **sequence of atrocities that once seen cannot be unseen, intolerable choices enacted, and the final crushing weight of moral injury.
*as if it was normal before.. for any of us .. ever.. need global detox leap
**hari present in society law et al.. khan filling the gaps law et al..
Echoing across nations and conflicts the statistics are remarkably steady: elevated rates of PTSD, clinical depression, anxiety and suicide among veterans. These are not abstract numbers; they are shattered lives, fractured families, and a profound indictment of warfare’s enduring, hidden cost.
Because of my recent interaction with a group of deserters from the Israel Defence Forces I have become particularly attuned to the haunting nature of their dilemma. Recent reports of surging suicides in the IDF come as no shock; they scream a terrible, unflinching warning of the soul-crushing psychological toll on soldiers dispatched to kill; young lives trapped between blind tribal allegiance and the unspeakable horror of extinguishing another human life.
if we go deeper.. we all are doing that .. everyday.. with our whalespeak et al
This is a universal tragedy demanding solutions far beyond the standard palliative care and reactive mental health services. We owe it to the millions of young people who sacrificed their lives in successive wars so that we could live in peace. We repeat such mantras every Armistice Day; but they ring hollow if the toll of young lives continues to mount.
again.. for all/everywhere since forever.. ie: perpetuating survival triage
*To truly end war, we must confront this core human devastation and design systems that prevent the infliction of such soul-scarring trauma in the first place. **This requires moving beyond incremental adjustments to our existing paradigm. ***It demands a radical reimagining of human interaction, leveraging emerging possibilities to rewire the very foundations of conflict.
*nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. ie: end war ness isn’t deep enough
legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
**huge.. need global detox leap.. for (blank)’s sake
***ie: imagine if we listen to the itch-in-8b-souls 1st thing everyday & use that data to connect us (tech as it could be.. ai as augmenting interconnectedness)
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
ie: whatever for a year.. a legit sabbatical ish transition
again.. otherwise we’ll keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness
The “standard playbook” – diplomacy, economic interdependence, peace education, arms control – offers some basic scaffolding. But scaffolding alone cannot build a new structure. *These tools often operate on the surface, addressing symptoms while leaving the deep cognitive and emotional drivers of violence largely untouched. **To heal the soldier’s soul, we must prevent the wounding. We must create a multi-layered architecture against the futility of war.
*aka: root of problem; missing pieces; khan filling the gaps law; et al
**has to be about all.. beyond soldier/war ness.. for the dance to dance
Diplomatic Empathy: From Negotiation Tables to Neural Bridges
Traditional diplomacy operates on the assumption that rational actors can navigate complex interests through cautious negotiation and compromise. Yet hoped-for rationality often crumbles under the scorching heat of historical grievance and perceived existential threat, where centuries of accumulated trauma predictably override logical discourse. What we desperately need is diplomacy that sidesteps these entrenched narratives entirely, reaching instead into the visceral substrate of shared human experience where empathy lives below the level of ideology.
yeah that.. ie: need means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening as global detox so we can org around legit needs
Let’s consider a radical departure from conventional peace talks: supplementing Track II dialogues and UN-mediated negotiations with what might be called neurotechnological empathy engineering. This isn’t some dystopian vision of mind control, but rather facilitated, voluntary immersion into the lived experience of the “other.” Through non-invasive brain-computer interfaces or carefully supervised psychedelic-assisted therapy conducted within secure “Empathy Summits” key stakeholders could literally experience simulated perspectives that transcend intellectual understanding.
not radical/departure ing enough to get to the root of problem
Imagine an Israeli negotiator who, through immersive virtual reality coupled with sophisticated biofeedback systems, doesn’t merely grasp Palestinian displacement in abstract terms but neurologically registers the simulated panic of watching bulldozers approach their home, feeling the despair etched in a child’s eyes as their world crumbles. Conversely, a Palestinian leader might viscerally experience the primal terror of rocket sirens wailing across Tel Aviv, carrying the accumulated weight of generations who have lived under constant threat. This profound intervention isn’t designed to erase legitimate political claims or historical grievances, but rather to forge neural pathways of mutual recognition that transcend the often absurdly infantile nature of political rhetoric.
but it’s not ie: profound/transcend if mutual recognition is still of/in sea world.. just more same song/rhetoric
*These pre-negotiation neuro-empathy sessions could become as standard and essential as traditional briefings, fundamentally altering the neurological landscape upon which subsequent discussions unfold. Advanced AI simulations, enhanced by quantum probability models, could then project the cascading psychological toll flowing from various negotiation failures or escalations, **quantifying the predicted rates of PTSD, moral injury, and suicide with brutal mathematical precision. When diplomats can see exactly how many minds will shatter from their policy choices, the human cost becomes impossible to dismiss as acceptable collateral damage.
*oi.. gotta go way deeper than having supposed different convo while staying in sea world..
hari rat park law.. black science of people/whales law.. et al
**oh my.. perfect ie of perpetuating survival triage
In the Israeli-Palestinian context, neutral “Neuro-Peace Labs” established in Cyprus or Jordan *could host not only political rulers but influential community figures whose voices shape public opinion. These curated sessions wouldn’t replace traditional political negotiation, but would prepare the neural groundwork for meaningful dialogue by reducing the reflexive dehumanisation that fuels conflict cycles. **Most crucially, anonymised aggregate data on soldier mental well-being could feed directly back into negotiation incentives, creating tangible links between policy choices and the psychological burden carried by those ordered to implement them on the ground.
*ie of the seat at the table ness of all the cancerous distractions
**aka: cancerous distractions.. perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness
PeaceQuest: Education’s Global Horizon: From History Lessons to Planetary Identity
Peace education has long focused on developing conflict resolution skills and fostering historical empathy, approaches that remain valuable yet fundamentally limited. These efforts often operate within the very paradigm of territorial and resource competition they seek to overcome, essentially teaching students to be more civilized competitors rather than transcending competition altogether. To truly redirect the aggressive impulses that fuel warfare, we need educational narratives of such compelling scale and purpose that they sublimate tribal instincts into something far grander.
rather.. need to let go of any form of m\a\p
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
ie: whatever for a year.. a legit sabbatical ish transition
This is where PeaceQuest offers transformative potential. Education must evolve beyond the narrow confines of national histories to encompass “Planetary Stewardship” curricula that involve a profound understanding of humanity’s place and potential within our interconnected, fragile planet, where our petty territorial squabbles appear laughably insignificant against shared global threats like climate crises and resource depletion.
Armies would become incubators for species-level identity formation, where soldiers engage in sophisticated simulations and practical projects that challenge them to collaboratively manage crises, navigate global resource dilemmas requiring absolute cooperation, or solve complex infrastructure problems whose solutions demand transcending terrestrial divisions. These aren’t just simulations or national projects; they’re neural training grounds for collaborative survival on a planetary scale, rewiring military minds to see cooperation as the default rather than an idealistic aspiration.
aka: perpetuating survival triage
GVR platforms could host international youth competitions focused on collaborative planetary problem-solving, building transnational networks from an early age that make future conflicts seem primitive and pointless.
? above talked about beyond competition ness.. just seems weird that a supposed searingly smart person would be more consistent (in his whalespeak)
Bio-Economic Entanglement: From Resource Competition to Symbiotic Survival
Warfare frequently emerges from perceived resource scarcity or potential economic advantage, driving nations to compete destructively rather than collaborate constructively. Standard solutions involving sanctions, aid packages, and promoting economic interdependence represent important steps but remain insufficient for *addressing the deeper structural incentives that make aggression profitable. What we need are Bio-Economic Symbiosis systems and Quantum-Inspired Entanglement mechanisms that **make aggression biologically uncomfortable and economically self-defeating through deeply interconnected feedback loops.
*aka: khan filling the gaps law
**aka: cancerous distractions
Imagine “Peace Forests” planted strategically along contested borders, but these wouldn’t be ordinary trees. Using CRISPR technology, these forests could be genetically modified not for agricultural yield but for symbiotic interaction with human populations. The trees might release specific aerosols or interact with soil microbes to produce compounds with demonstrable anxiety-reducing or prosocial effects on nearby human populations, effects measurable through wearable biosensors that track stress hormones, inflammation markers, and other indicators of psychological well-being.
beyond crispr ness.. breathing trees et al
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
Military actions that damage these forests wouldn’t represent simple ecological losses. *They would trigger measurable negative biological feedback in the aggressor population itself, creating somatic disincentives that operate below the level of conscious decision-making. Layer onto this biological dimension what we might refer to as Moral Blockchains: decentralized ledgers where national actions automatically accrue or lose “Stability Credits” **based on their impact on bioregional peace, environmental health, and human welfare.
*totally not the root of problem
legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
**rather.. based on all we need to keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness
Initiating blockades or offensive operations *would automatically trigger smart contracts that deduct credits, instantly impacting access to beneficial global trade networks, favourable loan terms, or collaborative biotechnology ventures. **Most significantly, these credits could be tied directly to ecological health metrics and anonymized soldier and veteran well-being data, creating systems where harming others or the environment directly damages your own systemic stability and the mental health of your own citizens in uniform.
*ooof.. how is this seen as new/diff/alt.. we’ve been doing/trying this since forever..
**aka: perpetuating hari present in society law.. krishnamurti measure law.. et al
The Peace Operating System: Integrating the Spectrum
Advanced AI systems, trained on vast datasets encompassing psychological trauma patterns, cultural narratives, resource flows, and ecological data, would run constant simulations to anticipate nascent conflict flashpoints and recommend precisely tailored interventions. The system might suggest a neuro-empathy summit for specific leaders showing early signs of escalatory rhetoric, propose cosmic collaboration projects for disaffected youth in volatile regions, deploy bio-economic incentives for de-escalation, or coordinate targeted deployment of non-lethal calming bio-agents via drone swarms in areas experiencing rising tensions.
ai we need: augmenting interconnectedness
The Empowered Citizen: From Grassroots to Planetary Agency
This transformation cannot emerge solely through top-down institutional changes, no matter how innovative or well-intentioned. Individual citizens possess immense power to drive change, and while traditional approaches like voting, advocacy, and supporting veterans’ organisations remain vital, we must amplify these efforts through Existential Self-Hacking: personal practices that fundamentally alter how we relate to conflict, empathy, and our place in the cosmos.
aka: same song
..build the neural and behavioural foundations of a peaceful society from the ground up, one consciousness at a time.
oi
Conclusion: Healing Scars, Stewarding the Earth
The tragic suicides, the debilitating PTSD, the soul-crushing weight of moral injury borne by soldiers – these are not inevitable byproducts of conflict; they are the clearest possible signs that our current systems for managing human difference are catastrophically broken and idiotically inadequate. There will be those who say war has always been like this, shrug their shoulders, and sell another nuke to the wealthiest buyer. Which makes an enduring solution even more urgent. Addressing this requires more than halting the sale of arms, threatening nations with destruction, discontinuing the brainwashing of young people to walk proudly to their slaughter, or better therapy (though all of these are urgently needed); it demands a fundamental rewiring of how humanity perceives itself, its interests, and its future.
nothing legit rewiring/diff .. same song until we get out of sea world
hari rat park law et al
This integrated framework – weaving pragmatic diplomacy with neuro-empathic bridges, grounding peace education in planetary purpose, entangling economics with biological symbiosis and quantum-inspired accountability, and orchestrating it through an ethical Peace OS – *offers a path beyond today’s futile cycle of violence. **It treats the soldier’s trauma not as an afterthought, but as the central, preventable tragedy that must drive innovation. ***By making conflict neurologically harder, biologically counterproductive, economically self-sabotaging, and existentially pointless, while offering a collective purpose of planetary significance, we create the conditions where war simply withers.
*not beyond.. just diff path of cycle of violence..
**if ‘driver’ .. will perpetuate same song
***rather.. where war just changes it’s color.. et al.. doesn’t wither
The challenges are immense: ethical minefields, technical hurdles, entrenched power structures, and the sheer inertia of history. *Yet, the cost of failure – measured in shattered minds and lost lives – is unthinkable. We are standing at a unique confluence of knowledge – from neuroscience to quantum physics, from ecology to ancient wisdom traditions. We can choose to manage our destructive impulses with ever more sophisticated weaponry and fragile treaties, thus perpetuating the cycle of trauma. Or, **we can dare to design systems that dissolve those impulses, heal the wounds they cause, and redirect our collective energy towards the only frontier worthy of our species’ courage and ingenuity: planet Earth.
*for (blank)’s sake
**aka: a nother way
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