Trevor Malkinson
Trevor grew up in Victoria, BC. He did a double undergraduate degree in philosophy and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, and then did a graduate degree in philosophy at Brock University. He's currently attending the Vancouver School of Theology, with the intention of going into ministry in the United Church of Canada. As a chef by trade, he has a passionate interest in food and in supporting the development of a post-industrial food culture. He also has a passionate interest in evolutionary spirituality, and how the Christian tradition can live anew within this emerging worldview. His major areas of writing interest for Beams and Struts include philosophy, culture, food, sports, spirituality and the environment.
Thursday, 27 October 2011 18:07
The Occupy Movement and the Participatory Transition
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Political theorist Michael Hardt offers a new vision for societal transition, one now springing forth in the Occupy movement. (video)
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Monday, 17 October 2011 14:50
All Whores Night
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With another Halloween approaching, it's a safe bet we'll see yet another cultural outbreak of the Halloween Whore.Â
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Thursday, 13 October 2011 23:22
Louis C.K. on George Carlin, and George Carlin on Political Language
Comedian Louis C.K. pays homage to George Carlin, and George Carlin lays down a tour de force send up of political language.
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Monday, 10 October 2011 00:18
Sculpture and the Captivity of the Soul
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In this edition of Sacred Sundays we look at four sculptures whose themes surround the captivity- and breaking out- of the soul.
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Friday, 07 October 2011 00:21
The Growth of the Rhizome- Resources For Occupy Wall St.
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With the Occupy Wall St. protests growing and spreading to other cities and countries, here are resources for understanding the broader context behind the protests.
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Saturday, 01 October 2011 22:22
There's Gonna Be a Judgment, That's a Fact (Revolution Rock)
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In solidarity with the Occupy Wall St. protests this week's Jukebox looks at different forms of revolutionary music.
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Friday, 16 September 2011 16:52
The Moment of Sheer Potentiality- Evolutionary Lessons From Tennis
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What can a rush into the net in tennis offer the realm of personal growth and evolution?
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011 15:53
Introducing: Center for Spiritual Inquiry and Integral Education
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Integral 'fearologist' R. Michael Fisher is at the heart of a new project called the Center for Spiritual Inquiry and Integral Education.
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Saturday, 10 September 2011 01:51
Karl Marx on What It Takes To Be A Writer
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Karl Marx via a revolutionary manifesto penned by Diego Rivera, Andre Breton and Leon Trotsky.
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Friday, 26 August 2011 22:08
Solos Within Symphonies- The Case of Michael Jordan
What can sports and Michael Jordan teach us about the possibilities of communities and collectives? (video)
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Sunday, 21 August 2011 00:41
What do Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against the Machine and Nickelback Have In Common?
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What do Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against the Machine and Nickelback have in common. Hint- it has something to do with John Steinbeck.
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 22:58
Introducing, Kurt Seligmann- The Surrealists in Vancouver
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A few samples from the work of the Surrealist painter Kurt Seligmann
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 15:35
Never Look Away- Reflections on Food Inc. and the Louisiana Oil Spill
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The fourth installment in Redemption Week takes advice from Akira Kurosawa on what to do when overwhelmed by the suffering and destruction in the world.
Sunday, 14 August 2011 20:23
Trevor from Community Seminar: Journal 4
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Trevor's fourth and final journal from the Next Step Integral Community seminar.
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Saturday, 13 August 2011 03:24
Trevor Live from Community Seminar: Journal 3 (Updated)
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Trevor's third installment from the Next Step Integral Community Seminar. Â
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Friday, 12 August 2011 02:45
Trevor Live from Community Seminar: Journal 2
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Trevor checks in from the Next Step Integral Community gathering with his second installment.
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011 21:04
Trevor Live from Community Seminar: Journal I
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Br. Trevor's first field update from The Next Step Integral Commuity Seminar.
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Tuesday, 02 August 2011 02:55
The Lord of the Rings, the Stanley Cup and the Virgin Mary- Reflections on the Call
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What exactly is the calling, where is it emanating from, and why are we so attracted to it?
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Friday, 29 July 2011 22:42
Evolutionary Spirituality on the Hot Seat
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Over the past two weeks evolutionary spirituality has been on the hot seat here at Beams. Here's a link to that conversation, and to some more resources, including a creative new video on the subject.
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Friday, 22 July 2011 18:07
John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek- Rap Battle Round 2
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The 'dismal science' has never sounded so undismal in this rather hilarious and brilliant rap battle between two famous economists, John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. (video)
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