ME

Born in 1976, Bruges, I came a long way from my days of having a one-man office in a small room in Ghent. I studied some archaeology at Leuven University, Graphic Design at Sint-Lucas Ghent, some Computer Generated Imagery at UFT Toronto and was freelance for over 20 years.  Being interested in a wide array of knowledge on a variety of subjects, useful or not I lately became rather intrigued in thinking concepts that emerge from combining insights from fields that don’t seem connected.
I’m a proud father of two sons (18 y and 6 y), philanthropist, global citizen, piano player, drummer, terrible cello player, music&soundsmaker, comic/whisky collector and motorcyclist in heart and soul.

BIO
Earlier I was chairman of The Fellows, a project of the PostGraduate School of Thinking at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and still attempting to start my PhD candidate at the Center Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies (CLEA) VUB. I hold an MA in Arts from the Luca School Of Arts of Ghent and a postgraduate at the School of Thinking (VUB). Simultaneously, I act as ceo of Planet Polaris (BE) a creative group with two headquarters in Europe, representing creative and technical talent in the fields of marketing and commmunication for over 20 years.

Being interested, for years, in a wide array of knowledge fields, and a broad spectrum of subjects, either useful or not, I became intrigued in thinking concepts that emerge from combining insights from seemingly unconnected fields. Today, I’m exploring my conceptions of a potential new theory of ambicentric vs. monocentric thinking, investigating how human beings could put an emphasis, in their relations towards the other, on the mindset rather than on the actions (or the results) in order to create a framework for identifying thinking processes, in such a way that it adds new dimensions to our worldview but also provides us, from the early start of the process, with an awareness of the worldview of the other. The expected outcome of this study is firstly, to contribute to the theoretical discourse in thinking concepts and the cognitive orientation / exploration of the individual in particular, or the explorative community in general. Secondly, to transpose the thus created contribution to an applied explorative framework and methodology and thirdly, to apply this framework and methodology from theory, to practice into a new format looking at our worldview from other meta perspectives. Simultaneously, I’m particularly interested in the resurgence in research on psychedelics over the last two decades and how naturally occurring psychedelic prodrugs might add new dimensions to our theory of mind, crucial for success in everyday human social interactions.

EXPLORATIVES

Lately I am highly intrigued by the responsibility in thinking processes, truth / post truth, freedom, social systems and how and why this influences / affects the individuation process, ontology / ontogenesis & the worldviews of human species.

Topics & Interests:  deception and self-delusion, responsibility in thinking processes, truth / post truth, freedom in thinking and actions, educational systems fostering attitudes and dispositions of thinking, social systems and how and why these globalities can influence the individuation process, the ontology / ontogenesis & worldviews of human species.

DNA, music & Furz

trying/prepairing to be a PhD candidate at the Center Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies (CLEA) VUB

Previous chairman of The Fellows, a lofi project of the PostGraduate School of Thinking at the Free University of Brussels (VUB)
Formarly known as Provost Buckminster College – Bruges
Every now and then doing some stuff for CLEA: Centre Leo Apostel – VUB
MC of Planet Polaris, Kledingpunt & Clever & Cool
M.A. – Luca School of Arts – Ghent
mindset behind Vik2r Dantz

April is the cruelest month.

Eliot’s poem becomes not just a reflection on post-war disillusionment but a broader meditation on the evolution of collective human consciousness and the paradoxical nature of human development.

In life’s vast wall

In life’s vast wall, firm and defined,
Stones of fate, trials aligned,
Each chip, each mark, a tale confined.

Tussen Polarisatie en Paradox: de stagnerende mars van de mensheid

Het is een tijdperk waarin de menselijke beschaving ongekende technologische hoogten heeft bereikt, terwijl ze worstelt met fundamentele sociale en ethische uitdagingen. Van waar de

Legacy

  A friend and colleague today grapples with the nebulous term ‘legacy’, a term so freighted with meaning as to be devoid of it. A

The role of the digital artist in a Noospheric society

Within a Noospheric society, digital artists function as much more than the creators of aesthetic works. These innovators act as central catalysts of social discourse;

POLAROID

Medium: Digital Art Dimensions: 2.50m x 2.50m – 6mm plexiglass panel Year: 2023 Vibrant hues echo Polaroid’s iconic palette, serving both as a tribute and

URBAN

Medium: Digital Art Dimensions: 2.50m x 2.50m – plexi panel Year: 2023 An ode to the city as a simultaneous hub of alienation and connection,

The need for loyalty in a noospheric-based society

I think the following excerpt is a good a statement as any to encapsulate the evolving nature of this platform, where ideas and concepts are

The girl inside her

A woman’s heart holds a girl’s playful delight, Strong and tender, a beacon so bright. She’s a woman grown, but the girl’s still in sight.

Longevity

The script may be inscrutable, the final act unknown, but with each performance, we contribute to the majesty of the cosmic play.

Universality

In universality, we seek to find Unity and wisdom as we unwind Boundaries that hold our spirits confined Transcending limits, we soar and bind Our

An essay in the making 2023
I am employing artificial intelligence (AI) to support me throughout the composition process. Despite reservations from some in the scientific community regarding AI adoption, I
About Silence

Silence, my great friend That never leaves my side It holds me by the hand It is my quiet guide That leads me to the

Noosphere for dummies

Historical roots and evolution: Origins of the term: “Noosphere” was coined by the French philosopher Teilhard de Chardin and the Russian geochemist Vladimir Vernadsky. They

Parley with the AI

The noosphere is a concept developed by French philosopher and Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, which refers to the sphere of human thought and

About building bridges

Little quote I recreated for FB,  based on Itayi Garande’s, “Broken Families: How to get rid of toxic people and live a purposeful life”, during

Me son

Creator of joy

Me son

Creator of constant sorrow

Theory of mind

Theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to attribute mental states to ourselves and others, serving as one of the foundational elements for social interaction.

Advice

Don’t be distracted by the views of others.

LATEST MINDSCAPE

NEURIMAGES

NEURIMAGES is an artistic experiment based on a storytelling machine that automatically generates synthetic images as new words and sentences are written. The result is then randomly vectorized and decolorized. The content of the images is based on famous poetry fragments and is printed on handcrafted material. Art pieces are sold for zillion euros. NeurimageResonativs: using AI technology to create music from Neurimages. G. Velghe brought up the idea to rorschachisize the outcome.  What is your perception?

Brusselmans1.0

TXT1.0

GEZELLE1.0

KEATS1.0

rorschachization of Keats1.0 – kudos to G.Velghe.

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