- New Book Random Homeostasis – On the Nature of Contingent Reality
This book is the first comprehensive exploration of theoretical biology in the context of hybrid, real-time evolution within an ethical and philosophical context. The book focuses upon global biodiversity conservation from the perspectives of mathematical and phenomenological areas of critical significance to the crisis of endangered species and habitat; and the well-being – as well as potential extinction – of humankind. The book discusses new, landmark theories of ecological imagination, survival ethics, and an altogether original discourse on the nature of Nature.
- Dancing Star Foundation Announces a New Partnership with the Santa Fe Botanical Garden
- Dancing Star Foundation Is Pleased to Announce Three New Dancing Star Foundation Research Fellows for 2019:
Ms. Ingrid Newkirk (http://www.ingridnewkirk.com/) -President and Co-Founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); Dr. Con Slobodchikoff, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biological Sciences, Norther Arizona University (www.conslobodchikoff.com), and Art Historian, Author and Curator, David Wagner, Ph.D. (http://www.davidjwagnerllc.com/)
See new books by Dancing Star Foundation authors and co-authors: Bionomics In The Dragon Kingdom: Ecology, Economics and Ethics in Bhutan in November 2018, and The Theoretical Individual in February 2018, as well as The Tuscany Dialogues coming out in the Fall of 2019.
- Dancing Star Foundation President Has 2 New One-Hour Conversations with the 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. G. Wayne Clough, and with Ms. Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.David Wagner reflects upon Tobias’ and Morrison’s new Dancing Star Foundation book, Anthrozoology: Embracing Co-Existence in the Anthropocene.Dr. Paul Ehrlich at Stanford University reviews Tobias’ and Morrison’s new book, Anthrozoology: Embracing Co-Existence in the Anthropocene.See the newly released one-hour documentary,
- Dancing Star Foundation Research Fellow, Dr. Tarun Chhabra, with Colleagues, Discovers Three New Flower Species in Southern India
My tryst with wild balsams began in the late 1990s when a young botanist took me to the western Upper Nilgiris to view the flowering spectacle that unfolds in September.
- Premiere of the new Global Spirit program: SACRED ECOLOGY
Sunday, July 13, 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET
with Joanna Macy and Dr. Michael Tobias.The program will be streamed globally at www.GlobalSpirit.tv and broadcast nationally in the US on satellite channel Link TV [DIRECTV Ch 375 | DISH Network Ch 9410]
- Anthrozoology: Embracing Co-existence in the Anthropocene
A book by Michael Tobias and Jane Morrison stressesneed for universal coherence.
"We either recognize the miracle of other sentient intelligence, sophistication, and genius, or risk enshrining the shortest lived epitaph of any known vertebrate in earth’s 4.1 billion years of life." - “Make Natural History and Biological Diversity Documentation ‘Great Again’” by Dr. Melanie DeVore
There is no denying that the resources driving our documentation and understanding of biodiversity are rooted in the history of colonialism. From the Victorian practices of stuffing cabinets with curiosities from conquered lands, to the development of GIS technologies and satellite imaging associated with military might, the tools of our trade for documenting all forms of life and understanding its dynamic intricacies come from power associated with affluent nations.
- DSF Research Fellows
Dancing Star Foundation is very pleased to announce its 2016 Dancing Star Foundation Research Fellow, Dr. Melanie DeVore!
- MAHB: Greetings to the MAHB Community!
In this issue, we bring you updates from two MAHB Nodes: the Dancing Star Foundation, and the One Health Initiative, along with news from the Land Rights Now initiative.
- MAHB: Michael Charles Tobias Reviews Sulekh C. Jain’s An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
Dancing Star Foundation President Michael Charles Tobias reviews Sulekh C. Jain’s An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide. - In Conversation: Ervin Laszlo and Michael Tobias
Watch the discussion between Dancing Star Foundation's President Michael Tobias and President and Founder of The Club of Budapest, Ervin Laszlo.
- Hope on Earth: A Conversation. By Michael Charles Tobias and Paul R. Ehrlich
- Watch the Environmental Impact Panel Discussion
Held at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art on February 14, 2016.
- Read David J. Wagner’s Essay Titled “Environmental Ideology Through Art”
The President of David J. Wagner, LLC. is producing the traveling museum exhibition 'Environmental Impact', which Dr. Wagner personally curated.
- MAHB: The Psychology of “Saving the World” in the Athropocene
Marc Bekoff Ph.D presents an article for his interview with author and Dancing Star Foundation's President Michael Charles Tobias regarding the new edition of Tobias' novel, The Adventures of Mr. Marigold.
- Read The Latest Interview With Robert Bateman And Kent Ullberg
- ‘Environmental Impact’ Current Exhibition
Take a look at some of the artwork being displayed at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art.
- MAHB: Excess
Read Julie Heffernan's latest published essay on Stanford's MAHB blog, whose artwork is currently on display in the traveling museum exhibition, 'Environmental Impact'.
- View Photos From The ‘Environmental Impact’ Exhibit
- A New Book By M.C.Tobias and J.G.Morrison
Terminal Philosophy Syndrome – Ecology and the Imponderable
- A new book By Dr. Ugyen Tshewang, Dr.Michael Charles Tobias, and Jane Gray Morrison.
Preface by the Prime Minister of Bhutan
From Springer Nature Science Publishers, Switzerland, Germany and NY,
On Bhutan and Himalayan Conservation
- The Experiment
For some three decades a most telling climate change experiment was conducted at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado, at an altitude of 9,500 ft. The long-term results, though restricted to a small section of alpine meadow, are emblematic of other, significant impacts being felt across every cubic meter of the planet. This short, stunning 17-minute documentary, by the Dancing Star Foundation, chronicles what happened. Executive Producer, Jane Gray Morrison, Producer Travis Johnson, Directed by Michael Tobias.
Featuring John Harte, Paul Ehrlich and Michael Tobias
- Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison Present Five Virtual Talks at the Globalistics 2020/Sixth International Science Congress in Moscow, Russia, May 18-23, 2020
1)_One-Hour Conversation with Dr. Michael Charles Tobias, President, Dancing Star Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXTgP8gE8ys
2) Fifteen-Minute Conversation with Jane Gray Morrison and Dr. Michael Charles Tobias https://investigativelawoffices.box.com/s/1zhwt3m033q0vnn654eeyioh9rbnxos1
3) Wake-Up Call for the Planet – Short Video with Dr. Michael Charles Tobias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS2mqBPeAx8
4) Earth Day 2020: Biodiversity -Short Video with Dr. Michael Charles Tobias https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FF3Mz74FQ8kG6G_TWKLRkQzLhQ451D1r
5) Measurable Successes – Short Video with Dr. Michael Charles Tobias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-BXRe9gskk
Special Thanks to: https://ourcarbonfootprint.org
- The Ecological Aftermath of a Politically-Counterintuitive Situation
It is by no means the first time that a nation has narrowly voted to ensure that the world remain somehow inconceivably flat, ecologically speaking. History is replete with one mass delusion triggered by inner demons after another; of a variety of terrors unleashed on those who remain incredulous that there are so many stark conceptual differences between members of one species.
- MAHB: Finding Sanctuary
See the latest essay/review by Ms. Erika Gavenus pertaining to the work, Sanctuary: Global Oases of Innocence, a Dancing Star Foundation Book, by Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison, published today at Stanford University's MAHB - Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere, at, including a photo gallery from the book.
- A Hotspots Exclusive Interview with Michael Charles Tobias
- Michael Tobias and Georgia College’s Film Making Team to Premiere Documentary “bioreverie”
- “Of Birds And Dreams”
- The Official Blog of the Society of Animal Artists
Listen to Robert Bateman and Kent Ullberg on Ecotopia with Susan and Stephen Tchudi on KZFR 90.1 on this blog.
- Michael Charles Tobias Partners With Students To Create Documentary
- Don’t Miss A Screening Of ‘Mad Cowboy’ by Michael Charles Tobias, 2016 Martha Daniel Newell Visiting Scholar At GCSU
The screening will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 2:00pm to 4:40 pm.
- First Comes The Heart, Then Comes The Action
Read one of Michael Charles Tobias' favorite essays, which explores how artists can use their platform to help the general public care about nature.
- Michael Charles Tobias On The Future Of Biodiversity
- MAHB: The Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere
Read Michael C. Tobias' latest published essays on Stanford's MAHB, including his review of Tarun Chhabra's recently released book.
- Michael Charles Tobias & Jane Gray Morrison Upcoming Show on Conversations Broadcast
Global ecologists Dr. Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison will be broadcasting live on Conversations, an online platform. Tune in on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015.
- Vegan Site Shares Love for Mad Cowboy
- Michael Tobias: Author, Global Ecologist, Anthropologist & Filmmaker
Read more on Michael Tobias' life, accomplishments, and filmography.
- Georgia College Featured Resident: Michael Charles Tobias
- Newell Scholar Seeking Volunteers for Documentary
The Georgia College Departments of Mass Communication and Philosophy and Liberal Studies will host the university's Martha Daniel Newell Visiting Scholar, Dr. Michael Tobias, for the spring 2016 semester. As part of his residency, Tobias will host a unique experience called "Bio Reverie" which will be turned into a documentary film. Participants will be chosen and notified by Dec. 15, 2015.
- Dr.Michael Charles Tobias and Ms. Jane Gray Morrison Deliver One Hour Annual K.C.Jain Memorial Lecture at the International School of Jain Studies in New Delhi, Dec
- The Hypothetical Species: Variables of Human Evolution
Authors: Michael Charles Tobias, Jane Gray Morrison
- The Two Minute Warning
Michael Tobias in his book Life Force, writes at length about the ancient Jain practice of ahimsa, or non-violence, and how becoming acutely aware of the suffering of others can be mitigated if we just stopped and deeply thought about how much unnecessary pain and suffering we cause to a variety of life forms surrounding us.
- MAHB: Site Roundup!
The MAHB’s July newsletter is out! With updates from the Dancing Star Foundation, the One Health Initiative and much more!
- The Future of Hope: An article on Dr. Michael Charles Tobias
Newell Scholar Dr. Michael Charles Tobias ends his residency at Georgia College after a semester of filmmaking, community outreach and ecological knowledge sharing.
- The Metaphysics of Protection: A Dancing Star Foundation Book
The Dancing Star Foundation book, The Metaphysics of Protection (Waterside Press, 2014) just published by Prospekt Publishers, Moscow in its first Russian language edition, with Preface by leading Russian philosopher and globalist, Dr. Alexander Chumakov.
- Exclusive Interview with Dr. Michael Tobias, 2016 Martha Daniel Newell Visiting Scholar at GCSU
Read the exclusive interview with GSCU's Her Campus conducted with Tobias concerning the film "No Vacancy".
- MAHB: U.S. – Canada Joint Statement on Climate, Energy, and Arctic Leadership
Read more on President Barack Obama and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joint statement.
- Sociostudies Author Michael C. Tobias
- Viewing Art In A Different Way
- Don’t Miss The ‘Environmental Impact’ Exhibition at Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art.
The exhibit runs through Sunday, May 1.
- View An Excerpt From The ‘Environmental Impact’ Panel At Saint Mary’s College
- Michael Charles Tobias To Speak At Georgia College
Dr. Michael Charles Tobias, President of Dancing Star Foundation, to speak on how to incorporate environmental sustainability in school curriculum. The event takes place on March 7, 2016, at 12pm.
- COP21: Michael Tobias
The Many Shades of Green newest podcast features global ecologist and animal rights activist Michael Tobias, to discuss the Conference of Parties (COP21) taking place in Paris.
- A Discussion About the Fate of the Earth with Michael Tobias
- Mad Cowboy Documentary
Watch the six part documentary on the story of Howard Lyman, the fourth generation cattle rancher turned vegan activist. Directed by Michael Tobias.
- The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam Presents: Environmental Impact
September 3rd - Oct. 31st 2015
- The Club of Budapest Presents: E-Book ‘Why Life Matters’
Interviews conducted by Michael Charles Tobias & Jane Gray Morrison.
- Eco News Network: Eco Essays
Eco News Network is pleased to share the latest Eco Essay by Michael Tobias and Jane Morrison titled "Living in a World of Science, Ethics, Heartbreak and Love."
- Ecotourism: A Partnership with Nature?
Watch Michael Tobias "The Perils and Promise of Ecotourism" discussion in a special symposium co-hosted by The Canisius College Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations, The Brock University Department of Tourism Management and The William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership that took place on January 18-19th of 2015.