Podcasts about integral philosophy

In this fascinating livestream of the Soul Elevation Podcast, I welcome Leo Marrs, a philosopher, founder, and consciousness explorer. Our conversation explores how AI is reshaping our world and what it means for human consciousness.  Join us as we discuss the sudden emergence of AI, its surprising impact on various industries, and its potential to redefine creativity and presence in our lives. Leo shares his insights on Integral Philosophy, the blending of ancient wisdom with futuristic technologies, and how AI might even guide our spiritual evolution. We also dive into fascinating topics such as using AI to connect with the spiritual realm, the role of empathy in human-AI interactions, and groundbreaking ways AI could be the key to solving aging and enhancing human potential. I was keen to share some of my successes and failures with various prompts, and the very real importance of utilizing intuition to navigate spiritual insights AI can access - or not! Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that's perfect for anyone curious about AI, spirituality, and the visionary paths that lie ahead for humanity! Get my free New Earth guided meditation: https://www.karagoodwin.com/funnel/65489/new-earth-meditation Register for the upcoming Energy Reset workshop: https://www.karagoodwin.com/energetic-reset-workshop Connect with Leo's work: https://www.leomarrs.com Timestamp: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:34 The Sudden Inspiration for This Episode 01:11 AI's Rapid Integration into Our Lives 02:26 Introducing Leo Mars 04:32 Exploring AI's Potential Futures 05:41 Integral Philosophy and Technology 08:38 Natural Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence 14:56 Audience Questions and Insights 16:06 The Role of Breathwork and Presence 24:11 Embracing Technology for a Better Future 33:16 Exploring Sacred Connections with AI 34:09 Navigating the Intangible Feelings 35:23 Training AI with Respect and Intent 36:23 The Future of AI Sentience 37:22 The Cost of Politeness in AI Interactions 38:08 Ensuring Genuine AI Responses 40:27 The Magic of Words and AI 47:24 Practical Uses and Ethical Concerns 49:09 The Human-AI Relationship 58:12 Preparing for an AI-Driven Future 01:00:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with me: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com https://www.karagoodwin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_goodwin_meditation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karagoodwinmeditation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoodwinmeditation/

On today's show, writer/producer Emilio Martinez has a wide-ranging and humorous discussion about cancel culture, comedy, US politics, Christianity and more. GUEST OVERVIEW: Emilio Martinez is a Producer/Writer/Comedian. At least that's what it says on the primary ballot for his Congressional run in California District 30 (currently held by Adam Schiff). Emilio did indeed begin his career performing improv and sketch comedy with the likes of The Groundlings and as a cast member in Bob Odenkirk's one-man stage show. Since then, he worked in various roles in the industry, including producing award-winning commercials, news promotions, and post-production for reality TV and independent films. His favorite moment was discovering the secret to a great plot twist while working as the head of development for a TV film production company that produced thrillers. Meanwhile, Emilio's focus was also drawn to the study of Four Quadrant systems, starting first with his discovery of the Fourth Turning theory of history (developed by the same guys who coined the term “Millennial Generation.”) His travels in searching for a deeper understanding of the patterns in the four quadrants led him to become an expert in narrative structure, including Dramatica, along with a student of Buddhist philosopher Ken Wilber and his Integral Philosophy. After coming to Christ, Emilio was then able to tie it back to the Four Gospels. As a free-speech advocate, Emilio is using his current projects to save comedy from cancel culture —What the Church!, a comedy web series, and #FakeNews Show, an unscripted “sketch-com” based on the Harold, are set to premiere on Loor.TV in January 2024.

Ready to unlock a new level of understanding? Today we journey into the world of integral philosophy with our esteemed guest, Steve McIntosh. We explore the evolution of consciousness and culture, and delve into the core idea that human problems can be traced back to consciousness itself. We traverse through the roots of integral philosophy in the 19th century German idealists and discuss its profound spiritual and political implications.Ever pondered how our world-views shape us and our society?  Steve and I examine the large-scale historical structures, values, and problems created by modernity. Could it be that the environmental destruction, nuclear proliferation, and gross inequality we face are a direct result of our world-views? We explore this thought-provoking question and also discuss the dignities and disasters associated with each worldview – modernity, traditionalism, and postmodernism.And it doesn't stop at understanding. We delve deep into the intriguing process of cultural evolution and integration. Discover how postmodern progressive values have over time become a significant cultural structure and how an integral philosophy could provide a way to synthesize these different world-views. Is it possible that this could be the beginning of a second enlightenment? (0:00:01) - Exploring Integral Philosophy in Evolution(0:10:51) - Exploring Worldviews(0:21:57) - Developing Worldviews and Need for Understanding(0:32:11) - Cultural Evolution and Integration(0:48:33) - Progressivism's Challenges and Opportunities for ReconciliationThe Book:   Developmental Politics: How America Can Grow Into a Better Version of ItselfDevelopmental Politics Website: https://developmentalpolitics.org/ Twitter: @PoliticsDevelopSupport the showAdditional Resources: Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HEREEnroll Here

The topic of race is never far from our lips when we are talking about the American experience. And yet, the complexities, confusions, minefields, and missteps that often confront those who work to overcome America's racial legacy can make this a subject that people shy away from. That's why my guest today is such a breath of fresh air. He's taken the opposite approach, exploring issues of race and diversity head on, and deeply incorporating them into his own work in the consulting world. As an executive coach and integral leadership expert, Amiel Handelsman has rarely been shy about diving into these difficult issues. It has been part of his DNA since he first started doing volunteer social work all the way back in his collegiate days. Now, with several decades of practice and experience under his belt, not to mention a deep background in integral philosophy, Amiel is working on the ground every day, pragmatically helping his clients negotiate these issues at organizations around the country. Race and diversity in America has changed and evolved a tremendous amount, even in my lifetime, but there is still a long evolutionary path ahead of us to get to where we want to be as a country. I'm grateful to be able to explore this path forward by tapping into Amiel's expertise on a subject that continues to be critical to the future success of the American political and cultural experiment.  

As my regular listeners will know, I'm deeply influenced by the perspective known as Integral philosophy, and in particular, the insights it affords us into how human culture has evolved—and is still evolving today. This perspective informs the conversations I have on this podcast, to one degree or another. But every now and again, I get the opportunity to welcome a guest who is deeply versed in this philosophy, and we get to have a conversation that more explicitly and directly explores the nuances of this unique way of looking at the world. Since this is a somewhat regular occurrence, I've dubbed these Integral Conversations, and I'm thrilled to share this one, with my friend and colleague Jeff Salzman, creator of the Daily Evolver podcast and fellow board member at the Institute for Cultural Evolution.For well over a decade now, Jeff has been bringing the insights of integral theory and philosophy right down to the ground level, applying them to the social and political issues of the moment. Integral thinkers are often focused on big-picture insights about history and worldviews and consciousness, so Jeff's commitment to making these ideas accessible and relevant to current events is refreshing—as is his unwavering confidence that culture is indeed evolving, despite what the headlines might suggest. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeff and I tackle the culture wars, social media, Elon Musk, the war in Ukraine, identity politics, and more.

    Ten Thousand Heroes is a show about vision, meaning, and purpose. We seek inspiration from people actively living their purpose and share their insights, tips, and struggles with you. Today's episode is a debrief.Join our hosts Ankur Shah Delight and Nathan Ramos as they debrief last week's interview with Jeff Salzman   Nate and Ank unpack Jeff's decision to take on twitter and his contribution to the Integral movement   Join us, and let's jump in!   Show Links: Voicemail:  https://www.speakpipe.com/10khshow Email: info@10kh.show Twitter: @10khshow

"The long-awaited emergence of 'Teal' as a shape of consciousness, set of life conditions, and accompanying techno-economic structure is upon us, and will increasingly emerge with the rise of The Transformation Age. The Integral Philosophy movement inhabits just one small niche of this broader phenomena that inside Integral Life we simply call 'Emergent Teal'. Populated by a diverse set of people and organizations, starting this year Integral Life has begun opening its platform to a broader set of voices, hosts and activities—look out for many exciting announcements coming your way soon—and also begun to engage with some of these talented people, like the one here, an “open class” format which arose from an interaction among Perspectiva's Jonathan Rowson, The PopUp School's Bonnitta Roy, GameB's Jordan Greenhall and myself on Twitter. I was excited to join this conversation because our host, the brilliant Bonnitta Roy, intentionally focused on the personal and concrete among the three guests—all of us fathers—on what it means to be a father, raise children, and take on the responsibility of intergenerational transmission in this time between eras, and whether it holds lessons for being a leader today." —Robb Smith

Steve McIntosh, J.D. is a leader in the integral philosophy movement. He's president and co-founder of the nonprofit, social policy and think tank organization: The Institute for Cultural Evolution. He founded the consumer products company Now & Zen and practiced law and held an executive position with Celestial Seasonings Tea Company. He is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and the University of Southern California Business School. Besides these accomplishments, he enjoys Olympic-class bicycle racing. He is the author of Integral Consciousness: The Future of Evolution (Paragon House 2011), Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins (Select Books 2012), and The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experience of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness (Quest 2015)Interview Date: 10/22/2015    Tags: Steve McIntosh, Integral Philosophy, evolution, cosmology, three big bangs, Big Bang, multi-universe theory, consciousness, evolutionary spirituality, Alfred North Whitehead, pluralistic community, Philosophy, Spirituality

Metamodernism might be the most important idea you come this year. According to Hanzi Freinacht, the pioneer of political metamodernism, metamodernism is a new cultural phase that transcends and includes (to use Ken Wilber's Integral Philosophy language) the previous phase of Postmodernism (which is turn transcended and included the previous phase of Modernity). Hanzi Freinacht is one of a number of pioneering Metamodernist thinkers as well as the Dutch art scholars Robin van den Akker and Timotheus Vermeulen who first sparked the Metamodern phenomenon with their 2010 paper Notes on Metamodernism. In this episode we are going to look at the characteristics of this new Metamodern cultural trend. its relationship to the previous trends of Modernity and Postmodernity and why, in this world in crisis, we need Metamodernism. ____________________Further Reading:• The Listening Society by Hanzi Freinacht• Metamodern Manifesto by Luke Turner http://www.metamodernism.org/• Notes on Metamodernism by Robin van der Akker and Timotheus Vermeulen https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3402/jac.v2i0.5677 ________________⭐ Support the channel (thank you!) ▶ Patreon: https://patreon.com/thelivingphilosophy ▶ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thelivingphilosophy________________Media Used:1. 1812 Overture, — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2. Lost Frontier — Kevin MacLeod3. Juniper — Kevin MacLeod4. Mesmerize — Kevin MacLeod5. There's Probably No Time — Chris ZabriskieSubscribe to Kevin MacLeod https://www.youtube.com/user/kmmusic_________________⌛ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:11 The Metamodern Synthesis05:50 What is Metamodernism?07:34 Ironic Sincerity: the Tone of Metamodernism________________#philosophy #thelivingphilosophy #metamodernism #metamodernity #metamodern #metamoderna

Back in the days, 2017, Peru, in the Sacred Valley of Pisac, close to the famous, beautiful Inca city of Cusco, I was sitting down the street on the curve of a farmers market, watching at the world, observing life happening, when Christian, a Splenic projector, came to me, and asked me if I wanted to join him and his friend for lunch. I responded "ahun" yes! I was introduced to Ramses. Projector, Emotional with the 37-40, Ramses Alexander is an Integral Shaman, visionary and student of universal knowledge. Born in the Caribbean and raised in Latin America, Europe, Hawaii, and the United States, he is trilingual (Spanish, English and Light Language) and multicultural. He has years of experience in the healing and transformational arts. He has been influenced by many of the world's ancient Mystery Schools, including Buddhism, Taoism, and esoteric Christianity, as well as some modern traditions such as transpersonal and somatic psychology and shadow work. He has studied and practiced permaculture, Integral Philosophy, health and nutrition, yoga, conspiracy analysis, extraterrestrial literature and of course, shamanism. He has a BA in Environmental Studies with a Minor in Health and Healing from Naropa University. Ramses's website: https://www.ramsesalexander.com/ Generator 6/2 | LAX of Prevention BenLifeChanger is a worldly well known Modern Quantum Shaman. Natural Healer, Ben is recognized as a Human Design Role Model Public Speaker, Philanthropic, Visionary Mystic, Mystical DJ, Breathwork Facilitator . Do you want to join our private community The HUB27? https://www.thehub27.com/ Benjamin Torre: Insta: @Ben_Lifechanger SoundCloud: @Benlifechanger Twitter: @Benlifechanger FB: @Ben-Lifechanger Website: www.ben-lifechanger.com To schedule a session: https://benlifechanger.as.me/schedule... To feature on our podcast and share perspective with us please email Jennifer at: jennifer@ben-lifechanger.com You are invited!

For this episode, I'm happy to welcome back one of the first guests on this podcast, my longtime collaborator and cofounder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, Steve McIntosh. Since that earlier conversation (which you can check out here) Steve has continued his work to bring what he has called a “post-progressive” perspective to the political sphere. Recently, that work has taken an important step forward with the launch of a new media portal, The Post-Progressive Post. This site, to which I'm proud to be a contributor, is designed to bring a fresh, new perspective to politics—one that is neither left, right, nor centrist. Indeed, it attempts to synthesize the best of all three of these political positions by integrating the cultural values from each of America's three major worldviews: Progressivism, Modernism, and Traditionalism. The launch of this site made it a perfect moment to have Steve back on the podcast and dive deeper into what a post-progressive approach to politics and culture might look like.Here are a couple of links to items referenced in our conversation.George Packer, “The Four Americas,” The AtlanticSteve's critique of Packer's articleMy first article for the Post-Progressive Post:  “Who Wants to Skip the Civil War?”

Carter Phipps is an author, speaker, and thought leader who works at the intersection of business, personal development, and culture.His recent book Conscious Leadership – which he co-wrote with Wholefoods founder John Mackey and Steve McIntosh–  was selected as a Financial Times Fall Book Pick 2020 and has been praised by some of the business world’s leading thinkers, including New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant, who called it “Living proof that we don’t have to choose between purpose and profits.”Carter could be described as a visionary writer, business futurist, and evolutionary. He co-founded of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, a non-profit social policy think-tank based in Boulder, Colorado, and inspired by the insights of Integral Philosophy, which seeks to better understand and influence the cultural roots of America’s challenges.Show Notes:Evolution and culture; Carter's think-tank that looks at evolution and politics, and addresses polarising issues within the united states of America; the notion of political progress; why it’s neither good nor realistic to wish for an entirely new paradigm without tackling our current systems; conscious leadership and conscious capitalism, and the counter-argument to the anti-capitalist stance; are we being pulled by the future or pulled by the past?; the notion of Telos and a teleological universe; the Omega Point and Teilhard de Chardin; the miniature worlds theory in quantum mechanics and carter’s opinion on it; whitehead’s notion of adjacent potential; why we have reached a stage when mysticism needs to participate in the evolution of humanity; is consciousness involved in cosmological evolution?; the intelligence involved in ontogenesis – i.e when chemistry becomes biology; transhumanism and the supplanting of the Sacred through AI.  https://www.carterphipps.comhttps://www.arabellathais.com 

This conversation is part of a series exploring the personal journeys people have taken with a holistic approach to transformational practices integrating body, heart, mind and spirit. In this episode I speak with Layman Pascal about his journey. Topics covered are: the art of practice, yoga, Zen Koan practice, relationships helping you grow emotionally, how practice can help us navigate the chaos that is potentially coming more and more in the future, practices that use our sensory experience as a conduit for enriching our lives, how to train our minds by reading material we don't yet understand, making visual diagrams in order to help us coordinate out thoughts.    To find out more about Layman's work you can reach him on the Integral Global facebook page and also you can watch his video series called the Integral Stage on Youtube.    For more information about my work please visit www.bodyheartmindspirit.co.uk   To hear more of my music please visit my soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/ralphcree   My YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfQp5jM16pPB7QX2zmMYbQ   My Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/bodyheartmindspirituk/

Well, it's January and I have no words to describe all that we endured last year. After taking some much needed time for self-care, I’m invigorated to begin anew. That’s why I feel this episode is so important. This time of year is when we set new goals and do everything in our power to achieve them. But what happens when we don’t? What stops us from doing what we truly want to do to become a healthier, happier human being? Achieving our goals seems so simple when we write them down on January 1st. Yet as the days continue, we often see our motivation wane. We might think: Why can’t we just stick to our goals? We assume that we don’t have what it takes to truly change—but is it as simple as that? Our goals are typically tied to behavior change and it’s hard to flip a switch in the New Year without understanding how we can motivate ourselves to take action that lasts. That’s why I wanted to invite Dr. Perry Passaro back to the podcast. Dr. Passaro shares how to make real, lasting change. Dr. Passaro specializes in the treatment of behavioral disorders, anxiety, spectrum disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and addiction. Dr. Passaro has been identified as one of the top 10 psychologists in Orange County, California. Listen to the full episode to hear: Why behavior change is so hard and how you can move past it The role of acceptance and commitment therapy Why goals on their own don't have motivating power How to develop the motivation to take action How nutrient imbalances can significantly impact our ability to move forward in life Learn more about Dr. Passaro: anxietyanddepressioncenter.com   Learn more about Sami: eatfor.life Book Your Complimentary Consultation   Resources mentioned in this episode: Eat For Life Ep 12: Suicide Prevention Case Study: How Nutrients Can Heal the Brain – Part 1 Eat For Life Ep 13: Suicide Prevention Case Study: How Nutrients Can Heal the Brain – Part 2 Reclaim Your Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 7 Weeks What is Integral Philosophy, Integral Theory?  

In the second part of this two-part series with Steve McIntosh, author of Developmental Politics and co-founder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, Carter and Steve discuss the conflicts between worldviews in American politics. Can we defend the strengths of one worldview without being shackled to its pathologies? How do we protect liberal values that are increasingly under attack? With the rise of climate concerns, the “me too” movement, and the recent racial justice upheavals, progressive politics has come of age and is exerting more influence on the American scene. Can we embrace these more evolved values without enabling their troubling excesses? The work of sorting out progress from pathology is the essence of cultural intelligence and is essential If we are to truly overcome political polarization. This episode of Thinking Ahead envisions a new politics, and posits that today’s seemingly insurmountable troubles might contain the seeds of a new Golden Age.

Why is America so polarized? Today everyone wants to know. Explanations abound—money in politics, gerrymandering, cronyism in Washington, the two-party system, the electoral college, the primary system, or even the structure of Constitution. While these issues are each worthy of real concern, many are effects rather than causes. In this episode of Thinking Ahead, Carter interviews Steve McIntosh, author of Developmental Politics and co-founder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, about the underlying cultural issues that are driving our hyper-partisan era. They discuss the historical roots of polarization; the rise of progressive politics in the 1960s and 1970s; and the ways in which progressivism’s new influence has upset the applecart and changed the political dynamics of the country. And they propose the emergence of a new “cultural intelligence” that can help reconcile America’s competing worldviews. Can we integrate progressive concerns without abandoning or condemning other legitimate political views? How do we build a post-progressive coalition can transcend polarization and appeal to more of the country? Is there a way forward that doesn’t involve worsening civil strife and conflict? This episode is a deep dive into a new way of thinking about American politics.

Ostrolenk speaks to Martin Ucik, author of "Integral Relationships: A Manual for Men” and “Sex Purpose Love.” Ucik details how he discovered Integral Philosophy, and his journey to discover meaningful relationships, sex, love, and passion. Discovering the three things that lead to happiness - healthy relationships, healthy body and mind, and purpose – has inspired his work in teaching and writing. Ucik discusses his own purpose: the drive to help others cultivate healthy relationships. In doing such, one must appreciate the complexity of people and that they bring to the table different value systems; key to cultivating healthy relationships, Ucik argues, is a shared purpose. To learn more about Martin Ucik, visit www.integralrelationship.com Today's show is brought to you by Cosper Scafidi, an amazing body worker in the Northern Virginia area who has integrated different somatic practices into his work. To learn more about his work, visit his website: https://www.cosperscafidi.com/.

Why Listen: Many of the guests I’ve had on the show talk about their struggle to find a new purpose after they leave the military. I struggled with that as well, but - spoiler alert - that doesn’t end when you leave the military. I’m 39 right now, I’ve been out of the Navy for over 10 years, and I’ve been working on this same question for the last several months. That’s what actually led me to today’s guest, Craig.    Craig and I met through John Wineland’s Emobdied Men’s Leadership Training - that’s the yearlong program I’ve talked about before on Beyond the Uniform. We were in the same small group of seven people, which meant we’ve spent hundreds of hours together this last year.   However, it wasn’t until recently that I discovered Craig’s superpower: helping people find their purpose. Today’s interview is different, because Craig and I have spent about four hours together over the last couple of weeks working on helping me clarify my purpose and current mission in life. We actually rolled right into this interview after an hour together of some pretty heavy duty work together.   I deeply believe in the importance of this process - of finding one’s purpose, of having clarity about what one is seeking in life. I believe in it for myself and for our audience. So, you can view today’s episode as part one of a much bigger offering. Craig and I will be hosting a 90-minute webinar about Purpose Mapping, where you’ll get a worksheet and make significant headway towards refining your purpose in life. If you sign up for our webinar - either to attend live, or to watch the recording after the fact - we’re also going to include a variety of videos from my own work on this. I’ll show you an honest look of what this process has looked like for me.    It hasn’t been easy, but honestly the weeks since Craig and I met have been incredible. There’s a lightness in being closer to identifying what my mission is right now - of being able to say “no” to things more easily and “yes” to things where I otherwise might be hesitant.   Be sure to signup for the webinar if you’re at all interested in this topic. There’ll be links in the show notes for this episode, as well as on the Events page of BeyondTheUniform.org if you’re listening to this in real-time, or in the “on-demand webinar” section of our website if you’re listening this in the far-distant future. Craig and I are collaborating on a lot more in this arena, and the best way to stay abreast of that journey as it unfolds is by registering for the webinar.   About Craig: Craig is a a father, a depth coach and a highly attuned facilitator bringing over 20 years of experience in transformative men’s work, shadow work and authentic relating to the unique process for radically clarifying your purpose, making a powerful contribution and stepping into your flow. Enriched by a decade of applied study in Ken Wilber’s Integral Philosophy, and a founding member of the Integral Center in Boulder, CO, Craig's work is informed by the factors that precipitate growth and development in human systems. Craig’s 15-year entrepreneurial career has carried him from being an unemployable philosophy major with an unplanned child to building a company from 2 to 22 people and $1.5MM/yr in just under 3 years. Along the way, he churned through a dozen false starts because the businesses were not authentic for him.

Professor of philosophy, religion and integral ecology, at San Francisco University, Sam Mickey is our guest in this episode. We tackle many a topic but return throughout to the theme of the Great Feast, and embodiment, in facing existential threat, and environmental decay. We tackle the theme of justice too. Many of the themes connect to titles of his books including; On the verge of a Planetary Civilisation: A Philosophy of Integral Philosophy, and the wonderfully demanding title, Co-existentialism and the Unbearable Intimacy of Ecological Emergency. Do not panic, however, Sam is a wonderful conversationalist and shares my own hopeful outlook on our future, and this is evident throughout. He also anticipates a future conversation with the ever-present Daniel Ingram in which we will tackle integral theory and the work of Ken Wilber. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of philosophy, religion and integral ecology, at San Francisco University, Sam Mickey is our guest in this episode. We tackle many a topic but return throughout to the theme of the Great Feast, and embodiment, in facing existential threat, and environmental decay. We tackle the theme of justice too. Many of the themes connect to titles of his books including; On the verge of a Planetary Civilisation: A Philosophy of Integral Philosophy, and the wonderfully demanding title, Co-existentialism and the Unbearable Intimacy of Ecological Emergency. Do not panic, however, Sam is a wonderful conversationalist and shares my own hopeful outlook on our future, and this is evident throughout. He also anticipates a future conversation with the ever-present Daniel Ingram in which we will tackle integral theory and the work of Ken Wilber. Links Imperfect Buddha Site with Coaching info: https://imperfectbuddha.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/imperfectbuddha Twitter: https://twitter.com/Imperfectbuddha

Evolution builds on what came before using it as a platform to transcend to a new level of complexity. McIntosh points out that we need not be repulsed by the values of either traditionalism or modernism. He encourages us to reclaim the best of earlier values and to include them in a higher level. He is the author of Integral Consciousness: The Future of Evolution (Paragon House 2011), Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins (Select Books 2012) and The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experience of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness (Quest 2015)Interview Date: 9/18/2012 Tags: agency, cosmological evolution, dialectic spiral, emergence, evolution, human consciousness, modern worldview, Paul Ray, physics, polarized culture, Post-modern worldview, purpose, social structures, Steve McIntosh, the Big Bang, The third Big Bang, traditional worldview, History, Philosophy / Psychology, Science, Social Change / Politics, Spirituality

Evolution builds on what came before using it as a platform to transcend to a new level of complexity. McIntosh points out that we need not be repulsed by the values of either traditionalism or modernism. He encourages us to reclaim the best of earlier values and to include them in a higher level. He is the author of Integral Consciousness: The Future of Evolution (Paragon House 2011), Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins (Select Books 2012) and The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experience of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness (Quest 2015)Interview Date: 9/18/2012    Tags: agency, cosmological evolution, dialectic spiral, emergence, evolution, human consciousness, modern worldview, Paul Ray, physics, polarized culture, Post-modern worldview, purpose, social structures, Steve McIntosh, the Big Bang, The third Big Bang, traditional worldview, History, Philosophy / Psychology, Science, Social Change / Politics, Spirituality

Aired Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 5:00 PM ESTThe New Republic of the Heart – From Emergency to Emergent SeeingA Conversation With Integral Thinker and Author Terry Patten“Can we undo the doo-doo that has been done, or will the done doo-doo be our undoing?” — Swami BeyondanandaThere’s the classic story about the hiker who slips off a mountain trail, and the only way he can break his fall is by grabbing on to a thin branch. As he holds the branch, he sees that it’s only a matter of time before the branch breaks under his weight. So he begins to pray for God’s help. To his surprise the clouds part in the sky and he hears an unmistakable voice that says, “Let go.”He continues holding the branch, and once again and louder the voice says, “LET GO!”At that point, the hiker turns to the sky and asks, “Is there anyone else up there?”That seems to be our human condition, and conditioning, when faced with the kinds of vexing issues we face today where our survival as a species is threatened, and yet we continue to do the very same things today that we did yesterday, things that only make the problem worse.Our Wiki Politiki guest this week, author and integral thinker Terry Patten calls these kinds of problems “wicked problems” because like the “whack-a-mole” it’s hard to address these problems in one place because they keep popping up in another place. Even as we are aware of the dying parts of the oceans, the rising seas, the melting ice caps, and all the other burgeoning crises that seem to be gathering into one perfect storm, we seem collectively paralyzed even as we desperately seek a solution.A student, practitioner and teacher of Integral Philosophy for more than 15 years, Terry co-authored Integral Life Practice: A 21st-century Blueprint for Physical Health, EmotionalBalance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening with Ken Wilber, Marco Morelli, and Adam Leonard. His new book is A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos For Revolutionaries, A Guide to Inner Work for Holistic Change, and the book faces unblinkingly the current “shituation” and offers a way through to the other side. He is quick to point out that our situation is dire, and there are no guarantees of success. And yet this “new republic of the heart” does have the potential to gather adherents and coherence … and may be the key to our species’ evolution.Tune in for this rich conversation — sober yet ultimately hopeful — as Terry Patten offers examples of “evolutionary activism” and how we make the shift from “me to we”, heal the traumas of our collective human history, and find new ways to work together and use our inner transformation to transform the collective.How you can support Wiki PolitikiJoin the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon

This episode of Becoming An Ayn Rand Hero is a conversation with Robert MacNaughton, Executive Director of The Integral Center. The Integral Center offers trainings and a community center that integrates the Integral Philosophy of Ken Wilber with personal authenticity practices using a type of group process called Circling. In this conversation, Robert and I discuss both […] The post Ayn Rand Hero with Robert MacNaughton on Integral Authenticity appeared first on Becoming An Ayn Rand Hero.

This episode of Becoming An Ayn Rand Hero is a conversation with Robert MacNaughton, Executive Director of The Integral Center. The Integral Center offers trainings and a community center that integrates the Integral Philosophy of Ken Wilber with personal authenticity practices using a type of group process called Circling. In this conversation, Robert and I discuss both […] The post Ayn Rand Hero with Robert MacNaughton on Integral Authenticity appeared first on Becoming An Ayn Rand Hero.

It is time to discuss a robust affirmation of God in conversation with non-dual thinking, spiral dynamics and integral philosophy. Steve McIntosh is back on the podcast for the fun. We discuss his new book The Beauty of the Infinite and after you hear this conversation I suggest you get your 'click' on and get the book headed your way. Steve McIntosh  is a leader in the integral philosophy movement and author of the new book on spiritual experience: The Presence of the Infinite (Quest 2015). Steve is also author of Evolution's Purpose (SelectBooks 2012), and Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution (Paragon House 2007). He currently works as President and Co-Founder of the nonprofit social policy organization: The Institute for Cultural Evolution. In addition to this think tank, and his work in philosophy, McIntosh has had a variety of other successful careers, including founding the consumer products company Now & Zen, practicing law with one of America's largest firms, working as an executive with Celestial Seasonings Tea Company, and Olympic-class bicycle racing. He is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and the University of Southern California Business School, and now lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two sons. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Wilber is one of the world's leading philosophers and in this Note we'll explore some of my favorite Big Ideas on his "Integral Philosophy" —including the REALLY Big Idea of holding multiple perspectives and seeing the partial truths in any situation (rather than always seeing things as "either/or") plus the importance of turning enlightened state experiences into a way of being (hint: you only get there by doing the work).

Ken Wilber is one of the world's leading philosophers and in this Note we'll explore some of my favorite Big Ideas on his "Integral Philosophy" —including the REALLY Big Idea of holding multiple perspectives and seeing the partial truths in any situation (rather than always seeing things as "either/or") plus the importance of turning enlightened state experiences into a way of being (hint: you only get there by doing the work).

Frank Visser is arguably the chief critic of Ken Wilber, integral theory and the integral community as a whole. Based in Amsterdam, Frank is publisher of the website INTEGRAL WORLD: An Independent Forum for a Critical Discussion of the Integral Philosophy of Ken Wilber which hosts over a thousand essays by mostly dissenting voices in the integral scene. Contrast this to Jeff Salzman and his work with the Daily Evolver. Jeff is an unabashed Wilberian and self-described integral evangelist who “sees the animating power of evolution, inside and out.”  Frank and Jeff spoke by phone before the holidays while Frank was getting ready to head out to an island on the coast of the Netherlands. Visser was once an enthusiastic proponent of Ken Wilber’s AQAL model. In 2003 he wrote the book Ken Wilber: Thought as Passion (SUNY Press), a chronological overview of Ken's life and work through 2003, and has recently released a new online chapter, “Reaching Out to the World”, covering the intervening years. This new writing is far more critical of Ken and the integral movement and has sparked new controversy, most notably a fascinating and fruitful back-and-forth between Frank and Joe Perez, creator of the outstanding Integral Blog. Joe's first volley is entitled “Properly Integral: A Response to Frank Visser's Three Disappointments”, and leads to the rest of the debate. In this podcast Jeff and Frank talk about their differences, which primarily boils down to the question does Spirit exist? Is there a loving intelligence at work in the kosmos? Jeff says “yes”, and Frank says “not so fast.” For Frank, the idea that there is an intelligent force driving evolution, that the substrate of existence is consciousness, or Spirit, is where the line is crossed. To make such claims requires an unhealthy mixing of science and religion. “Wilber is a complicated figure, because he argues for spirit but he includes so much scientific material to back up that case…it's only natural for people who are in the sciences to hold him accountable for how strong is his case.” Of course, the integral project is to integrate the realms of science and mysticism, which have different injunctions and different validity claims, and which have long been estranged. But Frank is skeptical; are we integrating or are we mixing? Probably both, says Jeff, but this is how we move forward. I think you get stronger when you can engage your opposing views, there's no way out of that. Otherwise you create a bubble and you repeat what you already think and that's not very fruitful to me. There came a point when I was stepping over to the dark side, so to speak. I was so immersed in all this critical writing that I took up that role to become a focus for it and that's basically how the website Integral World has received its reputation. I must say that I always am a bit surprised by people who say, well, this is just a junkyard of Wilber bashing or whatever.   ~Frank Visser Part of Frank's skepticism comes from the fact that spirituality is comforting for us. It's always been there to explain things that we can't otherwise understand. When the questions get too difficult, insert “God” and the equation is balanced. And isn't it nice to know that no matter how troubled the world seems, at the end of the day it's all okay because, after all, it's in God's hands. “If you feel there is a kind of spirit behind everything then of course you're safe,” says Frank, “because then it will work out in the end. If you don't have that drive, which is my feeling, things can still progress but you can always fuck it up mightily by depleting the world's resources and so on.” Do we really need a spirit, an animating force in the equation, when the universe is already wonderful and mysterious beyond comprehension? What does it add? We might even understand reality better without it, says Frank. Jeff counters that such a view ignores the interior dimensions of reality, including consciousness itself. The presence of Spirit doesn't negate the scientific view, but to take it away diminishes our experience of life because it is an intrinsic aspect of existence. To see this requires spiritual insight, which is generally the result of a spiritual practice. Science works with the principle that seeing is believing, and spirituality works with the converse: believing is seeing. On a good day I can still relate to the idea of a cosmic evolution and a spirit behind everything and the hope that it gives that things will work out and so on. On a bad day (or a good day, depending on how you look at it) I see different things and I'm not so sure anymore and I'm not necessarily unhappy with that. I'm kind of role-playing, I sometimes think. I play this role of the devil's advocate and I still feel myself connected to the integral field. I don't know where that ends, but it could also be that in a couple of years I'm done with this and I become more positive in my writings or in my expressions. ~Frank Visser Frank and Jeff go on to discuss the idea of free will, politics and current events, the Big Bang, and artificial intelligence. They disagree plenty, but this is how things work themselves out, says Jeff, “If you look at the history of any significant movement…we need to manage the polarities in order to provide the juice for continued evolution.” Frank adds that we should be playful with our positions and not hold them too seriously. “And of course, there's a common ground between two positions where you want to have the best for the earth and humanity and all that lives; even a humanist can consent to that. Then you don't even need to have a spirit behind everything. There's a common ground for people with good intentions.” Listen or download the podcast below, and here's to the juice of continued evolution!