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We had a fantastic Zoom meeting and discussion with the distinguished scholar and academic Ilia Delio. Watch the full presentation and join the discussion here: https://youtu.be/koYGt9BWe1Y Jesuit scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin proposed a cosmic vision of evolution governed by the principle of Omega. Confusion around his use of this symbol has led to speculative […]

In this recent talk to our Zoom group, Steve McIntosh discusses the value of philosophy for personal and social well-being. He also talks about his forthcoming philosophy book, as well as the emerging category of philosophy called “developmental philosophy.” Steve then goes over some of the recently published philosophy books he’s been reading, including: David […]

This Wednesday’s Zoom group will be a bit different. Instead of a guest presenter, this time we’ll focus on interactive discussions and breakout groups centered around two thought-provoking questions 1. If you could change one thing about American society, what would it be? 2. Regarding the evolution of culture and consciousness, where do you see that happening? […]

Last week, process philosopher Matthew Segall, PhD spoke with Steve McIntosh’s Zoom group about Rudolf Steiner’s concept of “Social Threefolding.” Steiner’s idea for the threefolding of society suggests that a conscious differentiation (not division) of economic, political, and cultural domains can bring clarity to the healthy impulses seeking expression in each domain. The hope is […]

In his thought-provoking article, Carter Phipps explores the growing movement of legalized psychedelics, examining both the significant opportunities and potential pitfalls. Drawing parallels to Carl Sagan’s warning about the perils of cultural regression in “The Demon-Haunted World,” Phipps highlights how modern society’s rediscovery of psychedelics could unlock new stages of consciousness and foster spiritual growth. […]

What is happening on the political right in America? The old right, the new right, and even the “post-Trump” right? Where is it going? And how can developmental philosophy help us make sense of it? In his talk, Professor David Storey, categorizes the camps and characters that have emerged on the right, from Christian nationalism, […]

Steve reflects on the campus protests, observing the interplay between the protestors’ mixed motivations, which include both world-centric morality and ethnocentric morality. He discusses how the protests provide a window into the current state of the progressive postmodern worldview overall. He then concludes by observing that the liberation of the Palestinian people ultimately requires an […]

In last week’s Zoom group, Rand Stagen presented The Pursuit of Higher Ground. Rand’s presentation revealed why the root cause of America’s current divisions is not race, class, or politics but worldviews. Drawing upon the wisdom of the Stoics (who invite us to recognize that “what’s IN the way IS the way), Rand revealed the […]

Andrew Davis presented The Cosmic Call of Value: Five Propositions in Steve McIntosh’s monthly Zoom group. In his presentation, he framed his propositions not as declarative statements but as “invitations for attention” or what Alfred North Whitehead refers to as “lures for feeling.” Who are we? Why does anything at all exist? What is it […]

We want to let you know about an upcoming conference on integral philosophy and practice, being organized by Paul Bloch and Tom Habib of the new ICON organization. The conference is being held in Denver, Colorado May 16-19th 2024. Steve McIntosh will be giving a Keynote presentation, and I will also be attending. Here is […]