Meeting of Consortium of Integral Scholars
Members of the International Consortium of Integral Scholars will meet to discuss research projects they are currently working on and various general topics of interest.
An Integral Sustainable Development Case Study
The island of Príncipe, situated off the west coast of Africa, is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with extensive areas of relatively pristine tropical rainforest hosting a rich biodiversity with significant endemism. The island’s population of about 10,000 people depend heavily on the island’s natural resources for their livelihoods. The Faya Foundation is devising a […]
Beyond Patchworks and Network States
Beyond Patchworks and Network States: Toward Wisdom-Centered Governance As traditional governance structures struggle to keep pace with accelerating complexity, new models are emerging—some rooted in participatory deliberation and integral governance, others leaning toward elite technocratic control or radical decentralization. This presentation will contrast these competing visions by examining Nebulocracy and moral graph technology, not as […]
Algorithmic Undertow and Crises in Governance
As we experience waves of unprecedented technological and political upheaval, our ability to maintain a coherent, functioning society is being eroded by algorithmically mediated digital fragmentation. This presentation explores how AI-driven media ecosystems, designed to maximize engagement rather than coherence, have led to a disintegration of shared reality, making institutions more vulnerable to both accidental […]
3 meaning-making capacities to grow consciousness
As human beings, we make meaning of what is happening to us as it is part of our human nature. Meaning-making refers to our personal way of interpreting situations, based on our prior experience, values and beliefs. Our personal meaning-making system shapes our capacity to embrace the world in its complexity, leading us to prioritize […]
Quadrant Interactions
This presentation explores an interaction model, integrating multiple methodological approaches within Ken Wilber’s 4 Quadrant framework increasing its compatibility with the postmodern academic world. Drawing from my dissertation in Religious Studies, I argue for a non-reductionist, interdisciplinary approach that considers subjective experience, cultural narratives, somatic embodiment, and social structures and the varoius interactions between them. […]
‘Deabbreviation’ in Digital Communication
In the digital age, rapid communication often compromises warmth and depth in relationships. Abbreviations like “HBD” instead of “Happy Birthday” reflect a trend of emotional detachment. This paper introduces “deabbreviation,” a process for restoring warmth and depth in digital communication. Rather than just expanding abbreviations, deabbreviation aims to infuse messages with emotional presence and genuine […]
Navigating the Thresholds of Transformation
This presentation introduces the “Thresholds of Transformation” Model, a comprehensive framework for guiding individuals, teams and organizations through transformational processes. Grounded in archetypal psychology, systemic thinking, and Integral Theory, the model identifies eight key thresholds individuals encounter when navigating change, from acceptance to responsibility and connection. By integrating insights from the fields of psychotherapy, leadership […]
Causal models of Growing Up: Insights & Practices
Adult development (“growing up”) has neglected modern statistics and AI. These methods, together with the largest dataset (>80K hand-scored responses), yield unique insights into vertical growth. This talk will share practically applicable insights from this research after a primer on Ego Development Theory (EDT), pioneered by Dr. Cook-Greuter (our advisor). Just as bodies grow in […]
Deepen Widen and Lengthen Transformative Impact
This presentation explores the application of the 3D Framework from Transformative Social Innovation (TSI) theory in guiding social change efforts to achieve more fundamental, wide-spread and sustained impact. Through empirical research on global networks of community-led and student-led sustainability initiatives, I developed the 3D Framework in my doctoral research, offering a conceptual lens and practical […]
