Urbanism & the Integral Lens of Patrick Geddes
Urbanization is one of the great trends in the history of homo-sapiens and planet Earth itself, and by the end of this century some three-quarters of all people are expected to be living in cities. This has potentially profound implications for the evolution of humans and the biosphere. As such, urbanization is a rich topic […]
Supersonic whip, and Sacred weapons of cultures
The physical and mental general benefits of martial arts are known. When examined from the perspective of the left quadrants and the SD model, new potentials emerge. My initiations to the transpersonal levels are the supersonic whip – as a sacred weapon, and my soaring horse as a companion. The “holy struggles” of religions, cultures, […]
Psychotherapy, Spirituality and Shadow
Explore the complex adaptive system of Psychotherapy, Spirituality, and Shadow in this dynamic presentation. What are the differences, the similarities, and the complex interactive dynamics of these 3 pillars of consciousness? What role may Psychotherapy have in Spiritual development? What effects does Shadow have on the Spiritual life? How might Spirituality improve one’s Psychology? Explore […]
Meeting of Consortium of Integral Scholars
The inaugural in-person meeting of the International Consortium of Integral Scholars (the Consortium) is open to existing Consortium members and to interested people within the integral academic research community. Agenda: Round of brief introductions Discussion of draft Constitution (objectives, structure, membership, roles, etc.) Structure for ongoing collaboration Monthly online calls Research Portal Commitments: What are […]
Evolution from orange-green to teal organizations
Teal models are emerging and proving valuable for the management of complexity and progress towards humanist organizations. In this paper an AQAL analysis applied to Laloux case-research methodology is proposed, as a tool to help evolution. The model has been used in some case studies. The conceptual model compares the most relevant issues that differentiate […]
Foundational work of Clare Graves and Integral
The work of psychologist Clare Graves, a professor at Union College in New York, represented an early contribution to developmental psychology. Ken Wilber has acknowledged the value of Graves’ work as informing different aspects of the AQAL metatheory and its applications. This presentation based on work of a team of scholars with the Graves archives […]
Integral: Change, Communication and Human Niches
‘Change’, when often used in light conversation, is perceived to be a simple process within an organisation. However, change within any organisation is a concept that is complex and multidimensional. In the new world of work, change is so prevalent, organisations facing challenges of communicating transformation awareness to employees, and confirming management skills are at […]
Clare Graves Legacy: Pillars of Integral Thought
The work of psychologist Clare Graves, a professor at Union College in New York, represented an early contribution to developmental psychology. Ken Wilber has acknowledged the value of Graves’ work as informing different aspects of the AQAL metatheory and its applications. This presentation based on work of a team of scholars with the Graves archives […]
Transcending Purpose: Purposeless Meaning in Life
Novel research explored how two essential aspects of human experience relate to each other: (a) one’s stage of psychosocial maturity (operationalized through integral ego development stages), and (b) one’s conception and experience of meaning in their life. The study suggests that adults at postconventional stages of ego development experience and conceive of meaning-in-life in a […]