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 […]
Book Launch – The Cosmic Lens
Book Launch – The Cosmic Lens: A New Perspective for Thriving in a Disrupted World (Michiel Doorn, Dr. Birgit Viertlböck) Many people feel anxious about today’s barrage of alarming events (COVID, economy, inflation, supply chain risk, cultural, political, climate disruption, resource scarcities, war, etc.). Older people are wondering what world they are leaving behind for […]
Shock & Awe: Implications of UAP/NHI Disclosure
For over 80 years, the conversation around Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) has been dismissed, ridiculed, and confined to the fringes of society. However, the ongoing global disclosure process accelerating since 2017 is shifting this paradigm, raising profound questions about human evolution, consciousness, and a planetary civilization. How do we integrate these […]
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 […]
Adult Development and Growth Lever Coaching
Add developmental coaching to your practice, and scale your impact. Facilitated by Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter (virtual), Professor Bruce Alderman, Dr. Tamas Madl and Lily Truong, this workshop is designed for interested practitioners. What you’ll get: Differentiate when to use horizontal vs vertical development coaching via theoretical, technical, & experiential modalities; Get an overview of Leadership […]
Democratizing Adult Development: A Use of/ for AI
In the age of AI and application of AI, what are the arguments for and against using AI in adult assessment scoring? Situated within an Integral lens, we will take you on a journey to uncover how human-expert scorers are trained, and score adult development assessments (specifically Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter’s Maturity Assessment for Professionals– MAP), […]
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 […]
Planet Dharma: Contemporary Enlightenment
This poster is for our spiritual community’s online platform, Planet Dharma. Since 2012 my partner, team, and I have pioneered virtual community with our spiritual teachings. These are grounded in Theravadin, Zen, and Himalayan Buddhism plus the Western Mysteries, combined with applied spiritual practices that are essential for stage development, such as Integral Theory, Fifth […]
Bringing wholeness to politics with Deep Democracy
Deep Democracy is a powerful tool for addressing shadow dimensions in groups and the larger society. In this interactive workshop, I will first give a short introduction to the principles of a new, integral paradigm of doing politics. The first principle is about including more perspectives, especially the inner quadrants. Based on the work of […]
Wholeness in politics – surfing the polarities
The world is craving for re-connection and healing in all areas. As we approach the climax of late modern consciousness, the collateral damages that this structure of consciousness has – and is bringing about every day – become ever more clearly visible. We see division all around us, in all areas, across the globe. It […]
