Roger Walsh provides us with a brilliant, big picture perspective, pointing out that at the heart of shamanism (and every great world tradition) are psychospiritual technologies—actual practices—that lead us to the doorway of the Great Mystery, and that service is the culmination of each tradition, both as a means to and an expression of one’s realization.
Ready, Steady, Grow! The Art and Science of Vertical Development
Beena Sharma and Corey deVosCorey deVos and Beena Sharma explore the concept of vertical development and its importance in today’s world. Beena, with over 30 years of experience in the field, shares her journey and evolving understanding of vertical development.
Knowledge by Description & Acquaintance
Corey deVosThis polarity encompasses the interplay between conceptual understanding and direct experience in our quest for knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge by description provides us with structured frameworks, theories, and models that help us organize and interpret the world around us. In contrast, knowledge by acquaintance offers the richness of firsthand experience, intuitive insights, and embodied understanding. Both modes of knowing are essential for a comprehensive grasp of reality.
How America Got Here: A 50 Year Journey to Polarization
Robb Smith and Josh LeonardRobb Smith and Josh Leonard look at the deep structures — in the form of actual events, policies and decisions between 1970 and 2024 — that radically shifted America from one form of system “regime” and associated equilibrium, that of relative national coherence in the early 1970s, into a new, radically- and qualitatively-different regime and equilibrium of extreme polarized decoherence of 2024.
Radical Wholeness and the Five Paths of Transformation
Ken Wilber and Andrew HolecekKen Wilber and Andrew Holecek explore the frontiers of integral theory and human consciousness. Ken shares some of the key insights from his latest book, “Finding Radical Wholeness,” offering a novel and deeply insightful perspective on the nature of reality and human development.
Democracy in Decline? The Supreme Court and the Threat to Public Morality
Mark Fischler, Roger Walsh and John DupuyHow did the democratic process and the values it represents — equality and liberty for all — come to be teetering on the brink? Mark illuminates the fact that the Constitution is not a set-in-stone document, but eminently open to interpretation, and explains that its interpretation is a direct reflection of the worldviews of the Supreme Court justices. In fact, the whole process of democracy needs to be aligned with a certain level of development in order to deliver…
Can Integral Theory Actually Help the World?
Keith Martin-SmithKeith Martin-Smith explores the potential and pitfalls of integral theory in addressing global challenges. He argues that while integral thinking offers valuable tools for understanding complex systems and human development, it often falls short in practice due to misapplication and ego-driven superiority complexes. Keith proposes a more nuanced approach: treating people as unique individuals, communicating integral ideas more skillfully, and focusing on practical applications rather than theoretical grandstanding.
Transforming Law Enforcement: Integral Policing Roundtable
Chris Orrey, Ryan Johansen, Gestur Palmason and Josh LeonardJosh Leonard hosts three leading experts in the field of integral policing to explore how applying big-picture, integrative frameworks could help address the complex challenges facing modern law enforcement.