We are near the end of our summer fundraiser. Folks have donated $3274 toward our $15,000 target. Please join them in supporting our work.| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
The Wise Democracy Project has a guiding principle – its prime directive to evoke and engage the wisdom and resourcefulness of the whole on behalf of the whole. I explore below why I and the Co-Intelligence Institute consider it so important, even invaluable. I share how it helps identify which initiatives or processes help support wise democracy – and why. I also share a bit about how the prime directive shapes how I and others view three major issues of our time – climate, pandemics, ...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
The increasing challenges and unpredictability of electoral activities – and society in general – in the US and elsewhere generate opportunities for moving towards fundamental transformation. Not all such transformation is desirable, but in this post I explore some that could be promoted from the worldview of co-intelligence and wise democracy. I don’t often comment on current events, but the speed of change over the last week inspired me to offer my two cents. I hope yo...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
I offer videos from two of my most important teachers – Daniel Schmachtenberger and Nora Bateson. Their lessons are about the importance of understanding – and being deeply awed and moved by – the powerful uniqueness and interconnectedness of everything in the world, including ourselves. I understand these as dimensions of wholeness, and their realization as fundamental to healing, transforming and sustaining the regenerative powers of living systems, including humanity in the conte...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
Following up on my earlier post about the horrendous situation in Israel and Palestine, I’m offering here a similar broad-spectrum empathic reflection by columnist Nicholas Kristof. Then I share a fascinating conversation I had with ChatGPT, to whom I gave the challenging prompt to be a Great Peacemaker there. Under my urging, it responded with increasingly creative approaches. Finally, I note some interesting grassroots nonviolent direct actions happening there that could be expanded...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
These are my responses to the Federal government’s new Request for Information (RFI) survey about methods and leading practices for advancing public participation and community engagement with the Federal Government.| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge