October 6th, 2021 Ran Lahav is a philosophical practitioner and the creator of Deep Philosophy (formerly known as philosophical companionships). Ran will visit The Stoa to discuss Deep Philosophy and how to philosophize from our inner depth. “This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and methods of Deep Philosophy, practiced by the international […]
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Here’s the podcast I mentioned at the start, featuring Zach’s cofounder Tracheopteryx compensation mechanisms, adding trust to trustless systems, prisoner’s dilemma, governance 2.0 w/ @tracheopteryx by armada dao show notes a fantastic conversation w/ @tracheopteryx around governance & systems. note: we had a few audio issues (choppy), apologies!
Microsolidarity & DAO’s: a conversation with Zach from Coordinape Read More »
October 5th, 2021 Charles Eisenstein visits The Stoa to discuss the importance of vision, service, and community in “prophetic speech” that will bring about a more beautiful world. Charles Eisenstein Essays on civilization. myth, politics, ecology Charles Eisenstein For years, normality has been stretched nearly to its breaking point, a rope pulled tighter and tighter,
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This is one of the most influential works of philosophical exploration of all time. Jonathan Rowson returns to the Digital Campfire for our Book Club session to explain why he has chosen this book as one the most impactful he has read. Originally published in 1974, Robert M. Pirsig’s classic is part road trip, part
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October 4th, 2021 Philosopher David Skrbina visits The Stoa to discuss the philosophy of Ted Kaczynski (“Unabomber”). Books, News, Links | Univ of Michigan Dearborn | David Skrbina, PhD Bibliography David Skrbina (sker-BEE-na ), PhD, was a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Michigan, Dearborn from 2003 to 2018. He taught a graduate
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A conversation with Diana Monsberger, community organiser at Blivande house in Stockholm. They’re having their first team retreat soon, so Diana had a conversation with Rich to talk about how to design the gathering. Some questions: – how to work with 35 people – how to include people who don’t desire structured intimacy – how
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A short film bringing together thoughts on sensemaking from three of our favourite people. Daniel Schmachtenberger talks about where to start with improving your ability to understand and act in the world. John Vervaeke makes an impassioned plea for a cultural revolution and Sara Ness talks about the practical steps you can take to improve
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September 30th, 2021 Uncertainment is a practice of sensing across divergent views in real-time in order to deepen our participation with the unknowable and the uncontrollable. This session will set a minimal frame for the emergence of collective practices of negative capability unique to the moment. Befriending uncertainty in a safe yet brave context, we
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September 28th, 2021 Igor Grossmann, director of the Wisdom and Culture Lab, visits The Stoa to discuss his labs work in demystifying wisdom. "Demystifying wisdom: a “philosopher’s stone” in behavioral, cognitive and social sciences. Are there unique qualities distinguishing sound judgment beyond abstract intelligence and personality dimensions? Or is wisdom just a pipedream? To address
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Cultivating your interior condition takes practice. And practice means: something you do every day in order to strengthen a particular capacity, much like regular exercise routines to strengthen particular muscles. This program by U.Academy (Presencing Institute) provides mindfulness and awareness practices intentionally designed for leaders who are called on to remain responsive in an ever-changing
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