Based on material on their website:
The Institute for Cultural Evolution (“ICE”) is a nonprofit 501c3 think tank based in Boulder, Colorado. Our mission is to foster political and cultural evolution in America. Our main focus as a think tank is the amelioration of hyper-partisan polarization.
In furtherance of our mission, corresponding with the 2020 publication of our co-founder’s book, Developmental Politics, ICE is working to help establish a new “politics of culture.” This cultural approach to politics seeks to integrate positive values from across the political spectrum to create effective new forms of agreement.
ICE is managed by its co-founders Steve McIntosh and Carter Phipps. The think tank’s board of directors includes Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, Daily Evolver podcast host Jeff Salzman, and serial tech entrepreneur John Street.
Founded in 2013, ICE’s political position is neither left, nor right, nor centrist. We do not undertake lobbying efforts or back political candidates, and we are not associated with any political organization or party. By remaining politically independent, ICE is able to synthesize and harmonize the values and positive goals of both the left and the right. The strategies we use to widen perspectives and integrate politically opposed viewpoints are new and unique. They are based on fresh insights into how worldviews form and how human culture evolves. By clarifying the cultural roots of hyperpolarization, our analysis provides innovative solutions to this “wicked problem.”
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Derived from Steve’s personal website:
Steve McIntosh, J.D. is a leader in the integral philosophy movement and author of Developmental Politics—How America Can Grow Into a Better Version of Itself (Paragon House, 2020). He is president and co-founder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution think tank, which focuses on the cultural roots of America’s political problems.
Steve is also the author/co-author of several other books (see his profile page on this site).
Before becoming a writer and social entrepreneur, Steve had a variety of other successful careers, including founding the consumer products company Now & Zen, and practising law with one of America’s largest firms. His innovative political thinking has been featured on NPR, USA Today, The Daily Beast, Real Clear Politics, The Hill, The National Journal, and in a wide variety of other media. He is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, and the University of Southern California Business School. Steve grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two sons.
Jeff is honored to have worked for three years with his hero, Ken Wilber, in developing the Integral Institute, and their historic seminars on integral application in business, psychology and spirituality.
He is on the Board of Steve McIntosh’s (his other integral hero) think tank, The Institute for Cultural Evolution.
He is co-founder of CareerTrack Training, an adult education company he and his partner built into an international organization producing 3000+ seminars annually, and employing 300+ people.
Jeff co-founded Boulder Integral (now The Integral Center, under the leadership of Robert McNaughton), a bricks and mortar center for integral study and practice, drawing people from all over the world.
A long-time practitioner in several spiritual traditions, Jeff has taught meditation and led many retreats. He has a Masters Degree in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism from Naropa University (2006).
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Recent Content
Last 50 posts on own channels (YouTube, Podcast, Medium or Website/Blog):
Coming Soon: FREE Developmental Politics Course
Published on: 25 Apr 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Rigel Thurston
Steve McIntosh on Honoring BOTH Indigenous and European Wisdom Traditions
Published on: 29 Mar 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Rigel Thurston
Understanding Worldviews—Our Next AI Avatar Video
Published on: 6 Mar 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Taking Responsibility for the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Published on: 3 Mar 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of the Institute for Cultural Evolution
Published on: 22 Feb 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
New article: Making Peace with America’s History By Honoring Both Indigenous and European Traditions
Published on: 22 Feb 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
We’re hiring!
Published on: 20 Jan 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Stephanie Lepp
Join the Developmental Alliance
Published on: 20 Jan 23 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Stephanie Lepp
New Article by Steve McIntosh: Does Human Nature Evolve?
Published on: 29 Dec 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Considering Deracialization
Published on: 17 Oct 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Announcing Our New Executive Director
Published on: 12 Oct 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Glenn Loury Speaks with Steve McIntosh on The Glenn Show
Published on: 2 Sep 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Evolutionary Spirituality and Developmental Politics—My Conversation with Tim Freke
Published on: 26 Aug 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Institute for Cultural Evolution News – August 9th, 2022
Published on: 9 Aug 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Kevin
Institute for Cultural Evolution May 27th Newsletter
Published on: 27 May 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Audiobook of Developmental Politics Now Available
Published on: 13 May 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Institute for Cultural Evolution May 6th Newsletter
Published on: 6 May 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
The Institute for Cultural Evolution is Hiring!
Published on: 20 Apr 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Institute for Cultural Evolution Headquarters Website is Now Live!
Published on: 13 Apr 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Article: The Politics of Pride and Shame
Published on: 6 Mar 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
We’re changing the name of our online magazine to “The Developmentalist”
Published on: 26 Feb 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Check out Steve McIntosh, Jeff Salzman, and Diane Hamilton on Rebel Wisdom for their Integral Panel 2022
Published on: 25 Feb 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Carter Phipps’ Newest Article Critiquing “Don’t Look Up” Has Been Published in the Post-Progressive Post
Published on: 2 Feb 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Carter Phipps’ Newest Article Critiquing “Don’t Look Up” Has Been Published in the Post-Progressive Post
Published on: 2 Feb 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Our Policy Recommendations for Homelessness in the U.S. Published
Published on: 3 Jan 22 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
This Giving Tuesday, Give Upstream
Published on: 18 Nov 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Critique of the Week on the Post-Progressive Post
Published on: 28 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Critique of the Week on the Post-Progressive Post
Published on: 28 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
K-12 Public Education in the U.S. Issue Position Published
Published on: 26 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Partner Event: Shaping an Omni-American Future
Published on: 19 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Post-Progressivism Meets Academic Philosophy
Published on: 14 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Announcing Rand Stagen as the Newest Member of the Institute for Cultural Evolution’s Board of Directors
Published on: 1 Oct 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Course From Our Partners: Stepping Up
Published on: 17 Sep 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Published on: 10 Sep 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Win-Win-Win Issue Position on Climate Change Published
Published on: 4 Sep 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
The Institute for Cultural Evolution has a new Board Member and Fellow
Published on: 3 Aug 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Mercy & Justice
Published on: 27 Jul 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Competition & Cooperation
Published on: 27 Jul 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Real & Ideal
Published on: 23 Jul 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Liberty & Equality
Published on: 22 Jul 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Critique of the Week: George Packer’s Four Americas
Published on: 9 Jul 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Announcing the launch of the Post-Progressive Post!
Published on: 28 Jun 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Updated Charts: Polarities on the Left and Right
Published on: 15 Jun 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Our Course on Post-Progressive Politics is Making Great Progress
Published on: 27 Mar 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Come Join ICE at IEC 2021
Published on: 4 Mar 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
New Post-Progressive Inquiries on the Daily Evolver Podcast
Published on: 24 Feb 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Josh Leonard
Turning the Page on a New Chapter in American History
Published on: 20 Jan 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
My New Article: WHY CENTRISM FAILS
Published on: 6 Jan 21 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Post-Progressive Inquiries: New Podcast Series by ICE and the Daily Evolver
Published on: 5 Dec 20 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
ICE Director John Mackey Talks Post-Progressivism with AEI President
Published on: 5 Dec 20 in Institute for Cultural Evolution – Website
by Steve McIntosh
Ten years ago today, February 22, 2013, our nonprofit organization was officially founded by Steve McIntosh and Carter Phipps. We’re deeply grateful to all who’ve helped us create a think
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The Institute for Cultural Evolution is Developing! Please welcome the latest additions to our team. The Institute for Cultural Evolution has hired Kevin Kretschmer as our new Communications Director.
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