By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 22 May 22
Although I have formerly developed an attempt at a comprehensive and general theory of governanceâone that would be usable to diagnose the failures of human coordination across all social units (from tribes to organizations to states and beyond)âthis article focuses specifically upon âthe future of governanceâ, what I have come to call its protopian forms. Governance is, in many ways, the most important question of all. In societies that are well-governed, people do well (as far as thatâs possible in a world full of challenges). In this article, I skip the wider and more universal framework for analyzing and diagnosing governance, moving …
Although I have formerly developed an attempt at a comprehensive and general theory of governanceâone that would be usable to diagnose the failures of human coordination across all social units (from tribes to organizations to states and beyond)âthis article focuses specifically upon âthe future of governanceâ, what I have come to call its protopian forms. Governance is, in many ways, the most …
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 17 May 22
I’m pleased to announce that the Institute for Cultural Evolution has published an audiobook version of my book: Developmental PoliticsâHow America Can Grow Into a Better Version of Itself. Originally published in print format in 2020, Developmental Politics has had a wide influence, and the bookâs success has been instrumental in the growth of the Institute for Cultural Evolution as an organization. The audiobook was produced through Audible and professionally narrated by Josh Innerst. You can listen to a sample here: https://www.amazon.com/Developmental-Politics-America-Better-Version/dp/B09ZQ4DFWJ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1564423446&sr=8-2 The post New audiobook version of Developmental Politics appeared first on Steve McIntosh: Official Website.
I’m pleased to announce that the Institute for Cultural Evolution has published an audiobook version of my book: Developmental PoliticsâHow America Can Grow Into a Better Version of Itself. Originally published in print format in 2020, Developmental Politics has had a wide influence, and the bookâs success has been instrumental in the growth of the Institute for Cultural Evolution as …
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By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 15 May 22
I would like to briefly sketch a system of law that could be termed metamodern in contrast to our current, modern one, or protopianâi.e. utopian in the sense âvisionaryâ but not a static, impossible ideal. Letâs start with pointing out the glaring irrationalities of the criminal justice systems of todayâin functional liberal democracies, that is. We may leave aside the more obvious case of autocratic or corrupted systems. We may even leave aside the critique of the irrationalities of the hyper-imprisonment practiced in the USA due to what appears to be the confluence of the economic incentives of the âprison-industrial complexâ with racial …
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I would like to briefly sketch a system of law that could be termed metamodern in contrast to our current, modern one, or protopianâi.e. utopian in the sense âvisionaryâ but not a static, impossible ideal. Letâs start with pointing out the glaring irrationalities of the criminal justice systems of todayâin functional liberal democracies, that is. We may leave aside the more obvious case …
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By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 13 May 22
Solar panels on the Werkspoorfabriek, a large industrial warehouse, in Utrecht Germany can shift its entire electricity system onto solar, wind and batteries by 2030 for less than 1% of its GDP. And the countryâs entire energy system can go 100% clean energy by 2035 for less than what it spends on fossil fuels. In 10-15 years, Germany can change everything, permanently ending the era of dependence on expensive, volatile fossil fuel extraction, and leading the way for Europe to do the same. At RethinkX, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompting European governments in particular to radically rethink their …
Solar panels on the Werkspoorfabriek, a large industrial warehouse, in Utrecht Germany can shift its entire electricity system onto solar, wind and batteries by 2030 for less than 1% of its GDP. And the countryâs entire energy system can go 100% clean energy by 2035 for less than what it spends on fossil fuels. In 10-15 years, Germany can change …
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 12 May 22
In this column I offer constructive critiques of public figures I admire by pointing out how they could benefit from a developmental perspective. For the past twenty years, political and social commentator David Brooks has been an influential voice in American culture. At times, Iâve found his opinions to be timely and even inspirational. But I also often find myself balking or groaning at his views. The middle-brow accessibility of his writing helps him speak to a wide audience. Yet itâs this same accessibility that prevents him from being taken seriously in many intellectual circles. I do, however, take Brooks …
In this column I offer constructive critiques of public figures I admire by pointing out how they could benefit from a developmental perspective. For the past twenty years, political and social commentator David Brooks has been an influential voice in American culture. At times, Iâve found his opinions to be timely and even inspirational. But I also often find myself …
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 10 May 22
In my previous article on nationalism, 20 Ways to Understand Nationalism (in Ukraine and the World), I argued that the nation remains perhaps the strongest known social force to ever explode on this planet. This, however, takes nothing away from the fact that the nation is a social construction and that it has emerged through wider and deeper historical processes: nations and national identities as we know them today were forged only when the larger world system of trade, technology, and information flows allowed for their existence. A cosmopolitan heartâone that seeks to expand upon human solidarity and engender (what I …
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In my previous article on nationalism, 20 Ways to Understand Nationalism (in Ukraine and the World), I argued that the nation remains perhaps the strongest known social force to ever explode on this planet. This, however, takes nothing away from the fact that the nation is a social construction and that it has emerged through wider and deeper historical processes: nations …
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By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 9 May 22
In light of the war in Ukraine, issues of nationalism have resurfaced with full force: Is nationalism the same as patriotism? Is it good or bad; a force for self-sacrifice and unity, or one of militant tribalism and aggression? What is the fate of nationalism in a globalized worldâwill it live on, peter out, or even be revived and take vengeance on globalization? Let us see how the worldâs best thinkers on nations and nationalism have approached the topic. Rummaging through my own book shelves I found at least 20 different ways to approach it. Iâll quickly overview all of …
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In light of the war in Ukraine, issues of nationalism have resurfaced with full force: Is nationalism the same as patriotism? Is it good or bad; a force for self-sacrifice and unity, or one of militant tribalism and aggression? What is the fate of nationalism in a globalized worldâwill it live on, peter out, or even be revived and take …
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By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 21 Apr 22
Source: Good Food Institute Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine is about to set in motion a chain of feedback effects leading to a sudden, rapid escalation of global political instability. Various UN agencies, and now the IMF, have warned of social unrest at a similar scale to the âArab Springâ events in 2011. What few understand is the role of key technology disruptions in driving these processes, and helping us solve for them. A new era of unrest  In addition to being the worldâs top oil and gas exporter, Russia is the worldâs largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine the fifth. Together Russia and …
Source: Good Food Institute Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine is about to set in motion a chain of feedback effects leading to a sudden, rapid escalation of global political instability. Various UN agencies, and now the IMF, have warned of social unrest at a similar scale to the âArab Springâ events in 2011. What few understand is the role of key technology disruptions …
By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 18 Apr 22
Since 2021, the phenomenon of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has shocked the world. Here I track the sociological underpinnings of this strange phenomenonâhow it emerges from postmodern artâand show how its apparent evils may portend great potentials for benevolent transformations of society. Alice In Casino Wonderland Suddenly, the digital rights to fairly ugly little âcryptopunksââi.e. pixeled retro 1980s style images of punks that you can own in the same manner that you own a piece of Bitcoinâare being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Stupefying fortunes made and lost overnight, a veritable digital Klondike of speculation arises alongside obvious perversions …
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Since 2021, the phenomenon of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has shocked the world. Here I track the sociological underpinnings of this strange phenomenonâhow it emerges from postmodern artâand show how its apparent evils may portend great potentials for benevolent transformations of society. Alice In Casino Wonderland Suddenly, the digital rights to fairly ugly little âcryptopunksââi.e. pixeled retro 1980s style images of …
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By: The Posts Author | Posted on: 10 Apr 22
I was recently on the new podcast: Deep Transformation: Self-Society-Spirit. This 2-part conversation, with hosts Dr. Roger Walsh (renowned thought leader in the fields of spirituality and integral theory) and John Dupuy (author of Integral Recovery), underscored how there is hope for politics. And how through development, we can recover both a common sense of truth and a common sense of goodness. Part I is available now, and Part II of the podcast airs April 14th. The post Interview by Roger Walsh and John Dupuy for the Deep Transformations Podcast appeared first on Steve McIntosh: Official Website.
I was recently on the new podcast: Deep Transformation: Self-Society-Spirit. This 2-part conversation, with hosts Dr. Roger Walsh (renowned thought leader in the fields of spirituality and integral theory) and John Dupuy (author of Integral Recovery), underscored how there is hope for politics. And how through development, we can recover both a common sense of truth and a common sense …
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