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Articles, essays and updates from Life Itself exploring the ideas, practices and communities creating a wiser, weller world.
Second Renaissance: what's in a name?
In this post, we explain why we at Life Itself have gradually adopted the term Second Renaissance to describe this moment of civilizational crisis and awakening and the growing movement of people working towards a radically wiser future within that context.
Announcing the second Life Itself Research Hackathon
The second Life Itself Research Hackathon takes place on Friday 10th -Saturday 11th May 2024. It's a chance to come together to work on projects and ideas connected with making a radically wiser, weller world.
An Overview of Second Renaissance Ecosystem Names
We sense an emerging ecosystem that is growing. More and more people are talking about what we are calling the Second Renaissance ecosystem, although people are using different names, e.g. Metamodern, Integral, Regenerative, Liminal Web, Metacrisis, Game B. This page provides an overview of the names and terms that people in the space have been gravitating towards when discussing or referring to this emerging ecosystem.
Second Renaissance Mapping & Sensemaking: What we are working on at Life Itself Research
Mapping is a broad term which can refer to multiple activities serving multiple functions and audiences. In the next phase of our mapping work, what do we want to map exactly, and for whom?
Tenzo Note 15: Praxis Food at the Bergerac Hub
As the main food guardian of the Hub, I am thrilled to share with you our food principles. I am Valerie Duvauchelle, and I am the designer of the Praxis food system we use at the hub.
Emergent Power: Key Challenges and Capacities for Change Agents of a Second Renaissance - a new report
We are pleased to publish "Emergent Power", a report on key challenges and capacities for change agents of a Second Renaissance.
Intentional Coming Together
Reflections on intentionally coming together: what's the point of getting together in person and how to do so in a way that creates meaningful connection.
Visual approaches for ecosystem mapping and sensemaking
Thoughts, reflections and ideas for visualising an emerging ecosystem.
Tenzo Note 14: The Dynamic Space of the Tenzo - the Dance of Spirit and Form
Wondered about where food and Zen meet? Read this introduction to the role of the tenzo from Bergerac Hub's food and community guardian Valerie to discover more!
Tenzo Note 13: The Benevolent Way of Cooking and Eating in Winter
Curious about integrating the Zen cooking in your life? Here you can find an introduction to the mindful Oryoki Bowls approach and recipe ideas for the winter season!