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Cultivating an Emerging Paradigm
"This essay summarizes a jointly developed theory of change. Its central thesis is the need to transition to a new cultural and social paradigm. We set out first why a transition is needed. Second that such a transition must be paradigmatic and involve a major shift in both our socioeconomic systems and in our core views and values. Third, that such a transition needs to prioritize being and the inner dimension."
Developmental Spaces for an Age of Transition
We face a metacrisis that has deep roots in our neglected cultural and inner dimensions. Our ability to act and sense-make collectively is imperiled. Inner development is crucial to addressing this yet is hard to do. We advocate for new kinds of environments - "developmental spaces" - to support the deep, sustained multidimensional inner development that is critically needed.