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Integral worldview
This old-school blog is one individual's inquiry into how we can together bring about planetary sustainability through an emerging global consciousness of our relational whole.
I am not a pundit seeking to build a paid Substack readership. This is more of a personal journal of "living the questions." It is rich in hyperlinks, so I can find my way back to eclectic sources that interest me.
I am inspired by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who also influenced Steve McIntosh's book Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution: How the Integral Worldview is Transforming Politics, Culture and Spirituality, which in turn led to my blog's name.
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Dynamic Metaphysics of Union
In a presentation to Steve MacIntosh's Developmental Philosophy group on March 12, 2026, Robert Nicastro explored Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's philosophical and theological framework — particularly his principle that "union differentiates" — as a response to the deepest fear underlying modern collective thought: that convergence destroys individuality. Nicastro argued that Teilhard's hyperphysics offers a metaphysical revolution moving from a static "metaphysics of being" to
Rick Bonetti
Aug 3010 min read
Eleven Days of Global Unity
September 11–21, 2026, marks an 11-day opportunity for humanity to prove that Peace Is Possible, led by Jon Ramer and Chief Phil Lane, Jr. This is a team mission. "Eleven Days to Prove Peace Is Possible is an ambitious global co-opetition to form a “team of teams” connecting affected communities and people with the authority or influence to stop the shooting with peacebuilders, humanitarian organizations, diplomats, Indigenous leaders, civil society networks, and those who ca
Rick Bonetti
Aug 293 min read
Nature Deficit Disorder
Reawakening humanity's connection with Earth requires transitioning from a culture of extraction and dominance to one of reciprocal stewardship and deep belonging. In an increasingly urbanized world, modern life has fostered what environmental writers call "nature deficit disorder," separating individuals from the natural rhythms that sustain physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Healing this fracture is not merely about visiting scenic landscapes; it is about fundament
Rick Bonetti
Aug 262 min read
September 2026 Eco-Spiritual Calendar
Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during September 2026 and beyond as we get additional information. A new calendar listing will come out in late September. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Hyperlinks are underlined, which link to additional resources. September 1, 2026 - Sarah K. Loose, Director, Disaster & Climate Resilience,
Rick Bonetti
Aug 267 min read
The Next Big Step for Humanity
Louis Savary's third video session on Harnessing the Energies of Love - The Next Big Step for Humanity focused on Teilhard de Chardin's principle that love is energy and that union differentiates — meaning that when people form true relationships or teams, both the group and its individual members develop new capacities that would never emerge in isolation. The session drew on chemistry, sports, music, and classroom research to illustrate how unions generate emergent properti
Rick Bonetti
Aug 253 min read
The Cardisphere
"The day will come when, after harnessing space, winds, the tide, and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And on that day, for the second time in history of the world, man will have discovered fire." ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Vladimir Vernadsky coined the term Noosphere in the 1920s, long before computer technology and the internet. His writings were published after his death in 1955. Scholars are still mining the dep
Rick Bonetti
Aug 252 min read
Possible Futures of Human–Machine Civilization
In a previous post, I mentioned that the Institute for the Future (IFTF) is using the “Four Cultures of AI” as a foresight framework for imagining how communities and institutions might organize themselves around AI, not simply as four levels of technological sophistication. The framework appears in IFTF's emerging Ten-Year Forecast 2036 work, and IFTF has also developed four corresponding university scenarios. (LinkedIn) The Four Cultures of AI Culture Basic attitude toward
Rick Bonetti
Aug 184 min read
Choosing Our World in 2036
The future is wide open. Today, as never before, we need a multiplicity of visions, dreams, and prophecies. We need sanctuaries for social imagination.” ~ Alvin Toffler, Future Shock October 20-21, 2026 - The Institute for the Future (IFTF) is presenting its Ten-Year Forecast, in-person at its Palo Alto headquarters. They will share the forecasts ahead of the event, and instead of presentations to sit through, they will immerse participants in experiences, exercises, and conv
Rick Bonetti
Aug 184 min read
The Future of Humanity & AI
The Human Energy Project is a "team of scholars, scientists, philosophers, educators, and professionals represent top international universities and think tanks at the forefront of new research into the future of human collective consciousness." I became aware of the Human Energy Project in 2023 through filmmaker Alan Honick, who is producing the documentary film Evolving Allignment: A Major Transition for Humanity and AI. On November 19, 2025, the Human Energy Project conven
Rick Bonetti
Aug 123 min read
Exploring the Space of Creative Design
Several years ago, I read Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science's Greatest Idea (2012) by Carter Phipps. In 2020, Phipps co-authored with John MacKay and Steve McIntosh Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business. Phipps is also the co-founder, with McIntosh, of the Institute for Cultural Evolution. From 2020 to 2025, Phipps hosted the podcast Thinking Ahead, with 49 episodes exploring the ways that the world is changing and
Rick Bonetti
Aug 72 min read
August 2026 Eco-Spiritual Calendar
"We are not adrift; we are in the midst of a transformation whose trajectory bends, even imperceptibly, toward Omega. And that is cause not for fear, but for hope...." ~ WISR Important Note: I am a supporter of WISR, but they are not affiliated with this Integral Worldview website. Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated durin
Rick Bonetti
Aug 15 min read
Extreme Event Attribution
Extreme event attribution (EEA) is a scientific field that analyzes whether and to what extent human-caused climate change influenced an individual extreme weather event, such as a specific heat wave or hurricane. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts 2026 states that "decades of data and research indicate that human-caused climate change is altering the frequency, i
Rick Bonetti
Jul 192 min read
Global Coherence Initiative
A growing body of compelling scientific evidence demonstrates a link between mental and emotional attitudes, physiological health, long-term well-being, and the possibility of uniting millions of people globally in heart-focused care and intention.
Rick Bonetti
Jul 184 min read
The Essence and Impact of Integral Worldview Principles
When I first encountered the idea of an integral worldview, it felt like a breath of fresh air. It’s a way of seeing the world that goes beyond the usual black-and-white thinking. Instead, it invites us to embrace complexity, connection, and multiple perspectives. For those of us who care deeply about the environment and our community, this approach offers a powerful framework to understand and act on the challenges we face. An integral worldview is not just a theory; it’s a
Rick Bonetti
Jul 143 min read
Covenant For Our Future
Covenant For Our Future is "a national, multi‑faith coalition bringing together diverse organizations, leaders, and communities committed to advancing moral policies rooted in justice, dignity, and compassion." The Covenant For Our Future campaign is "a multi-faith, multi-issue movement committed to the repeal of HR.1 and renewal of the Federal government’s commitment to a just and prosperous future for all. "We are calling for the repeal of HR. 1 (known as the One Big Beauti
Rick Bonetti
Jul 92 min read
Integral Ecology
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Multitude_in_Reef.jpg Rauxilian, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons "Faced with the risk of a culture consumed by power, domination, and war, Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas proposes the alternative possibility of a civilization of love founded on justice, dialogue, and shared responsibility." On June 11, 2026, Catholic Climate Covenant hosted a panel webinar: Magnifica Humanitas: Dis
Rick Bonetti
Jul 84 min read
Integral Worldview - Some Definitions
Image from Alison J Gray Int Psychiatry 2011 Aug 1;8(3):58–60. (CC BY-NC-ND) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) What is reality? Is it just what is material, scientifically objective, and quantifiable, or is there more to reality than our senses tell us? Is there an internal as well as an external reality? Are science and religion compatible? These are some of the big questions I am exploring on this website. Here are some working definitions that rel
Rick Bonetti
Jul 53 min read
Global Dialogue on AI Governance
"The question is no longer whether AI will transform our world – it already is. The question is whether we will govern this transformation together – or let it govern us.
Rick Bonetti
Jul 43 min read
Independent, Nonprofit Climate Facts
"For nearly 15 years, NOAA Climate.gov was the U.S. government’s premier platform for climate information for the public. In the first half of 2025, NOAA terminated Climate.gov’s full-time federal and contractor staff, shutting down the site's daily operations. Now, former members of the Climate.gov team have joined together with nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us: a successor to Climate.gov outside the federal domain, where we can safeguard climate information from poli
Rick Bonetti
Jul 41 min read
Liberty & Freedom
The Statue of Liberty (formally Liberty Enlightening the World) was a gift to the United States from the people of France, dedicated 140 years ago in 1886. She holds a torch in her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tabula ansata inscribed July 4, 1776, the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence of the United States, 250 years ago. With her left foot, she steps on a broken chain and shackle, commemorating the national abolition of slavery following the American
Rick Bonetti
Jul 42 min read
Evolution's Purpose - a Book Review
In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. Our understanding of reality is today in a time of transition when science, religion, and culture are not seen as dualistic opposites, but wholisticaly, as a new integral worldview. This is a book review of Steve McIntosh's 2012 book Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins. (New York: SelectBooks)
Rick Bonetti
Jul 25 min read
World Institute for Science, Religion and Culture
The Glory Window designed by French artist Gabriel Loire, is located within the Chapel of Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas. The chapel, constructed in 1976, serves as a spiritual center and an interfaith space for reflection. "Religion has not kept pace with insights from modern science and the rapid rise of technology. The human person is evolving at an accelerated rate, but there is no integrative story to guide these developments in human consciousness and complexity." The Ce
Rick Bonetti
Jun 302 min read
July 2026 Eco-Spiritual Events
Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during July 2026 as we get additional information. A new calendar listing will come out in late July. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Monthly Gatherings July 16, 2026, at 4 p.m. PDT - Faith in Democracy is having its Monthly Call with Rev. Jennifer Butler, Founder and Executive Director at Fait
Rick Bonetti
Jun 254 min read
Spiritual Direction
On a May 30, 2026, Zoom call with the American Teilhard Association, there were several participants who referred to themselves as Spiritual Directors. They were not clergy and not necessarily psychotherapists, but they relate to others as spiritual beings on a path toward greater awareness. I didn't know much about spiritual direction, so I decided to investigate what they have to offer. I also wonder if they are harbingers of the religion of the future for younger generatio
Rick Bonetti
Jun 164 min read
Cosmic Love
In the YouTube video above, Andrew Del Rossi, Director of the Spirituality Center at the Dalyesford Abbey, notes: "Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a Jesuit priest, paleontologist, and mystic who held a unique devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Teilhard understood 'evolution as the universe growing closer in relationship with God... Teilhard’s devotion to the Sacred Heart empowered him to see the struggles of his own life as part of evolution’s process of becoming more cons
Rick Bonetti
May 261 min read
The Religion of Tomorrow
"A single purpose lies at the heart of all the great religious traditions: awakening to the astonishing reality of the true nature of ourselves and the universe. At the same time, through centuries of cultural accretion and focus on myth and ritual as ends in themselves, this core insight has become obscured." "For the great religious traditions to attract modern men and women, Ken Wilber asserts, they must incorporate the extraordinary number of scientific truths learned abo
Rick Bonetti
May 262 min read
June 2026 Eco-Spiritual Events
Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated throughout June 2026 as we receive additional information. A new calendar listing will come out in late June. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Engaging with Eco-Spirituality Homebrewed Christianity: The Future of Religion May 29, 2026, to June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. PST - Homebrewed Christianity p
Rick Bonetti
May 234 min read
Staying Within Planetary Boundaries While Meeting Human Needs
Eric Chaisson’s Energy Rate Density (Φₘ) framework provides a unique lens to evaluate alternative economic models like Doughnut Economics and Steady-State Economics. These models challenge the growth-centric paradigm by redefining progress, equity, and sustainability. Below, we explore how they align (or conflict) with Φₘ, and what insights emerge for building a high-complexity, low-impact civilization. Doughnut Economics: Staying Within Planetary Boundaries While Meeting Hum
Rick Bonetti
May 227 min read
What is The Future of Religion?
"You've read the books. Asked the questions. Maybe deconstructed, maybe just drifted. The faith you inherited doesn't fit anymore—but you're not ready to throw it all away... You haven't lost your faith. You've outgrown its container. You're not alone. And, you're not broken." "What if the restlessness you feel isn't a loss of faith but the growing pains of faith evolving? What if religion itself is going through exactly what you're going through—and there's a map for what co
Rick Bonetti
May 223 min read
Understanding an Integral Worldview in Modern Climate Advocacy: Holistic Worldview Basics
When we talk about climate advocacy today, it’s clear that the challenges we face are complex and interconnected. To truly make a difference, we need to shift our perspective and embrace a more comprehensive way of thinking. This is where an integral worldview comes in. It’s a way of seeing the world that connects the dots between environment, society, economy, and individual values. In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of a holistic worldview and why it’s essential
Rick Bonetti
May 213 min read
The Rise of Complexity in Nature
Eric J. Chaisson’s work at the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS), on the Energy Rate Density (often referred to as the “energy rate” in the context of his book The Rise of Complexity in Nature (2022) explores how the flow of energy through a system—measured as energy per unit time per unit mass (e.g., watts per kilogram)—correlates with the complexity of that system. His research suggests that complex systems, from stars to cities to life forms, tend to have hig
Rick Bonetti
May 205 min read
Big History - Timeline of the Universe
A diagram of the Big Bang expansion according to NASA Wikipedia defines "Big History" as "an academic discipline that examines history from the Big Bang to the present. Big History resists specialization and searches for universal patterns or trends. It examines long time frames using a multidisciplinary approach based on combining numerous disciplines from science and the humanities. It explores human existence in the context of this bigger picture. It integrates studies of
Rick Bonetti
May 202 min read
Big History of Nature
Notable events from the Big Bang to the present day are depicted in a spiral layout. Every billion years. Creative Commons image by Pablo Carlos Budassi CC BY-SA 4.0 "Big History of Nature is presented in the extent of this spiral. Notable events are illustrated from the center outward, counterclockwise. A 90-degree stretch of the spiral represents one billion years (1 Ga). The last 500 million years are represented in a 90-degree stretch for more detail on our recent histor
Rick Bonetti
May 202 min read
Communicating about Global Warming
One of the reasons I changed the name of this website in April 2026 to Integral Woldview is that I am interested in talking about the urgency of addressing the crisis of climate change in a way that most effectively communicates. This involves using words that resonate with other worldviews and avoiding polarizing words. Yes, I know I used trigger words urgency and crisis. "By weaving together the strengths of each worldview, humanity can create climate policies that are not
Rick Bonetti
May 184 min read
Integrative Values Charter
The Integrative Values Charter makes integrative commitments legible. It is a voluntary, self-attested trust mark—a public signal of alignment with eight shared commitments that tells the world what you stand for, without requiring membership of any kind. As discussed in my January 7, 2026 blog post, since the mid 2010's we find ourselves living in a more chaotic BANI world that is Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible. The Integrative Values Charter was created i
Rick Bonetti
May 164 min read
How Americans See Religion in Public Life
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that "a majority of U.S. adults (61%) say the influence of religion is declining in America," even though the percentage who see religion gaining (37%) is up from a low in 2024, reversing a long decline. The recent reversal in "religious influence" in 2025-6 does not mean it is positive. The perception may just correlate with February 6, 2025, when the White House issued an executive order, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias. And on May 1,
Rick Bonetti
May 144 min read
Beauty, Truth and Goodness
I am reading Steve McIntosh's book The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experiences of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness, which prompted me to ask ChatGPT the question: "Which philosophers, through time, have extoled the intrinsic values of beauty, truth, and goodness?" [Note: I added hyperlinks to Wikipedia for more information.] Answer: The triad of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness is one of the deepest and most persistent themes in the history of philosophy, religion, and aest
Rick Bonetti
May 107 min read
Roots of Renewal
'Ecological Civilization' refers to an evolving cultural, ethical, ecological, and policy vision that asks: "What would it take to align human development with the flourishing of Earth’s living systems?"
Rick Bonetti
May 93 min read
On Being A Noospheric Species
I was first introduced to Terrence Deacon through Human Energy's 10-week Science of the Noosphere Master Class in the summer of 2023, where he discussed major evolutionary transitions from the origin of life to the origin of human societies, and the future of humanity with David Sloan Wilson and Eörs Szathmáry. The major idea discussed is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's conception of the noosphere, and that groups can evolve to become so co-dependent that they become super-organ
Rick Bonetti
May 32 min read
A New Energy for Planetary Consciousness
Unity Earth hosted Symposium V - Spiraling UP: A New Energy for Planetary Consciousness online February 20-22, 2026. I participated on Zoom, but needed to review to regain a fresh perspective here. The highlight video (above) on YouTube includes talks and panels from authors, scientists, musicians, theologians, and philosophers speaking on the themes of unity consciousness, interconnectedness, and interspirituality. The full speaker lineup included: Robert Atkinson, Diane Be
Rick Bonetti
May 17 min read
The Structure of Emergence
Steve McIntosh is a developmental philosopher, cofounder and president of the Institute for Developmental Philosophy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that "seeks to advance humanity’s understanding of noosphere evolution—the evolution of human history". In his presentation on YouTube, Steve examines "evolution's structure of emergence—the sequence of integrated levels that connects each of us to the beginning of the universe." Steve starts by examining humanity's various atte
Rick Bonetti
Apr 272 min read
May 2026 Eco-Spiritual Calendar
Here's a list of some upcoming online and Rogue Valley in-person eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during May 2026 with additional information, and a new calendar listing will come out in late May. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Online and In-Person Events May 4, 2026: Film Screening and Q&A Time: 4-5:30 p.m. PDT Event: The Center for Christogenesis is hos
Rick Bonetti
Apr 245 min read
From Reductionism to Emergence
I have been impressed with the wisdom and theological depth of Philip Clayton every time I have heard him speak, but I have not yet read many of his books. Philip has been a prolific author for over 40 years; here's a list that is more complete than Amazon's . It is hard to know where to start to learn more. Luckily, Tripp Fuller's Substack post April 1, 2026: The Guy Who Convinced Me Doubt Isn’t a Bug offers a field guide to Philip Clayton’s work. The post also provide
Rick Bonetti
Apr 191 min read
Something Old, Something New
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels toward the Moon. Image Credit: NASA If you have been following RogueValleyVoice.com you will have noticed that on April 10, 2026, the name changed to IntegralWorldview.com. This happened to coincide with NASA's Artemis II successful flight around the moon. Their view from space is similar to the "Blue Marble"
Rick Bonetti
Apr 122 min read
Awakening of Humanity
Image from Light on Light publication of the e-book Awakening of Humanity and its use of VENN diagrams. In January 2024, Light on Light Press published a free, downloadable e-book, Awakening of Humanity: the Dawning of a New Earth and Unitive Age , written by Doug King, Kurt Johnson, PhD, and Jude Currivan, PhD, with a Spotlight by Robert Atkinson, PhD. An overview of the concepts presented in the book can be found in the Awakening Humanity January 17, 2024 interview with
Rick Bonetti
Apr 64 min read
Done
Conceptual image is AI-generated. I recently quickly read the 2024 book by Rev Karla Kamstra: Deconstructing: Leaving Church, Finding Faith. I say quickly because the writing style is nurturing and conversational, but seems directed more toward a young, female audience who are "spiritual, but no longer religious" and have found the courage to leave their conservative, patriarchal Christian church. The book provides a helpful antidote to the scourge of white Christian (sic) na
Rick Bonetti
Mar 313 min read
Hoping Against Hope
I have noticed a recent resurgence of post-doom angst being discussed by various contemporary thinkers I follow, so I recently revisited John D. Caputo's poetic but difficult book, 2015 book Hoping Against Hope , Caputo asks: If traditional religion no longer convinces us, is hope still possible? He answers: "Yes—but only if we let go of certainty, control, and reward and embrace a fragile, groundless, but active hope rooted in love and justice." He points to mystic Meister
Rick Bonetti
Mar 246 min read
April 2026 EcoSpiritual Calendar
Here's a list of some upcoming online and Rogue Valley in-person eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during April 2026 as we get additional information, and a new calendar listing will come out in late April. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. April 1, 2026 - The Elder Leadership Incubator is having an Orientation on Zoom. "You’ll collaborate with fellow elders o
Rick Bonetti
Mar 236 min read
A World Where the Old Playbook No Longer Applies
AREAS is a framework we developed for the 10F project to map strategic positioning during systemic transformation. "The world isn't breaking down. It's breaking apart—into multiple systems with incompatible rules." ~ 10F Consortium The 10F Consortium is "an independent collective of 20+ futurists, strategic analysts, and domain experts who convened in Singapore in September 2025. "The project operates with complete intellectual independence, funded by the Tingari-Silverton Fo
Rick Bonetti
Mar 122 min read
Interspirituality - The Future
The term "interspirituality" was coined in 1999 by Brother Wayne Teasdale (1945-2004) in his book, The Mystic Heart: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World's Religions. In 2002, a charity organization known as The Interspiritual Dialogue was founded with Br. Teasdale, and it became the parent of the Light on Light Press. In 2012, Namaste Publishing released Dr. Kurt Johnson and David Robert Orr's book The Coming Inter-spiritual Age. Amazon says: "This book addresse
Rick Bonetti
Mar 21 min read
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