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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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