Crisis invites us, then pushes us
Here’s a short evolutionary systemic look at where we find ourselves and why it is important to make a shift outside of …
We are all in this together – Part I
This essay introduces what I consider one of Evolution’s most thought-provoking, mind-expanding practices: This Master Weaver of the universe – Evolution itself …
Seventh-Generational Oppression and Privilege
I’m awed by the current outpouring of transformational energy around racial justice – in the context of decades (even centuries!) of work …
Seeing Together (CO-VID)
The apocalyptic COVID-19 can be taken as an invitation to see together into deeper truths about ourselves and life that the pandemic …
Twenty years ago today….
Back in 1998-2000 I was a major figure in efforts to prepare for possible Y2K disruptions and to use that possibility for …
The weirding of political parties calls up visions of inclusiveness
I collected up some articles that make fascinating sense of what is happening in political parties – and in ourselves as we …
A wide-ranging interview with me, for your enjoyment
A couple of months ago I was in San Francisco and did a podcast conversation with Duncan Autrey, a fascinating conflict transformation …
Can a small citizen deliberation have more impact than a giant one?
Among the many trends I see in my work on democratic innovation I highlight two here, one in Canada, one in the …
How to be collectively wise
Collective wisdom – and collective folly – are not esoteric abstractions. Collective wisdom is simply our ability to take into account what …
Democracy of Citizens, Democracy of Stakeholders
Some people think that democratic decisions should be made by everyone in the community or country – or their representatives. Others think …