Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Purpose of Evolution
(from Dorothy: this presentation sounds very interesting, and I believe the "Purpose" as defined here is quite attractive, but I personally believe that Evolution has a purpose well beyond what is suggested here. Yes, evolution attempts to do what is specified in the definition, but its larger purpose (I believe) is what is sometimes called "the divinization of Matter." We ourselves are the primary matter being worked on. And--again for me--Kundalini is one of the major techniques through which this divinization can be achieved. Kundalini refines the nervous system so that the human and the divine seem to merge within. Vibrations rise to a higher level, one never conceived of before.
Teilhard de Chardin called the end goal of evolution the "omega point," the place where human and divine become one.)
(above photo from Beyond Awakening Website)
Steve McIntosh:
“Evolution's Purpose: the Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness"
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
at 10:00am Pacific; 1:00pm Eastern; UTC/GMT-7
Dear Friends,
Please join us Sunday, August 26th at 10am PST for a dialog with Integral philosopher Steve McIntosh entitled “Evolution's Purpose: the Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness”.
We will discuss Steve's important new book: Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins. It is a brilliant, rational, closely-reasoned discussion of the implications of the scientific story of evolution. Steve presents evolutionary science and philosophy in a fresh and compelling way, and describes very clearly why a deeper understanding of evolution itself can lead directly to a more evolved world.
In our discussion, I hope to explore the universe's ceaseless process of evolution as it manifests, not outside of us or beyond us, but as we experience it directly. I've written a blog entry summarizing some of what we will discuss here. I invite you to take a look and to join us for the webcast!
To our evolution,
Terry
UPCOMING BEYOND AWAKENING BROADCASTS:
September 23rd: Shyam Dodge
October 14th: Daniel Pinchbeck
November 11th: Peter Levine
Note: all BA broadcasts are on Sundays at 10:00am Pacific Time (US) unless otherwise indicated
How to Participate:
Steve McIntosh
"Evolution's Purpose: The Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness”
Sunday, August 26th at 10:00am Pacific*; 11:00am Mountain; 12:00pm Central; 1:00pm Eastern
*Find your local time
Listen live by phone or online, or download the recording anytime.
Access Instructions
To listen live by phone, dial: 206-402-0100 (alternate #: 501-707-0312)
Then, enter Access Code: 272072#
To listen live online go to:
http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=31230768
To download the audio after the teleseminar is complete go to the Beyond Awakening Audio Page
Join the Dialogue: About one hour into the dialogue, we'll open up the lines and you'll have the opportunity to interact with us directly over the phone or via Instant Message. Here's what to do:
1. To interact live by voice, dial into the conference line and wait until we ask for questions
2. Send us your question via Instant Message in the teleseminar window in the webcast interface on your computer.
Connect with us! You can always join the dialogue, before and after all the Beyond Awakening dialogues by posting your questions and comments on our Beyond Awakening blog.
You can also engage with Beyond Awakening's many fans, on our Facebook page.
About Our Guest:
STEVE MCINTOSH J.D. is a leader in the integral philosophy movement and author of the new book, Evolution’s Purpose, as well as the acclaimed 2007 book, Integral Consciousness. He is also a co-founder of the new think tank: The Institute for Cultural Evolution. In addition to the think tank and his work in philosophy, McIntosh has had a variety of other successful careers, including founding the consumer products company Now & Zen, practicing law with one of America’s biggest firms, working as an executive with Celestial Seasonings Tea Company, and Olympic-class bicycle racing. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and the University of Southern California Business School, and now lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two sons. For more on his work, visit: www.stevemcintosh.com
To listen to all the Beyond Awakening dialogues, please visit our audio archive page, where you can browse, preview and download our complete collection of dialogues.
About Our Host:
Terry Patten co-developed Integral Life Practice with Ken Wilber and a core team at Integral Institute. He hosts the acclaimed online teleseminar series Beyond Awakening: The Future of Spiritual Practice. He speaks and consults internationally—inspiring, challenging, and connecting leaders and institutions worldwide. In his cutting-edge writings, talks and teaching, he not only inspires transcendental awakening, love and freedom, but calls us to accept and incarnate our full humanity. He was the senior writer and co-author, with Ken Wilber, of Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening. His 8-session course, Integral Spiritual Practice guides students step-by-step in establishing a heart-centered do-able daily integral practice. His personal web site is http://integralspiritualpractice.com
Evolution's Purpose
Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins presents a fresh and compelling view of evolutionary science and philosophy, and shows how a deeper understanding of evolution itself can lead directly to a more evolved world.
For more about Evolution's Purpose, please follow this link!
http://beyondawakeningseries.com
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Steve McIntosh:
“Evolution's Purpose: the Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness"
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
at 10:00am Pacific; 1:00pm Eastern; UTC/GMT-7
Dear Friends,
Please join us Sunday, August 26th at 10am PST for a dialog with Integral philosopher Steve McIntosh entitled “Evolution's Purpose: the Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness”.
We will discuss Steve's important new book: Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins. It is a brilliant, rational, closely-reasoned discussion of the implications of the scientific story of evolution. Steve presents evolutionary science and philosophy in a fresh and compelling way, and describes very clearly why a deeper understanding of evolution itself can lead directly to a more evolved world.
In our discussion, I hope to explore the universe's ceaseless process of evolution as it manifests, not outside of us or beyond us, but as we experience it directly. I've written a blog entry summarizing some of what we will discuss here. I invite you to take a look and to join us for the webcast!
To our evolution,
Terry
UPCOMING BEYOND AWAKENING BROADCASTS:
September 23rd: Shyam Dodge
October 14th: Daniel Pinchbeck
November 11th: Peter Levine
Note: all BA broadcasts are on Sundays at 10:00am Pacific Time (US) unless otherwise indicated
How to Participate:
Steve McIntosh
"Evolution's Purpose: The Ever-Widening Realization of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness”
Sunday, August 26th at 10:00am Pacific*; 11:00am Mountain; 12:00pm Central; 1:00pm Eastern
*Find your local time
Listen live by phone or online, or download the recording anytime.
Access Instructions
To listen live by phone, dial: 206-402-0100 (alternate #: 501-707-0312)
Then, enter Access Code: 272072#
To listen live online go to:
http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=31230768
To download the audio after the teleseminar is complete go to the Beyond Awakening Audio Page
Join the Dialogue: About one hour into the dialogue, we'll open up the lines and you'll have the opportunity to interact with us directly over the phone or via Instant Message. Here's what to do:
1. To interact live by voice, dial into the conference line and wait until we ask for questions
2. Send us your question via Instant Message in the teleseminar window in the webcast interface on your computer.
Connect with us! You can always join the dialogue, before and after all the Beyond Awakening dialogues by posting your questions and comments on our Beyond Awakening blog.
You can also engage with Beyond Awakening's many fans, on our Facebook page.
About Our Guest:
STEVE MCINTOSH J.D. is a leader in the integral philosophy movement and author of the new book, Evolution’s Purpose, as well as the acclaimed 2007 book, Integral Consciousness. He is also a co-founder of the new think tank: The Institute for Cultural Evolution. In addition to the think tank and his work in philosophy, McIntosh has had a variety of other successful careers, including founding the consumer products company Now & Zen, practicing law with one of America’s biggest firms, working as an executive with Celestial Seasonings Tea Company, and Olympic-class bicycle racing. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and the University of Southern California Business School, and now lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two sons. For more on his work, visit: www.stevemcintosh.com
To listen to all the Beyond Awakening dialogues, please visit our audio archive page, where you can browse, preview and download our complete collection of dialogues.
About Our Host:
Terry Patten co-developed Integral Life Practice with Ken Wilber and a core team at Integral Institute. He hosts the acclaimed online teleseminar series Beyond Awakening: The Future of Spiritual Practice. He speaks and consults internationally—inspiring, challenging, and connecting leaders and institutions worldwide. In his cutting-edge writings, talks and teaching, he not only inspires transcendental awakening, love and freedom, but calls us to accept and incarnate our full humanity. He was the senior writer and co-author, with Ken Wilber, of Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening. His 8-session course, Integral Spiritual Practice guides students step-by-step in establishing a heart-centered do-able daily integral practice. His personal web site is http://integralspiritualpractice.com
Evolution's Purpose
Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins presents a fresh and compelling view of evolutionary science and philosophy, and shows how a deeper understanding of evolution itself can lead directly to a more evolved world.
For more about Evolution's Purpose, please follow this link!
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