The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens Inner Development Goals: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out with Erik Fernholm
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Oct 9, 2024 In this discussion, Erik Fernholm, co-founder of The Inner Development Goals, shares insights from his background in cognitive neuroscience and happiness research. He explores how personal growth can lead to societal change and emphasizes the importance of shifting from individualistic values to a more interconnected mindset. The conversation highlights the significance of community support in tackling global challenges, the need for cognitive shifts in leadership, and the transformative power of genuine connections in fostering resilience and sustainability.
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Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
- The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) are a framework mapping inner shifts needed for sustainability.
- These inner shifts address the adaptive challenge where our problem-solving approach itself is the problem.
Human "Hackability"
- Humans are "hackable" by social norms and dopamine systems, often chasing happiness through external means.
- True value lies in fulfilling inherent human needs like meaning, competence, and belonging, not material acquisition.
IDGs Origin Story
- Erik Fernholm co-founded the IDGs after realizing the need to explain the importance of inner development for sustainability.
- He found that philanthropists needed convincing before even discussing practical solutions.