Fritjof Capra, an acclaimed scientist and author, dives into the essence of systemic thinking and its role in addressing global crises. He highlights interconnectedness between natural laws and human systems, advocating for permaculture as a catalyst for community sustainability. The discussion covers the need to rethink economic models, emphasizing a shift from linear to circular economies. Capra critiques the impacts of corruption on creativity and policy-making, urging holistic approaches for a regenerative future and conscious living.
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Four Core Principles of Life
Life organizes itself in networks that it creates autonomously from the environment.
These living networks are inherently regenerative, creative, and intelligent across all organisms and systems.
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Principles of Life in Society
Applying the principles of life shows up clearly in regenerative agriculture, holistic healthcare, and networked management.
Networks foster regeneration, creativity, and intelligence in social and ecological systems alike.
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Living vs. Artificial Intelligence
Living intelligence operates non-verbally, multidimensionally, and embodied across natural networks.
Human intelligence, often focused on artificial intelligence, must be balanced with wisdom to live in the world.
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Eric D. Schneider and J. J. Kay's "The System's View of Life" delves into the principles of systems thinking, applying them to the understanding of biological and ecological systems. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of components within a system, highlighting the emergent properties that arise from these interactions. It challenges reductionist approaches to understanding life, advocating for a holistic perspective that considers the system as a whole. The authors explore various concepts, such as feedback loops, self-organization, and adaptation, illustrating how these principles shape the dynamics of living systems. The book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of complex systems and their implications for various fields.
The Tao of Physics
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In 'The Tao of Physics', Fritjof Capra delves into the striking similarities between the worldviews of modern physics and those of Eastern mystical traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The book discusses how both modern physics and Eastern mysticism describe the world as an interconnected, dynamic system, and how concepts like the unity of all things, the cyclical nature of change, and the illusory nature of separate entities are common to both. Capra argues that these parallels offer a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and the human place within it. The book has been widely read and has influenced discussions on the integration of science and spirituality.
This episode, join me in conversation with Dr. Fritjof Capra to explore how to address the problems we see in the world with systemic thinking and what principles we need to uphold while doing so. This episode is part of the recorded series from the International Festival of Ideas, held in May 2024.
Fritjof is an acclaimed scientist, educator, activist, and author of many international bestsellers, connecting conceptual changes in science with broader changes in worldview and values in society. An advocate of systemic responses to the crises humanity faces for many years, Fritjof is a public professor - from teaching the online Capra Course based on his book, 'The Systems View of Life' to being a Schumacher College Fellow and a council member of Earth Charter International.
To see more of Fritjof's work, visit his website to learn more about the Sloth Club and the slow living movement.
To find the recordings of conversations and events from the International Permaculture Festival of Ideas, visit the Permaculture Education Institute.
We work with people on six continents, teaching permaculture design and skills - from how to be a community leader to creating a regenerative permaculture livelihood. Visit our website to find out more. You can start any time, in any capacity!
Sense-Making in a Changing World 
