Author and speaker Jeremy Lent discusses the integration of science and traditional wisdom, exploring topics like systems thinking, ecological civilization, and the potential for transforming global policies. The conversation delves into shifting worldviews, humanity's impact on Earth, and the need for a systems-based approach in healthcare. Lent envisions an ecological civilization and a post-capitalist future rooted in sustainable practices and thriving communities.
Meditation reveals self-made narratives, leading to liberation from constructed limitations.
Embracing an ecological worldview shifts perspectives towards interconnectedness within the universe.
Deep dives
Shift in Worldviews Through Meditation and Stories
Meditation allows individuals to realize that the stories they create about reality are often self-constructed. By understanding these self-made narratives, individuals can recognize the illusion of the self as a mental construct, leading to a liberation to embrace new possibilities beyond constructed limitations.
Exploration of Author Jeremy Lent's Work
Jeremy Lent, an author and speaker, delves into the underlying causes of civilization's crisis and offers pathways to a life-affirming future. His books, 'The Patterning Instinct' and 'The Web of Meaning,' dissect historical worldviews and propose integrative approaches for a flourishing future.
Transition from Business to Authorship
Jeremy Lent's transformative journey from the business world to becoming an author involved personal challenges and a deep search for meaning. This shift, triggered by pivotal life events and introspection, led Lent to question fundamental concepts and embark on interdisciplinary research for his books.
Challenges and Insights into Worldviews and Integration
Revealing the influence of societal and cultural constructs on individual worldviews, the discussion highlights the concept of 'shifting baselines' where perceptions normalize depletions or losses over time. Embracing an ecological worldview entails shifting perspectives from a man versus nature dichotomy to a holistic interconnected relationship within the universe.
In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Dan Stickler engages in a conversation with author and speaker Jeremy Lent. Lent, renowned for his books "The Patterning Instinct" and "The Web of Meaning," discusses how current worldviews have shaped human history and might influence our future, emphasizing the importance of integrating science and traditional wisdom. This dialogue delves deep into topics such as systems thinking, the ecological civilization concept, and the potential for transforming global policies to align with a holistic understanding of interconnectedness. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: https://qualialife.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualialife. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qualialife. Email: support@qualialife.com.
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