The Integral Stage POST-NORMAL WORLDVIEWS w/ Markus Feenstra
Nov 26, 2023
In this podcast, eco-village explorer Markus Feenstra discusses the establishment of new normals, the role of edge-dwellers, and the contribution of mesoteric individuals to cultural evolution. The conversation also explores the balance between traditional skills and adapting to a changing world, integrating different aspects of oneself, and the importance of a spiritually informed social ethic. The podcast emphasizes the need for authenticity, diversity, and inclusive typologies in training communities, as well as the balance between egalitarian and authoritative approaches in leading edge spaces. Finally, the speaker highlights the significance of taking time to build relationships and communities in a fast-paced world.
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Planetary Living
- Markus Feenstra recounts attempting to maintain a "living on Earth" mindset while traveling to the US.
- He noticed his body adjusted to time zones quickly, suggesting a shift from a psychological construct.
Normal's Harmonizing Tendency
- Markus questions what constrains "normal" to have a harmonizing tendency.
- He links this to worldviews and stories about reality, noting creativity's amorality.
Normal vs. Normative
- Markus contrasts Gurdjieff's "normal" (healthy human way of being) with normativeness (socially enforced fitting in).
- He observes worldviews evolving through competition, with normativeness demanding conformity.