Richard D. Bartlett, author of Patterns for Decentralised Organising and co-founder of Loomio and The Hum, discusses interesting topics including Decentralised Organising, Microsolidarity, Fractal Narcissism, and the Occupy Movement. They explore convergence, reconstructing views, and the difference between oral and written cultures. They also discuss the shift from individual to collective interpersonal meditation practices and the concept of decentralized organizing and micro solidarity.
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The importance of psychological depth and cognitive complexity in engaging in politics.
The value of consent-based decision making and relational practices for collaboration and cooperation.
The need to embrace diversity and be open to new assumptions for understanding the world.
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Transition to First Turning Training Series
The podcast announces the launch of a new series of trainings focused on the first turning of Buddha Dharma. Through a 10-week live virtual training series, participants will explore the foundational teachings of Buddhism, the early Buddhist tradition, and the Buddhist Geeks framework for practicing the three trainings, the three characteristics, the eight jhanas, and the phases of insight.
Personal Growth and Writing Endeavors
The podcast hosts engage in a discussion about personal growth and writing endeavors. They talk about their experiences in publishing books, navigating the writing process, and the impact of certain books on their perspective. They also explore the importance of psychological depth and cognitive complexity when engaging in politics.
Consent-based Decision Making and Relational Excellence
The podcast delves into consent-based decision making and relational excellence. They compare consent-based decision making to consensus-based decision making, highlighting the importance of listening for objections and ensuring a safe space to move forward. They emphasize the value of cultivating relational practices and exploring different perspectives to enhance collaboration and cooperation.
The shift towards embracing different perspectives
The episode discusses the importance of being exposed to different cultures and viewpoints, which challenges the belief in the superiority of one's own culture. The speaker highlights the value of embracing diversity and realizing that there are multiple valid ways of understanding the world. They emphasize the need to be open to new assumptions and reconstructing our views based on new circumstances.
The role of centralized authority and the importance of agency
The podcast explores the idea of centralized authority and its effectiveness in times of crisis, using the example of New Zealand's centralized leadership during the pandemic. The speaker acknowledges their previous advocacy for decentralized approaches, but recognizes the value of centralized authority when it is skillfully exercised. However, they also express concerns about the potential impact on grassroots initiatives and the need for individual agency and active participation in shaping democracy and society.
In this episode, Vince Fakhoury Horn is joined in conversation with Richard D. Bartlett. Rich is the author of Patterns for Decentralised Organising and a contributing author for Better Work Together. He is a co-founder of Loomio and The Hum. He is a Director and longstanding member of Enspiral. In finding where convergence resides among them, Vince and Rich explore many interesting topics including Decentralised Organising, Microsolidarity, Fractal Narcissism, and the Occupy Movement.
Memorable Quotes
“In a time of massive disruption, where the stakes are really high and everyone has skin in the game, who is saying stuff that feels sensible? That feels like it’s giving me guidance?” - Richard D. Bartlett
“The world is great when there is a huge variety of different ways of being and they form some complex, uncontrollable network. That we’re all enmeshed together and we’re all playing different parts…” - Richard D. Bartlett