Jeremy Lent, a renowned author and speaker, discusses how culture and values shape history and impact our future. He shares a captivating story comparing Columbus and Zheng to explain European dominance. The podcast explores indigenous wisdom, interconnectedness, and the potential for an ecological civilization. Lent emphasizes the need to redefine child-rearing for a healthier future and offers insights on navigating the complexity of living systems for transformational influence.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Jeremy Lent, an acclaimed author and speaker known for his deep exploration of civilization's challenges, delves into our current global crises. He highlights the delicate balance between hope and grief, emphasizing the necessity of systems thinking and interconnectedness. Lent critiques reductionist perspectives and discusses the transformative potential of blockchain technology and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). He advocates for integrating indigenous wisdom in decision-making, framing it as essential for meaningful societal change and a sustainable future.

Author Jeremy Lent discusses the importance of recognizing patterns between things, the false distinction between science and spirituality, and defining spirituality as seeking meaning in connections. He also emphasizes dynamic patterns, natural attractors, and interconnectedness for personal growth and creating a life-affirming civilization.

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.

Jeremy Lent is an author and speaker whose work investigates the patterns of thought that have led our civilization to its current crisis of sustainability.Today Jeremy and Eric discuss his new book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the UniverseBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jeremy Lent and I Discuss the Integration of Science and Traditional Wisdom in Life and …His book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the UniverseThe difference between want and intention Understanding the power of kindness toward the “negative” parts of usHis character, “Uncle Bob,” who represents the dominant worldviewWorldview is the lens through which we see and make sense of everything How humans pattern meaning into the world based on what our culture tells usCultural mindfulness frees us to open up to other possibilitiesThe idea that humans are selfish or have a “selfish gene” and how science refutes thisThe self-organization of life: the different parts make the whole and the whole relates to the different partsHuman nature and how cooperation, not competition has led to the abundance of life on earthDifferences between Eastern and Western traditional beliefs in regard to human natureThe negative aspects of humans’ ability to cooperateThe Taoist notion of Wu-Wei (effortless action) and Yu-Wei (purposive action)Integrating two elements of human consciousness; conceptual (left brain) and animate (right brain)The most important relationship in life is the “I’ and the “self”Chi is translated to matter and energy that make up the universeLi is how Chi is organizedHow the deep spiritual traditions from the past add richness to what modern science revealsThe realization that deep human intuitions are our internal validation of what science tells us about how the universe really isFractals and the holarchy or structure of life’s interconnectednessJeremy Lent Links:Jeremy’s WebsiteJeremy’s BlogTwitterFacebookNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jeremy Lent, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James KingslandMike McHargue (Science Mike)Science and the Sacred with Sasha SaganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.