Ken Wilber

With over two-dozen published books translated in nearly as many languages, Ken Wilber has created what is widely considered the first truly comprehensive Integral Map of human experience. By exploring and integrating the major insights and conclusions of nearly every human knowledge domain in existence, Wilber created the revolutionary AQAL Integral Framework. In short, the Integral Approach is the coherent organization, coordination, and harmonization of all of the relevant practices, methodologies, and experiences available to human beings. Wilber states: “You can’t [realistically] honor various methods and fields, without showing how they fit together. That is how to make a genuine world philosophy.” He is the founder of the nonprofit think tank Integral Institute, co-founder of the transformational learning community Integral Life, co-founder of Source Integral exploring the nature of Integral Society, and the current chancellor of Ubiquity University. Ken's site: kenwilber.com Some of Ken's many books: The Religion of Tomorrow: A Vision for the Future of the Great Traditions Integral Buddhism: And the Future of Spirituality Integral Meditation: Mindfulness as a Way to Grow Up, Wake Up, and Show Up in Your Life Trump and a Post-Truth World Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded April 28, 2018. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:54 - From Graduate School to Writing a Book 00:10:43 - The Meditation Technique and Awakening Experience 00:16:03 - The State of Witnessing during Meditation 00:21:34 - The Witness and Radical Oneness 00:27:16 - The Illusion of Waking Up 00:32:41 - Overpowering Fear from Repressed Anger 00:38:16 - The Importance of "Cleaning Up" in Spiritual Practice 00:44:00 - The Role of Spirituality in Human Development 00:49:12 - The Three Major Groups of Development Lines 00:55:03 - The Different Levels of Growing Up 01:00:52 - The stages of moral development 01:05:50 - Honoring and Including Different Perspectives 01:10:54 - Expressing Authentic Enlightenment 01:15:57 - The Recent Discovery of Growing Up Levels in Spiritual Systems 01:20:35 - Development of Cognitive and Emotional Intelligence 01:25:31 - Different lines of development 01:30:57 - The need for waking up, growing up, and cleaning up in spiritual practice 01:36:40 - The Evolution of Spiritual Pursuit 01:41:39 - The Problem of Overthinking in Philosophy 01:46:27 - The Unity of Nirvana and Samsara 01:52:06 - Differentiating Relative and Ultimate States of Consciousness 01:57:23 - Dissolving into Oneness 02:03:03 - Working with Good Maps and the Importance of Spiritual Growth 02:07:07 - Aurobindo's Influence on Integral Yoga 02:13:38 - Spirit, consciousness, and the four quadrants 02:19:31 - Describing Ultimate Reality 02:25:19 - The Problem of Describing Ultimate Reality 02:30:58 - President Trump: A Sociocultural Analysis 02:37:36 - The Stages of Growing Up 02:42:14 - Exploring Ken Wilber's Books and Resources

Ken Wilber, a renowned philosopher and integral theorist, reveals his insights into human consciousness and development. He shares transformative experiences of mystical unity and discusses his integral metamodel, covering growth and self-awareness. Wilber emphasizes the importance of integrating the shadow self and explores how psychedelics can lead to spiritual unity. He also reflects on karma, reincarnation, and the beauty of human imperfections, encouraging a holistic approach to personal growth and understanding.

Ken Wilber, a renowned philosopher and author known for his integral theory, explores radical wholeness and our connection to the universe. He shares his unique experiences of unity and discusses how advanced technologies like brain stimulation can enhance our consciousness. The conversation dives into the significance of oneness in spirituality, examining personal meditation journeys and the transformative power of these insights. Wilber also reflects on the interplay between quantum physics and consciousness, offering a fresh perspective on reality and existence.

Ken Wilber explores Integral Theory through spiritual and emotional intelligence, stages of development, Zen awakening, and the nature of consciousness. The conversation also ranges into diversity, psychological research, social media’s polarizing design, artificial intelligence, and whether evolution has a direction.

Ken Wilber, contemporary philosopher and founder of Integral Theory, reflects on his spiritual awakening, developmental models, and the five kinds of wholeness he describes. He recounts a pivotal unity experience at 13 and his intellectual journey, then examines his complex relationship with controversial teacher Adi Da and the sources of spiritual transmission.

Ken Wilber, philosopher and creator of Integral Theory, offers a sweeping synthesis of religion, psychology, and development. The conversation maps stages and spirals of consciousness, teases high-level political readings, and explores AI designed with integral principles. Expect layered cosmologies, quadrant models, and bold claims about transcending and including prior views.

Ken Wilber explores two paths of human development: waking up through contemplative practice and growing up through psychological and moral stages. The conversation ranges from meditation and consciousness to science, subjectivity, postmodernism, and how an integral lens might reshape healing and personal growth.

Ken Wilber, philosopher known for Integral Theory, discusses the AQAL framework. Topics include four quadrants, lines, levels, states, types, and self-transformation. This holistic model of reality and human psychology aids in personal growth and self-improvement.

Ken Wilber and Andrew Holecek discuss Radical Wholeness and the Five Paths of Transformation. They explore waking up to non-dual awareness, growing up through stages of development, and opening up to multiple intelligences. The discussion includes cleaning up psychological shadows, balancing waking up and growing up, and the impact of collective transformation on societal evolution.

Robert Kegan, a Harvard expert on adult development, teams up with philosopher Ken Wilber to dive deep into the evolving self. They discuss how interior development fosters inclusivity, shaping a more integrated world. The conversation shifts from the interplay of postmodernism and social consciousness to the nuances of human development within social movements. They also tackle the challenges of personal growth in the context of cultural norms and longevity, emphasizing the crucial role of community in enhancing self-authorship.