Stephen Reid, a transdisciplinary technologist and founder of The Psychedelic Society, discusses designing virtuous technologies while acknowledging their complexities. He emphasizes the importance of values-driven approaches and fostering curiosity in a world beset by anxiety. The conversation navigates the relationship between technology and evolution through the crab metaphor, exploring consumerism and democratic processes. Reid and the host highlight the necessity for deeper reflections on identity, ethics, and the need for ecological stewardship in technological advancements.

Stephen Reid, a thought leader in metamodernism, discusses technology's evolving landscape and its philosophical implications. He explores the balance necessary between techno-optimism and eco-dystopian views, emphasizing deeper values like sovereignty and relationality. The conversation highlights ethical tech development and the importance of community-driven frameworks, including quadratic funding for open source projects. Reid also touches on imagination’s role in shaping future technologies and the intriguing intersections of consciousness, spirituality, and AI.

Just what is Web3, why are people so excited about it, and how likely is it to really change the world? In this episode, Life Itself co-founder Rufus Pollock talks with Rich Bartlett and Stephen Reid on the promises, possibilities and pitfalls of Web3.   Learn more: https://lifeitself.us/web3/Richard D. Bartlett Has operated in the space of decentralised governance for some time through projects such as Loomio, The Hum and Microsolidarity. He is also a Director and longstanding member of Enspiral - a network of people supporting each other to grow up and to get paid for doing meaningful work. Richard is a recent convert to the power of Web3 in supporting decentralised governance.   Stephen Reid is a teacher and technologist devoted to the flourishing of Life on Earth who has trained in the fields of complexity science, physics, software development, meditation, psychotherapy, plant medicine, conscious sexuality and political activism. He is currently teacher of the How to DAO, Tools for the Regenerative Renaissance, The Promise of Decentralisation & Introduction to web3 courses, and a member of the not-for-profit worker co-operative Dandelion Collective, where he leads the development of the Dandelion platform for ticketed events and co-created gatherings.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit news.lifeitself.org

Stephen Reid, teacher, technologist, and coach discusses topics such as metamodernism, the metacrisis, and web3. He talks about being a bridge builder between different communities and the interconnectedness of global challenges. Key ideas covered include the multipolar trap and understanding underlying generator functions for solving multiple crises.

In this engaging discussion, Stephen Reid, founder of the Dandelion online learning program and The Psychedelic Society, dives into the fascinating blend of myth, magic, and technological metamodernism. He highlights the power of poetic frameworks in shaping our reality and the importance of personal narratives in tech innovation. The conversation also touches on adaptability in competition, suggesting we can learn from evolutionary biology. With insightful reflections on ancient myths and contemporary challenges, Reid invites listeners to rethink their relationship with technology.