World of Wisdom

Alnoor Ladha, a thought leader on post capitalism, and Lynn Murphy, a cultural analyst, dive deep into the complexities of modern existence. They discuss our addiction to comfort and how it shapes identity and spirituality. The duo critiques neoliberalism's grip on society, exploring the intersections of faith, economy, and power. They advocate for a transformative shift towards compassion and interconnectedness. With insights on trauma and the need to embrace humility, this conversation unpacks the urgent need to rethink our collective purpose.

Elina Eriksson Associate Professor at KTH (profile) came on the podcast and we talked about the work she's been doing with her students at the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology around transformation and transition. We speak of nudging, counterfactional scenarios, university studies as learning not merely graduating, the paradigm shift, the new role of the teacher, voulnerability, how transformative questions can also come in the form of 'how are you?' We also speak about futures and what we can do to spark movement now, work Elina and her team has been doing with the Transition movement. Enjoy!

Karonline Bottheim (LinkedIn) founder of Länka Consulting visited the podcast and we had a wonderful weaving around leading complex processes, certainty, communication, moving in the groan zone, trusting your feelings as portals for deeper explorations, learning and much more. This is s deepdive for those curious about complexity facilitation and what it means to shift and manouver in multi-stakeholder processes. And then we talk about the bible. As two fellow curious that just made our way through it, one in a more rigorous fashion, and it's implications for our current moment. Enjoy! For more extensive shownotes (Substack)

Maria Haggo (LinkedIn) founder of Transform8, TEDx speaker and fellow curious came to the podcast. We had a conversation about different aspects of neuroscience and how getting savvy about it allows us to work and live better. This is a hands on conversation about relationships, emotions, triggers, ingroups and outgroups, who's fault it is, the utility of curiosity, what you can do when you fundamentally disagree and much more. This was a really useful conversation to me, simple not easy yet with lots of nuance. Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul For more detailed shownotes (Substack)

This is the third installment with Ylva and Alexander. This time we talk about the anteroom (mellanrum). This is the concept of the space between worlds where we can begin sensing and moving into what will come next. This is a powerful conversation about what it takes to go beyond the current paradigm. It is for those that are curious and interested about what is to come next. For those that have perhaps let go of some of what this world has to offer. For those that are doing this for something bigger than themselves, that long to be in service. Enjoy! Extensive shownotes (Substack)

Ralph Thurm (LinkedIn), Managing director of r3.0 joined me on the podcast. We spoke of the work r3.0 is doing and regenerative transformation. We spoke of the evolution of the field of sustainability, what it means to regeneratively redesign, as well as the flaws (and as what r3.0 has done to amend them) of the current discourse of sustainability. We also spoke of the topics of post-collapse readiness, the connection between micro and macro, bioregionalism, membranes, boundaries and measurement. This is a rich conversation for beginning to understand what a regenerative economy could contain. For more extensive shownotes (Substack)

Linda Jarnhamn (LinkedIn) founder of Flow2thrive came on the podcast and we spoke about productivity, brains and culture change. Linda's perspective on how we can leverage data to invite people to begin their journeys and how wearable's are wonderful tools to remember what it feels like to 'feel good'. We also speak about collective interoception and why most workplaces aren't productive - even though people are working very hard. Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul For more detailed shownotes (Substack)

Alex Carabi, a coach and author focused on human development, shares insights from his journey into relationality and his book on the topic. The conversation delves into Martin Buber's philosophy, contrasting the 'I-thou' connection that enriches relationships against the 'I-it' approach. They explore how emotional awareness enhances intimacy and the challenges of vulnerability. Listeners are encouraged to embrace change and recognize the interconnected nature of personal growth, highlighting the profound impacts of relational connections in everyday life.

Professor Dovev Lavie is an economics professor that began experimenting with new forms of economic exchange during the pandemic. A concept he developed and unfolded in his book. More info can be found here Cooperative Economy. This conversations take us through some of the symptoms of the current economy and we discuss underlying causes as well as possible solutions like looking at purchasing power adjusted pricing, promoting and incentivizing pro-social behavior and other similar concepts that Dovev has developed in his book. Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul For more extensive show notes and chapters.

This is a solo episode with a reflection for the new year. My 111th episode as co-host of the World of Wisdom podcast. I touch upon 3 topics that are central in my current exploration: the idea of hospicing modernity, why the work I've been involved with around the masculine and the feminine seems to be about the other and getting off the map and into the territory and finally I propose what creation looks like in the realm of the masculine and feminine. If you want more of me either check out my Substack or my (new!) webpage. Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul