Join Nipun Mehta on day 1 of the IDG Summit 2023 as he discusses the importance of designing for ‘heart intelligence’ in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). Nipun illuminates the importance of differentiating between content and context, why we should design for AI (renamed artificial intimacy) and how his initiative ServiceSpace has turned the impact model on its head by starting with inner development. About Nipun Mehta Nipun Mehta is the founder of #ServiceSpace, an incubator of projects that work at the intersection of #volunteerism, #technology, and the gift economy – inspiring people to be the change they wish to see. What started as an experiment with four friends in #siliconvalley grew to a global ecosystem of over 400,000 members that has delivered millions of dollars in service for free. Much of his work explores how we can help more people to embrace #giving and #gratitude. Mehta has received many awards, including the Jefferson Award for Public Service, the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and Wavy Gravy’s Humanitarian Award. He serves on the advisory boards of the Seva Foundation, the #dalailama Foundation, and the Greater Good Science Center. About Inner Development Goals In 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) provided a comprehensive plan for a sustainable world by 2030. However, progress is not happening fast enough, and we urgently need to increase our collective abilities to face and work effectively with complex challenges. This is why we are co-creating the Inner Development Goals (#IDG) – a non-profit, open-source initiative committed to fostering inner development towards more sustainable futures. We research, collect, and communicate science-based skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives. Follow our journey from inner growth to outer change: https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org
Category: G O O D N E S S
Culture, Morals, Ethics. 2nd person perspective.
A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart
On the mind, the structure of the brain, the structure of life, the arts, perceptions of reality, the pervasiveness of consciousness… Scientist, physician, psychiatrist, writer, literary scholar, and philosopher Iain McGilchrist is as genial as his work is fascinating. As anyone familiar with his books could attest, this conversation no more than grazes the surface of his thought; but it was, to my mind, a rich and absorbing conversation nevertheless. He is, moreover, almost aggressively sane. https://davidbentleyhart.substac…
Andy Karr – “Into the Mirror”
The modern world has been incredibly successful at producing material wealth, scientific knowledge, and technological innovation. But all these advances have not led to corresponding improvements in our psychological well-being, social harmony, spiritual wealth, or the health of this planet. With his upcoming book titled Into the Mirror, Andy shows that remedies for these problems can be found within the profound insights of Mahayana Buddhism. Andy Karr doesn’t like to talk about himself very much, but he does talk and write about Buddhist teachings, particularly the profound paths of the Mahayana and Mahamudra. He is the author of Contemplating Reality, an experiential guide to Buddhist philosophy (Shambhala Publications, 2007) and co-author of The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the world with fresh eyes (Shambhala Publications, 2011). His latest book, Into The Mirror: A buddhist journey through mind, matter, and the nature of reality will be published by Shambhala in May, 2023. He spoke with students at RYI and online participants on the 20th February 2023.
The fact is we are nothing | Krishnamurti
Extract from the second conversation with Pupul Jayakar at Brockwood Park, 1983. Watch the full video at • J. Krishnamurti – Brockwood Park…
The Accident of Unconsciousness | Forrest Landry | TEDxCardiffbytheSea
Considers the meaning and uniqueness of life on earth, in regards to the basis and design of action and choice, on both personal and community levels. Defines a realistic, as distinct from virtual, consideration of the nature and role of a foundational ethics as applied in interpersonal situations, and how this leads to healthier, thriving, outcomes. Forrest Landry a philosopher, founder, writer, researcher, scientist, engineer, and craftsman. He has a unique set of skills in large scale systems design and worked on many software projects in the business and government sectors. His most original and insightful work is in the area of metaphysics – the study of what is, what is the nature of being, what is the nature of knowing, and by what means we make good choices. His foundational work “The Immanent Metaphysics” reflects a decades long effort to restore legitimacy to the practice of metaphysics and construct a rigorous, coherent and precise statement of Ethics.
Chris Langan: IQ, Free Will, Psychedelics, CTMU, & God
Chris Langan has the highest recorded IQ in America, and has invented a theory of everything called the CTMU based in metalogic.
Buddhist Inner Sciences : Revealing Your Rainbow Body – Ep. 25
Yuthok Nyingthig is the most important practice for Tibetan medicine healing practitioners. The practice of Yuthok Nyingthig helps reveal the rainbow body that is each person’s natural state. Professor Thurman discusses the meaning of empowerment, tantra, and why the rainbow body of natural bliss and happiness is such an important teaching for our modern world. This podcast was recorded on July 2, 2015 at Menla Mountain Retreat Center as part of a retreat called Shakyamuni Buddha Inner Sciences. His Medicine Buddha Healing Science with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman. This podcast is apart of the Budhist Inner Sciences 101 Podcast Series taken from the Bob Thurman Tibet House US archives which are intended to provide an introduction to the yogic, meditative theoretical practices of the tradition. These recordings are intended to be general overviews one should be studying with a qualified teacher before attempting or engaging in the practices. This week’s episode of the Bob Thurman Podcast was brought to you in part through the support of the Tibet House US Membership Community and Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, New York. Listen to more archive recordings from from past Robert AF Thurman teachings + public events please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. To learn about the benefits of Tibet House US Membership please visit: www.tibethouse.us
Imagination Is Closer To Truth Than You Think | Tom Cheetham
Natalia Vorontsova talks to Dr Tom Cheetham about active imagination, consciousness and life-changing experiences in the context of the philosophy and theology of Henry Corbin, Ibn Arabi and Surhawardi. Tom offers a unique perspective on post-materialist science, having come full circle from scientific materialism through Jungian psychology and Sufi mysticism to the realisation that science is not an obstacle to accessing the transcendent. It’s a thought-provoking conversation about the nature of reality and what it means to be human. You can find out more about Tom’s work at https://www.tomcheetham.com/
Reality Begins with Consciousness with Vernon Neppe
Vernon Neppe, MD, PhD, FRSSAf, is a neuropsychiatrist and head of the Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute in Seattle. He is author, with physicist Edward Close, of Reality Begins with Consciousness: A Paradigm Shift that Works. He is also author of Déjà Vu Revisited, Déjà Vu: A Second Look, Déjà Vu: Glossary and Library, Cry the Beloved Mind: A Voyage of Hope, and Innovative Psychopharmacotherapy. His professional publications number over 700. Dr Neppe has amplified many of his concepts in two of the websites linked with his work. On www.Brainvoyage.com, his books are amplified. www.VernonNeppe.org is his gateway and includes more information on the Neppe-Close model of the Triadic Distinction Vortical Paradigm. Dr. Vernon Neppe refers to his theoretical work as a “new paradigm”. By looking at nine, discreet, finite dimensions he is able to show the relationship between the finite and the infinite. His mathematical model calls for a third entity, in addition to matter and energy, called “gimmel” and which may be an expression of the contents of consciousness. Because his work challenges so many commonly held beliefs, it is difficult for many people to comprehend. However, it offers the potential for understanding the nature of consciousness, life, and paranormal phenomena. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also past-president of the non-profit Intuition Network, an organization dedicated to creating a world in which all people are encouraged to cultivate and apply their inner, intuitive abilities.
More information: www.brainvoyage.com
Awakening Mind Part 2 – “The Mind Unveiled”
The Mind Unveiled expresses the “great forgetting” that occurs when we enter the human experience, obscuring the truth of who we truly are. The journey of realizing our true essential nature, the dual nature of ego and illusion, and the imprint of historical and cultural conceptions of the mind are examined through personal anecdotes and expert perspectives. The Mind Unveiled advocates for a collective awakening to address humanity’s challenges, suggesting that recognizing the ego as the core of suffering can lead to a more compassionate, interconnected, and fulfilling life. The film cast features: Angelo Dilullo, Rupert Spira, Shakti Caterina Maggi, Francis Lucille, Amoda Maa, Steve Taylor, Victoria Ukachukwu, Bernardo Kastrup, Helen Hamilton, Tom Das, Jan Frazier, Louise Kay, Lisa Natoli, and Loch Kelly with narration by Daniel Schmidt. For more information and to connect with the speakers check out https://www.awakeningmindfilms.com/home.