Feeling with the organism

Feeling with the organism

Using subjective feelings while you are investigating and empirically analysing at the same time? Surely that’s bad science. Or is it? This blog series is exploring integral quadrants – how these open a world of opportunity on complex issues, as well as...
Repeating patterns

Repeating patterns

One of the compelling beauties of Integral Theory are repeating patterns, the fractal nature of quadrants, repeating patterns are observable at every scale. This is fundamental and creates a wonderful window onto ourselves, our biases and preferences. It is...
Beyond the boxes

Beyond the boxes

When people first come across integral theory* they are often stunned, enticed, surprised and excited by its simple beauty and explanatory power. I certainly was! Suddenly, through accessibly integrating global knowledge, many tensions in ourselves, families and...
The world today – the new normal and VUCA

The world today – the new normal and VUCA

We live in extraordinary times. Our societies’ are transforming and we are seeing radical non-linear changes. This is occurring whether we live in industrialised or modernising countries. The same is true for people with very different circumstances including...
Human altruism

Human altruism

Human beings are altruistic! We’re motivated by a lot more than money and success. In today’s world, this claim may seem dubious. However, there’s overwhelming evidence – we are not just economic rationalists out to maximise our own personal...