Two Futures, Consciousness as a Field, and Regenerative Change
Summary: This conversation explores the sense that humanity is standing between a collapse trajectory and a new regenerative era. It also looks at consciousness as a field, living systems science, youth creativity, and the kinds of cultural and economic changes needed for genuine transformation.
Questions This Interview Explores
- How can today’s crises also be understood as the opening of a new Renaissance?
- What does it mean to treat consciousness as a field rather than only a private inner experience?
- Why do living systems require both expansion and contraction, and what does that imply for civilization?
- How might youth, creativity, and new narratives help shape a regenerative future?
- What would a more life-centered economic, political, and social system actually look like?
Dr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is a futurist, evolutionary systems scientist, coach, healer, and award-winning bestselling author. She is the Founder and CEO of EARTHwise Centre. Her programs, practices, and strategies are sought after around the world for actualizing our future human potential, and catalyzing the next steps in human consciousness and systemic design for thrivability. She was awarded the Visioneers Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2022, and was crowned overall African winner in the category “Human Development” of the 2022 Africa’s Most Respected CEOs Awards. She is the co-author of the award-winning Future Humans Trilogy with Dr. Jean Houston, and a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle.
Website: earthwisecentre.org
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Transcript, summary, and key takeaways from this interview
Interview recorded September 5, 2022.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:04:19 – Two Futures: Sustainability Crisis and Emerging New Era
- 00:08:12 – The Regenerative Renaissance
- 00:12:11 – A Higher Order of Possibility
- 00:15:59 – Engaging Youth Creativity in Shaping the Future
- 00:19:44 – Engaging the Mind in Learning
- 00:23:28 – Global Collapse and Planetary Conditions
- 00:27:11 – The Balancing Act: Mother Earth and Human Consciousness
- 00:30:36 – Emergence of a New Narrative and Maturation of Our Species
- 00:34:05 – The Power and Manifestation of Consciousness
- 00:37:26 – Harnessing the Power of Consciousness
- 00:41:11 – A Coherent Pattern of Collaboration
- 00:45:34 – Creating a Heavenly World
- 00:50:07 – Wake-up Call and Systems Change Begins Within
- 00:54:47 – Living in Harmony with Nature
- 00:59:31 – The Detail in Creating New Economic and Financial Systems
- 01:04:13 – The Rising Tide: Consciousness as a Field
- 01:08:18 – Solidarity with Ukraine and the Emerging Collective Consciousness
- 01:11:31 – The Risk of Becoming the Next Dominator
- 01:15:35 – The Power of Dedication and Assistance
- 01:19:43 – Maintaining Coherence in the Face of Disinformation
- 01:24:27 – Finding Common Ground
- 01:28:59 – Social upheaval and the American spirit
- 01:33:22 – The Pioneering Spirit of Americans and the Challenges of Division
- 01:37:49 – The Need for a Different Kind of Politics
- 01:42:35 – Renewal and Evolution in Society
- 01:46:58 – Rethinking Growth and Expansion
- 01:51:30 – The Journey of Living Within Planetary and Social Boundaries
- 01:56:10 – The Future of Companies and Adaptation
- 02:00:39 – The Future of Creativity and Innovation
- 02:04:39 – Co-creating a World that Works for All
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