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Dr. Ervin Laszlo
The Conscious Universe An intimate conversation with Ervin Laszlo
Ervin Laszlo's brilliant and original work in the fields of systems philosophy and general evolution theory have become the cornerstones of a new integral science of evolution, consciousness, and human development.
Michael Braungart
Toward An Eco-Industrial Revolution Michael Braungart, creative
chemist, industrial innovator, and co-author (with architect
William McDonough) of the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking
the Way We Make Things, shares his vision of a new
eco-industrial paradigm in which man-made waste no longer
pollutes the environment but transforms itself into fertilizer,
flowers, and forests.
Steve McIntosh
Bringing an Integral Perspective to the White House Integral philosopher Steve McIntosh gives some unorthodox advice to the next U.S. President on how to approach the most pressing challenges of the next four years.
Jim Garrison
Creating a New Cultural Renaissance Jim Garrison describes his ambitious new plan to bring the world's socially and environmentally conscious citizens, or “cultural creatives,” together under a single unifying banner.
Michael Zimmerman
Integral Environmentalism Integral ecologist Michael Zimmerman speaks with WIE editor Ross Robertson about the “bright green” movement, a transformative approach to environmentalism that offers a fuller and more hopeful way to respond to the global ecological challenges we face.
Ethan Zuckerman
Bright Green Technology for the Developing World Ethan Zuckerman, a social activist and internet entrepreneur on a mission to bring information technology to developing countries, speaks with WIE’s Ross Robertson about the complex challenges—and untapped potential—of creating a truly sustainable, equitable, and interconnected world.
Michael Dowd
Beyond Sustainability: A Hopeful, Inspiring Vision of the Next 250 Years A Voices from the Edge presentation in NYC
Michael Dowd, former Evangelical minister, believes that as we integrate the story of cosmogenesis into our lives a worldwide spiritual revival will occur.
Mary Evelyn Tucker
The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology a Voices from the Edge event recorded live in Boston
Mary Evelyn Tucker, Earth Charter advocate and world religions professor, discusses the powerful potential relationship between religion and ecology.
Duane Elgin
The Promise Ahead A Voices from the Edge presentation
Duane Elgin, internationally recognized author, speaks about how our future might unfold in ways both good and bad, and explores how to begin collectively charting an intentional—and evolutionary—course. A Voices from the Edge presentation.
Articles
Why Recycle if the Rapture Is Near?
Rev. Jim Ball is convincing his evangelical peers that environmentalism is the Christian thing to do.
Issue 33
Designing Utopia
All over the world, designers are becoming optimists, working together on new solutions to the planet’s worst crises
Issue 32
Discovering Fire
The coming revolution in energy
What happens when the oil runs dry? Petersen explains that we already have a perfect alternative available today and envisions a future in which we freely access the latent energy within empty space itself. Issue 29
Will Spring and Summer No Longer Come?
The future demands a new worldview
WIE's Elizabeth Debold spoke with systems theory pioneer Dr. Ervin Laszlo about his vision for the future of the planet and of a new paradigm of universal interconnectedness. Issue 26
The Great Work
Reviewed by Susan Bridle
Susan Bridle considers eco-theologian Thomas Berry's resounding call to our ecological conscience. Issue 19
What Matters Most
Why do two equally passionate critics of the scientific-materialist worldview differ so fundamentally on the capacity of the “new science” to answer humanity's most important questions? Issue 11
Encounter at the Edge of the New Paradigm
A Dialogue with E.F. Schumacher
Fritjof Capra's engaging account of his meeting with Schumacher in 1977, excerpted from his book Uncommon Wisdom, illustrates how two critics of the classical scientific worldview—both of them ardent proponents of a new vision for humankind—can differ so fundamentally about exactly how to move ahead. Issue 11
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