“The
ultimate metaphysical secret, if we dare to state it so simply
is that there are no boundaries in the universe. Boundaries are
illusions, products not of reality but of the way we map and edit
reality. And while it is fine to map out the territory, it is
fatal to confuse the two.”
-
Ken Wilber
Spiral Dynamics
Integral (SDi)
Spiral
Dynamics Integral, dubbed “The Theory that Explains
Everything”, reveals the hidden complexity codes that shape
human nature, create global diversities, and drive evolutionary
change. These dynamic Spiral forces attract and repel individuals,
form the webs and meshes that connect people within groups, communities
and organizations, and forge the rise and fall of nations and
cultures.
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Spiral Dynamics is a bio-psycho-social map of living human systems
that focuses on natural designs and offers whole new integral
solutions that are ecological, systemic, and life-affirming. In
effect the theory describes and makes sense of the enormous complexity
of human existence, and then shows how to craft elegant, systemic
problem-solutions that meet people and address situations where
they are.
Spiral Dynamics meshes the new
science of memetics with Gravesian value systems to form “value
memes” or ”vMemes” to craft a model of transformational
change. By exploring and describing the core intelligences and
deep values that flow beneath what we believe and do, the model
offers a profoundly incisive, dynamic perspective on complex matters
such as:
- HOW people think about things
(as opposed to “what” they think)
- WHY people make decisions in
different ways
- WHY people respond to different
motivators
- WHY and HOW values arise and
spread
- The nature of CHANGE
This powerful conceptual system
has been field-tested in some of the most complex environments
on the planet, from inner-city Chicago to racially plagued South
Africa. Since the focus is on the deeper vMemetic foundations,
Spiral Dynamics suggests ways to move more quickly in the direction
of deep dialogue and comprehensive, integral solutions.
Micro
applications of Spiral Dynamics are found around the world in
a variety of developmental, counseling and coaching projects.
For example, leaders in a growing number of local, national and
international youth development projects are currently using Spiral
Dynamics Integral concepts.
Meso
applications of Spiral Dynamics look through a wider lens between
and among groups of people in large corporations, within local
communities, and even as distinctive cultures in city-states and
entire countries. As our world is now moving into the next stage
of cultural pluralism and diversity programs, Spiral Dynamics
offers a point of view that looks at the evolutionary dynamic
of the deep underlying values systems.
Macro
applications of Spiral Dynamics re-examine the whole globalization
issue through an entirely new lens. The focus is on the underlying
vMeme currents and contours of the diverse, competing economic,
political, health care, education, religious, and community-based
models.
" Spiral Dynamics Integral
is one of the first integral psychologies now available and, as
presented by Don Beck, I give it my highest recommendation. It
has profound implications for business, politics, education, and
medicine, and it will give you the tools to begin applying these
revolutionary ideas in your own field immediately. Don't miss
it!"
- Ken Wilber, author-philosopher and president, Integral Institute.
See What is Enlightenment? magazine
for an interactive
tutorial on the Spiral, including a free audio lecture. WIE
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