Friday, October 3rd, 7-9pm
Also on 10/30

How can integralists make more sense of the upcoming election? Can we harmonize the conflicting perspectives that are struggling for dominance? Can we passionately take a side without vilifying the opposition (or are they really villains)? Can we see the piece of the truth that each side holds? Let’s give it a whirl!

Saturday, August 30, 2008
10 AM – 12:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $10 – $20

Anticipating a convention hangover?
Boulder Integral has the cure!

A Conversation with Steve McIntosh and Special Guest Drexel Sprecher

In order to define an authentic progressive politics you must integrate the opposites that define contemporary political debate in a way that is consistent with universal developmental principles. Political theories and causes that claim to be “progressive” or even “transformational” without this integration often prevent realization of the human ends to which their proponents are committed.

In this off-the-record session, author Steve McIntosh will host political philosopher and leadership educator Drexel Sprecher in a conversation about the relationship between developmental theory and practical politics. This conversation will explore the tensions between left and right in the context of universal stages of human development. The conversation will enable you to recognize some of the limitations of the orthodoxies of left and right and identify new and more revealing ways to view current issues.

Drexel will also present highlights of the Common Destiny™ political and policy framework and explain why it is the most promising social contract for the digital age.

7:00pm – 8:30pm on August 4, Monday
Suggested Donation: $10 per person

Integral philosophy represents a new understanding of the evolution of consciousness and culture. When applied to politics, this new way of seeing provides realistic and pragmatic solutions to many of the contemporary problems of our society. Integral politics also offers a long-term vision that promises to bring an eventual end to war, suffering, and environmental degradation. This event includes a 40-minute power-point presentation followed by questions and discussion on the application of integral philosophy to the realm of politics.

STEVE MCINTOSH is the author of Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution (Paragon House 2007). He was an original member of the Integral Institute and What Is Enlightenment? Magazine has referred to him as ““integral thinker par excellence.”” An honors graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and the USC Business School, today Steve is president of Now & Zen, Inc. and director of The Project for Integral World Federation.