Wisdom of the Second Renaissance

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In our new interview series Wisdom of the Second Renaissance we delve into the contemplative insights and reflections of seven influential thought leaders of the Second Renaissance: Francois Demange, Gregg Henriques, John Vervaeke, Nicholas Janni, Rainer v Leopretching, Ria Baeck, and Thomas Steininger.[^1]

In this 13 video series we explore the minds of elders who have been actively contributing to a unique and transformative cultural movement and dedicated to addressing the challenges of the Second Renaissance.

Captured during the Respond network’s Scholarch residency at the Life Itself Praxis Hub in Bergerac, in summer 2023, this series presents their profound reflections and insights.

A brief note on each leader:

Ria Baeck: Facilitator and systems thinker, facilitating transformative dialogues and fostering collective intelligence.
Francois Demange (Metsa Nihue): Renowned philosopher and visionary thinker, exploring the intersections of consciousness and societal transformation.
Gregg Henriques: Psychologist and author pioneering integrative approaches to psychology, bridging science and spirituality.
Nicholas Janni: Leadership coach and embodiment expert, guiding individuals and organizations toward authentic and embodied leadership.
Rainer v Leopretching: Philosopher and futurist, shaping narratives on the future of technology, ethics, and humanity.
Thomas Steininger: Scholar and practitioner of integral philosophy, exploring the evolution of consciousness and its implications for society.
John Vervaeke: Cognitive scientist and Professor delving into the depths of meaning, wisdom, and the nature of human cognition.

[^1]: we had also planned interviews with Elizabeth Debold and Vivian Dittmar which sadly didn’t happen at the last minute due to Covid!

Interviews, recording and editing courtesy of John Oliver @interiortruth

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