Glimpsing Integral

Glimpsing Integral

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Spiral Benchmark
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I Might be Wrong
Finding truth beyond polarities through uncomfortable questions.
The Prime Directive
Version 1: Star Trek. Version 2: Wilber
2.15.1 Stages = Grades
Now, let’s look at all five of these Core stages of Spiral Dynamics together.
Cogent
Every once in a while I read a description of some aspect of Integral Theory that captures its essence. Here is one example.
4.2 Report Card
Looking inward and outward with Lines.
4.1 Using Lines for Growth
A Developmental Task List; Getting Specific
4.0 Lines: A Thought Experiment
In which we explore an Integral element that is overlooked, but rich with opportunities for understanding our world.
3.9 General Rules about Quadrants
Just as Levels or Stages of Development have rules, these principles create useful mental structures that help us use the Quadrants paradigm of Integral…
3.8 The Quadrants are My Friends
A thought experiment about using the quadrant's model from Integral Theory.
3.7 Systems: Lower Right Quadrant
Exterior, Objective, Collective
3.6 Science: Upper Right Quadrant
Exterior, Objective, Individual
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