Seeds of a Second Renaissance

Things are falling apart. We're exploring why and what we can do, together

Join the Introduction to the Metacrisis and a Second Renaissance course starting Wednesday to understand our converging crises, their roots and discover…

Apr 9 • Rufus Pollock, Sylvie Barbier, Yoyo Pasieka, and Armelle Boussidan

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March 2026

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 13 (Mar 2026) - Sri Aurobindo on the evolution of human consciousness

On Sri Aurobindo's pioneering vision and practice for global spiritual evolution. Plus, events & opportunities for inner-led change.

Mar 17 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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February 2026

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 12 (Feb 2026) - In Tech We Trust

A new essay on the god-like authority of technology in the modern age – and what it means to set a wiser course. Plus, curated events and opportunities…

Feb 18 • Rosie Bell and Catherine Tran

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January 2026

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 11 (Jan 2026) - Max Scheler on Valueception

In this value-laden world, modernity’s “meaning crisis” arises not from an absence of available meaning, but an underdeveloped ability to perceive it. …

Jan 15 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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November 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 10 (Nov 2025) – Christopher Alexander on matter and meaning

Visionary architect Christopher Alexander challenges an ultra-mechanistic worldview; espousing value, beauty and meaning as objective realities. Plus…

Nov 25, 2025 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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Join the Second Renaissance Conference Online 5-7 Dec: Transformation in a Time of Metacrisis

A three-day online gathering for transformative ideas, practice, and collective renewal including talks by Rebecca Henderson (HBS), John Vervaeke and…

Nov 19, 2025 • Rufus Pollock, Sylvie Barbier, Boaz Feldman, and Lauren Wigmore

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October 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 9 (Oct 2025) – Developmental Spaces for a Time of Transformation

Introducing the growing field of Developmental Spaces – collective spaces for multi-domain inner development in service of social transformation. Plus…

Oct 22, 2025 • Rosie Bell and Catherine Tran

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September 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 8 (Sep 2025) – Iain McGilchrist’s Hemisphere Hypothesis

An intro to Iain McGilchrist’s game-changing account of the brain’s hemispheres - which transforms understanding of human consciousness. Plus, events …

Sep 17, 2025 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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August 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 7 (Aug 2025) - Vanessa Machado de Oliveira on Hospicing Modernity

An introduction to "hospicing modernity": practising sobriety, discernment, and accountability for the end of the world as we know it. Plus, events …

Aug 20, 2025 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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Second Renaissance Gathering & Festival, 5-7th September 2025

A first of its kind micro-festival for those called to a second renaissance. A weekend of connection, music, art and discussion at the Life Itself…

Aug 12, 2025 • Rufus Pollock, Sylvie Barbier, Finn Clancy, and Catherine Tran

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July 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 6 (Jul 2025) – Thích Nhất Hạnh on Interbeing

A short introduction to "interbeing" and how recognising life as radically interconnected can lead towards more compassionate ways of living. Plus…

Jul 23, 2025 • Catherine Tran and Rosie Bell

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June 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 5 (Jun 2025) - Donella Meadows & Systems Change

Introducing pioneering systems thinker Donella Meadows + the latest events and opportunities in the field of inner-led change.

Jun 19, 2025 • Catherine Tran

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