Seeds of a Second Renaissance

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 • 

Catherine Tran

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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 • 

Rufus Pollock

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Sylvie Barbier

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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 • 

Rosie Bell

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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 • 

Catherine Tran

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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 • 

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 • 

Rufus Pollock

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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 • 

Catherine Tran

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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 • 

Catherine Tran

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May 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 4 (May 2025) - Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects

Joanna Macy’s work empowers us to respond to socio-ecological crises, transfiguring apathy and despair into creative action. Plus, events …

May 29 • 

Catherine Tran

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Rosie Bell

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April 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 3 (Apr 2025) - Integral Theory II: Mapping "Levels" of Development

A basic introduction to Integral "levels": a hopeful map of personal and societal evolution. Plus, events & opportunities in the field of inner-led…

Apr 23 • 

Catherine Tran

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Rosie Bell

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March 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 2 (Mar 2025) – Integral Theory: the Four Quadrant Model

This month: a basic digest of Integral Theory — among the most pervasive ideas in Second-Renaissance-related spheres — and upcoming events …

Mar 26 • 

Catherine Tran

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Rosie Bell

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February 2025

Seeds of a Second Renaissance Issue 1 (Feb 2025) - Donna Haraway on Response-ability and Staying with the Trouble

Dip into Donna Haraway's ideas as relational medicine in our time of crisis and discover the latest events and opportunities in the field of inner-led…

Feb 21 • 

Catherine Tran

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Rosie Bell

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