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The Temenos Model [by Ray HARRIS] Temenos
is the name I have given to a developmental meta-narrative I developed
in the mid-eighties. It proposes that the full spectrum of [psycho-social]
development has been intuited by every culture and that the ‘narratives’
of that culture reveal valuable insights into the developmental process. 12.08.02
Toiling
to make our Human Collective more Conscious [by Beatrix MURRELL] Advancing
on a technological level, yet refusing to become more conscious has made
for a far more dangerous world. And, yes, we are building a noosphere of
sorts, but thus far it's quite dysfunctional and somewhat deranged upon
occasion. This is not yet the evolutionary advance that we could hope to
call Teilhardian! 09.08.02
Teleology
Mechanisms in Evolution This
is the phenomenon that evolutionary processes, without consciously aiming
at a certain point, lal the same reach such goals, as if they were secretly
guided by some inner principle. First It is argued why our vision is often
blurred when wetry to look at such phenomena, and then a number of tools
nature uses to direct progress on the ladder of evolution are discussed. 07.08.02
The
Sense of Life and Existence The age-old
question of the sense of existence may get a plausible answer from the
combined, integrated contributions of Evolutionism and modern psychology.
This article is extended with considerations about the most fundamental
Laws of Existence. 06.08.02
Comments
on Wilber's Four Quadrants model Ken Wilber's
Four Quadrants Model is an important scheme in his theory. A scrutinizing
analysis of this model perhaps reveals several divergences with Teilhard's
approach. This text is critically commented
by Michael McDermott.
05.08.02
Tertiary
Culture In the
Noosphere, several stages succeed each other. In the Primary, social organization
is nearly absent. In the Secondary, an organization is imposed and controlled
by external factors. In the Tertiary Culture, synergetic groups emerge
that are organized from within, guided by open communication, consciousness,
integration and spontaneous self-control. It seems to be the Nooshere at
its best. 04.08.02 The Blood
Brotherhoods [by Ray HARRIS] This
enthralling essay tries to describe the psyche of modern terrorists from
a Jungian point of view, but integrated with some of Wilber's views. An
enlightening approach towards a phenomenon otherwise poorly accessible
to our modern minds. 27.07.02
The
Peer-to-Peer Paradigm [by Michel BAUWENS] Peer-to-Peerrefers
to the fact that people functioning in a tertiary culture consider each
other as fundamentally equal, competent and capable to participate to the
integration process, and, in fact, as indispensable for this process, that
outreaches individual possibilities. It also advocates free access and
use of the intellectual insights and productions. 14.07.02
The
Tertiary Group A t-Group
is a group with the highest possible quality of group functioning, derived
from modern insights, psychological and sociological, about optimal functioning.
A t-Group is the concretization of the synergistic style.The question how
t-Groups, real and virtual, emerge and evolve, seems to be surprisingly
actual and fundamental for everybody who feels engaged in a constructive
future of humankind. 16.06.02 A
scheme of evolution [by Rudolf SEIBERL] A scheme
of Evolution by Rudolf Seiberl, with integrated comments. 12.05.02
The
Mechanisms of Evolution In its
gradual transition form the chaotic Big Bang towards the Noopsheric Omega
Point, the evolving universe progressively uses new mechanisms to achieve
this even more complex performance. This article describes some of the
most fundamental mechanisms of this progression. 05.05.02
From
Matter to Mind The natural
evolution of the Organizing Prionciple in Universe and Evolution is described
from structure to consciousness. It is suggested that there is no need
for a supranatural substance to guide these evolutionary steps.
01.05.02
A Site Search Engine is added As this
Website contains now more than 175 pages, a search engine became most useful.
The nice PicoSearch link is added. 27.04.02
Homo
Divinus, an Evolutionary Advantage [by Larry HAGERTY] Meditating
about the fight between Jewish soldiers against Muslim hostages at Bethlehem,
in the very birthplace of Christ, Larry Hagerty presents a sensible thought
about our transition from homo -so called- sapiens, to a
new homo divinus, a more godlike human. 21.04.02
The
procedure of Conceptual Integration The intellectual
process of integration, central in each important mental activity, is described
in some detail. 17.04.02
Teilhard's
Approach to Creation [by Brian COWAN] A good
synthesis of Teilhard's remarkable view on the creation process, in which
he tries to unite traditional (but transcendented) Christian concepts and
the scientific data undelying his Evolution theory. 15.04.02
Supernaturalism
vs. Enriched Naturalism Can the
ancient and still current controversy between one or two natures (matter
and spirit) be resolved? An integrative approach, suggesting a more correct
definition of naturalism and a more strict definition of spiritual phenomena,
is suggested. Teilhard is described as a supernaturalist. 14.04.02
An
introduction to David Bohm and the The Implicate Order [by Beatrix
MURRELL] David
Bohm,one of the leading quantum physicists of our age,linked a formidable
knowledge of the history and philosophy of science to his keen experience
as a physicist. 12.04.02
What
is Reality? a remarkable surreal experience [conceived by Peter RUSSELL] Added
to our Feelings Links List 08.04.02 Printer-friendly
versions of the texts will be added from now on. As several
regular visitors asked for. 02.04.02
The
Christian Inspiration of the Works of Teilhard [by Brian COWAN] Proceeding
step by step, the author sketches some of the most Christianly inspired
theories of Teilhard, and then, looking foran explanation for this Christian
inspiration, suggests this may be found in a combination of his youth at
home and the spirituality of the Jesuit Company to which he belonged. Edited
7/4/02 01.04.02
Inertia
and Minimal Responsibility: the major obstacle to Synergy and the Noosphere What's
wrong with major social revolutions, and do we risk the same outcome when
we'll move towards the Noosphere, now that the Internet is granting us
unlimited facilities to converge and to elaborate a global vision and cooperation?
-- Introducing the iGroup Idea.
An
extensive comment by Anthony Judge 30.03.02
An
evaluation of some aspects of the vision of Teilhard What's
positive and what's still missing in Teilhard's vision? An evaluation from
a postmodern standpoint. 26.03.02
Biology
and Religion [by Brian COWAN] Teilhard
states that biology evolves without special borders into human socialization,
of which religion is an important part. Hence religion behaves like a biological
phylum. 14.03.02
The
evolution of Consciousness Consciousness
and the Noosphere can be considered as the current form of the universal
need for an Internal Organizing Principle, developing together with Complexification.
A study of some important trends within this Noosphere. 10.03.02
The
Global Mind Hypothesis Is the
next Step in the Evolution of the Universe a Superman, a Global Brain or
a Global Mind? 08.03.02
The
Classic Art Gallery A selection
of classic paintings that provoke a "Noospheric" thrill --at least to me.
03.03.02
Life
After Death Some
hypotheses, unscientific and scientific, are discussed. The important Noospheric
notion of Global Mind is introduced. 03.03.02
Consciousness Consciousness
scientifically defined within the frame of Evolutionary processes. 02.03.02
The
Sense of Life and Existence The age-old
question of the sense of existence may get a plausible answer from the
combined, integrated contributions of Evolutionism and modern psychology.
[extended 07.08.02] 02.03.02
The
Optimal way of human functioning (elaborated) What
kind of ideal personality modern psychology, enhanced with the insights
of evolutionism, seems to suggest? 28.02.02
Beyond
the Evolving Universe (incl. the creation hypothesis) Is it
possible to discuss and hypothesize about creation, God, design and related
topics without falling into the traps of emotionally charged disputes and
prejudices? 27.02.02
A
little history of the Internet The development
of the Internet and the WWW is a remarkable story, illustrating the opposite
of some traditional concepts about modern progress. 20.02.02 A thumbnail
reel is added to view the Surreal and the Abstract
Art Collections.
February 2002: Number
of texts extended. Several pages on Evolution and related topics. January 2002: The
Abstract
Noospheric Art Gallery is started. The same enthousiastic reaction
by the artists. December 2001: The
Surreal
Noospheric Art Gallery is started. All invited artists granted the
use of their art. November 2001:
- The Canadian musician
Daniel
Bouliane offers us his track Noosphère
to illustrate
our site.
- The Belgian painter
Michel
Flamme offers us an artistic impression of the Integration
Symbol.
- First regular
mailing to announce major additions to this site October 2001: Construction
of the main introductory pages and the Visionary
Gallery 18 September 2001:
Installation of this website under its new name The Noosphere Network at noosphere.cc September 2001: Thorough
exploration of the WWW to find some high ranked Noosphere and Teilhard links 20 August 2001: Start
of the construction of this Site under its previous URL: www.psy.cc/gts.html The original name was: Global Teilhardian Society
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