The UnConference on Imagination with Paul Saffo, Pinar&Viola, Benjamin Butler, Lisanne Buik and Sujith Ravindran
Join us for a unique event to learn more about probably, the most important topic of our time, IMAGINATION and dive deep in a double session as a new experiment with our tribe.
After an amazing #RegenerativeCultures last Sunday at The UnConference, it is now time to focus on the theme Imagination from an artistic, rational, spiritual and nature point of view by 5 (emerging) world class thought leaders and practitioners.
As Conscious Learning Tribe, we decided to learn more about one of the most important topics of our time and deep-dive in a double session as a new experiment with our tribe.
For next Sunday’s event on May 31 (5-7pm CET), our special guests are:
– Pinar Demirdag (multi-disciplinary artist working a.o. for Google, IKEA, Nike and Airbnb)
– Paul Saffo (futurist, teacher at Stanford University and Board member at Long Now Foundation)
– Benjamin Butler (top level futurist/forecaster, strategist and philosopher working for WEF, Futur.io, Dyson and Merrill Lynch)
And for our second session on Thursday June 4th (8-10pm CET), our special guests are:
– Sujith Ravindran (founder of the BEING abundance movement, author, Indian shaman for 40 years, co-founder Being At Full Potential)
– Lisanne Buik (multi-disciplinary artist and futures designer shown a.o. in Van Gogh Museum in 2019)
with another surprise guest to be confirmed soon.
The event is FREE, registration here (direct zoom link).
“The goal of forecasting is not to predict the future but to tell you what you need to know to take meaningful action in the present.” – Paul Saffo
“We are on a mission to challenge and expand imagination by devoting all our creativity in the service of the highest good of all that exists and does not exist. Always learning and adapting to the latest image technologies.” – Pinar Demirdag
“I believe in the transience of nature. I believe that beyond the individual entities of each living being, there is a unity that defines all of us collectively.” – Sujith Ravindran
“We are at an important evolutionary turning point in the history of our species. More than just a technological Singularity, we need a Cultural Renaissance. harnessing the power of the human imagination.” – Benjamin Butler
“I wholeheartedly believe that the uncertainty, disgrace and polarity of our current day provides an opportunity to find grace in ourselves and reconnect to nature. To rise up to protect a future that serves all (of life) by prototyping new operating systems for society and self that emulate the laws of nature.” – Lisanne Buik
In our session we will dive deep into the following aspects of Imagination:
Why is Imagination now more important than ever? What are the key drivers?
What is Imagination? What is it not?
What is the difference between Imagination, visualisation, dreaming and a trip?
What is the difference between physical imagination & virtual imagination (VR)?
When is Imagination more effective? What are the key prerequisites for success?
How can we all stimulate our Imagination competency?
Love
Humor
Kids
Friends or any human interaction
Nature (walks, hikes, sailing, etc.)
Scuba diving
Books
Water (showers, waterfalls etc.)
Music
Paintings
Movies
Smells
Lucid dreaming
Spa/sauna/massages
Inspirational keynotes
Dancing
Serendipity
Presencing techniques
Spiritual practices
Plant medicine
How does Imagination occur individually, in teams, as an organisation, and as species?
What is the biggest misconception or myth around Imagination?
The event is hosted by Conscious Learning Tribe founders Canay Atalay, Rudy de Waele, Yuri van Geest, and by Primavera Salva & Michael Lane. Are you as excited as we are to learn and explore together the why, what, how and when of Imagination from different angles?
If you want to learn more about our activities or have questions about a specific event, please write to us at now@consciouslearningtribe.com
#REGENERATIVE CULTURES re-stream
You can watch the re-stream of the beautiful dialogue we had with Douglas Rushkoff, Ruth Andrade and Daniel Christian Wahl on “Regenerative Cultures" last Sunday at The UnConference. EnJOY!
SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES by our MEDIA PARTNER: OPENLAB.FM
Check out our weekly non-conformist Spotify mixtape, curated by OpenLab.fm for our tribe, based on our weekly topic. Expect some imaginative energising sounds this week, during and after the event with amazing visual art.
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We wish you a loving and imaginative weekend and week ahead. Enjoy the reading, listening and viewing.
Canay, Rudy & Yuri, Founders of Conscious Learning Tribe.
“In the West we focus way too much on what we know while in the East they focus more on what they don’t know. Imagination starts in a state of total unknowingness and of embracing full uncertainty” - Nassim Taleb