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July 2009 
Globalization Demands Unification
Posted on Jul 3rd, 2009
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Big B
Big B
Globalization Demands Unification
The exponential increase in complexity visible throughout the techno-economic model coinciding with the Globalization of our species demands an emergent, more dynamic context for humanity. In order to address the complexities of an evolving global society there must be a globally unifying social model which brings order to the chaos of the human condition. Any valid attempt to address this urgency is predetermined by the need to recognize a Universal context for humanity.
Before any attempt is made to bring order to the chaos of the human condition the following question must be raised by the Integral community; is it within the capacity of the current Integral worldview to conceptualize and construct a Unifying model for humanity?
When considering the Human Condition, Integrals capacity and effectiveness lies in the differentiation and integration between different value systems, this allows for an acceptance of different limitations found throughout the different stages while building an awareness of developmental capacities. The ability to view humanity through the ascending spiral of development is truly empowering, and for the sake of this argument, the validity of stage development theory and Integral are not in question.
However, by remaining within the current scope of Integral and by relying on stage development theory in order to address the complexities of the human condition the effectiveness of this methodology becomes challenged by the emergence of Global complexities and the need for a Unifying model. In dealing with the human condition the stages of development are essential to an Integral Worldview, but this does not ensure a Unifying model because stages are distinct parts of development and cannot be placed into a unifying context that addresses humanity as a whole unless there is a universality throughout each successive stage. What must occur is confirmation of a universal trait apparent throughout all humanity that distinguishes the uniqueness of humanity as a whole in relation to all other levels of being; there must be a concept for humanity as a whole in order to reach a context capable of addressing the complexities of humanity as a whole.
What is in order is a Universal Worldview for humanity which signifies the capacity to address the complexities of a Globalized social, cultural, techno-economic model. This Unifying Worldview is only possible if we transcend the current scope of Integral and maintain an awareness that distinguishes all the unique stages of human development as the result of an inherent nature that reverberates throughout the whole of humanity. This distinction can be made when we view the differences between levels of consciousness and stages of human development.
Integral maintains the evolution of consciousness as ascending levels of consciousness, this represents the great chain of being which draws the entire phylum of all sentient being. Greater levels of consciousness reflect greater awareness, greater complexity, with the ultimate goal of reaching Unification. If the direction of evolution is towards unification, then ultimately the goal is to reach a context for unification.
The first two stages of development in man, beige and purple, reflect levels of consciousness visible throughout the physiosphere and the biosphere respectively. The following stages of development are unique and are not seen in any other expression of being besides humanity. Distinguishing between the fist two levels of consciousness as present throughout the phylum and the following levels of consciousness as unique stages of human development, we see a discrepancy in using stage development methodology to handle the challenges of a Globalized society. This methodology does not ensure a unifying context for humanity unless it distinguishes a unique trait that emerges and signifies the fundamental nature of humanity.
Human consciousness is signified by the emergence of self-reflective consciousness and the capacity for subjective/objective awareness. This shift in consciousness is indicative of Spiral Dynamics stage red, when the self grounds itself in separation and signifies the emergence of the mental capacity for Duality. Each successive stage of development that emerges as the result of self-reflective awareness distinguishes unique stages of human development. The goal of this ascending path of development is to reach Universal Godhead, Oneness, non-duality, and the Transpersonal. In regards to the evolution of consciousness, the goal to reach unity ultimately lies in the transcendence of self-reflection/Dualism.
By maintaining the tetra-arising nature of Integral, unity in self (UR) must respectively draw a context for unity in other (LL) and unity throughout society (LR.) If there lies the capacity for the non-dual in the individual upper left quadrant, there must be a relative concept for a non-dual social structure in the lower right. This suggest a unifying social context for humanity which reflects a truly justifiable Unifying Worldview. This worldview has yet to be defined or confirmed by the Integral community. This limitation lies in inability to define a fundamental nature in man.
The urgency of our times demands a Unifying Worldview if we are to become capable of handling the challenges of a Globalized society. However, what is also predicted by Integral is that the current worldview will inherently deny the validity of a transcendent perspective. If a Unifying worldview transcends and includes the Integral worldview, then from the scope of Integral, the validity of a Unifying Worldview will be denied. This is already clear in that Integral does not support a proposition for a unifying trait that exists throughout all of humanity which lies as the fundamental ground for all that is unique to human accomplishments. A universality in man will be predetermined as pathologically Green and a violation to the Integral Worldview. This IMO, proves to be Integrals antithesis in its dialectic in progress.
In order to realize the nature of this inherent trait in man (self-reflection) it must be transcend The Integral worldview must become the object of a Unifying worldview in order to reach this confirmation, and at that point the potentials of Integral become grounded in a context that can universalize its effectiveness. The ultimate reality of this proposition is that Integral becomes universally integrated and effective. While extremely challenging to accept, his should not be overlooked by anyone with an Integral consciousness who supports the wellbeing of our species and the evolution of consciousness.
I am readily open to all comments regarding this subject.
Namaste, Brian Assam.
The exponential increase in complexity visible throughout the techno-economic model coinciding with the Globalization of our species demands an emergent, more dynamic context for humanity. In order to address the complexities of an evolving global society there must be a globally unifying social model which brings order to the chaos of the human condition. Any valid attempt to address this urgency is predetermined by the need to recognize a Universal context for humanity.
Before any attempt is made to bring order to the chaos of the human condition the following question must be raised by the Integral community; is it within the capacity of the current Integral worldview to conceptualize and construct a Unifying model for humanity?
When considering the Human Condition, Integrals capacity and effectiveness lies in the differentiation and integration between different value systems, this allows for an acceptance of different limitations found throughout the different stages while building an awareness of developmental capacities. The ability to view humanity through the ascending spiral of development is truly empowering, and for the sake of this argument, the validity of stage development theory and Integral are not in question.
However, by remaining within the current scope of Integral and by relying on stage development theory in order to address the complexities of the human condition the effectiveness of this methodology becomes challenged by the emergence of Global complexities and the need for a Unifying model. In dealing with the human condition the stages of development are essential to an Integral Worldview, but this does not ensure a Unifying model because stages are distinct parts of development and cannot be placed into a unifying context that addresses humanity as a whole unless there is a universality throughout each successive stage. What must occur is confirmation of a universal trait apparent throughout all humanity that distinguishes the uniqueness of humanity as a whole in relation to all other levels of being; there must be a concept for humanity as a whole in order to reach a context capable of addressing the complexities of humanity as a whole.
What is in order is a Universal Worldview for humanity which signifies the capacity to address the complexities of a Globalized social, cultural, techno-economic model. This Unifying Worldview is only possible if we transcend the current scope of Integral and maintain an awareness that distinguishes all the unique stages of human development as the result of an inherent nature that reverberates throughout the whole of humanity. This distinction can be made when we view the differences between levels of consciousness and stages of human development.
Integral maintains the evolution of consciousness as ascending levels of consciousness, this represents the great chain of being which draws the entire phylum of all sentient being. Greater levels of consciousness reflect greater awareness, greater complexity, with the ultimate goal of reaching Unification. If the direction of evolution is towards unification, then ultimately the goal is to reach a context for unification.
The first two stages of development in man, beige and purple, reflect levels of consciousness visible throughout the physiosphere and the biosphere respectively. The following stages of development are unique and are not seen in any other expression of being besides humanity. Distinguishing between the fist two levels of consciousness as present throughout the phylum and the following levels of consciousness as unique stages of human development, we see a discrepancy in using stage development methodology to handle the challenges of a Globalized society. This methodology does not ensure a unifying context for humanity unless it distinguishes a unique trait that emerges and signifies the fundamental nature of humanity.
Human consciousness is signified by the emergence of self-reflective consciousness and the capacity for subjective/objective awareness. This shift in consciousness is indicative of Spiral Dynamics stage red, when the self grounds itself in separation and signifies the emergence of the mental capacity for Duality. Each successive stage of development that emerges as the result of self-reflective awareness distinguishes unique stages of human development. The goal of this ascending path of development is to reach Universal Godhead, Oneness, non-duality, and the Transpersonal. In regards to the evolution of consciousness, the goal to reach unity ultimately lies in the transcendence of self-reflection/Dualism.
By maintaining the tetra-arising nature of Integral, unity in self (UR) must respectively draw a context for unity in other (LL) and unity throughout society (LR.) If there lies the capacity for the non-dual in the individual upper left quadrant, there must be a relative concept for a non-dual social structure in the lower right. This suggest a unifying social context for humanity which reflects a truly justifiable Unifying Worldview. This worldview has yet to be defined or confirmed by the Integral community. This limitation lies in inability to define a fundamental nature in man.
The urgency of our times demands a Unifying Worldview if we are to become capable of handling the challenges of a Globalized society. However, what is also predicted by Integral is that the current worldview will inherently deny the validity of a transcendent perspective. If a Unifying worldview transcends and includes the Integral worldview, then from the scope of Integral, the validity of a Unifying Worldview will be denied. This is already clear in that Integral does not support a proposition for a unifying trait that exists throughout all of humanity which lies as the fundamental ground for all that is unique to human accomplishments. A universality in man will be predetermined as pathologically Green and a violation to the Integral Worldview. This IMO, proves to be Integrals antithesis in its dialectic in progress.
In order to realize the nature of this inherent trait in man (self-reflection) it must be transcend The Integral worldview must become the object of a Unifying worldview in order to reach this confirmation, and at that point the potentials of Integral become grounded in a context that can universalize its effectiveness. The ultimate reality of this proposition is that Integral becomes universally integrated and effective. While extremely challenging to accept, his should not be overlooked by anyone with an Integral consciousness who supports the wellbeing of our species and the evolution of consciousness.
I am readily open to all comments regarding this subject.
Namaste, Brian Assam.
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