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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is out now. The book shows how recent developments in science and philosophy are beginning to disclose the deeper meanings behind the evolution of nature and history. www.amazon.com/dp/162698699... (paid link)

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My talk introducing Truth Emerging is up: the case that we live in a universe of purpose and progress, with audience Q&A at the end. First of two—the second, on value realism, is October 14. The book is available September 30. youtu.be/c4zUSRJc73s

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Philosopher Steve McIntosh Introduces His New Book: TRUTH EMERGING

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Next Wednesday (Sept 9), I'm introducing my new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, at my monthly Zoom group—a free intro talk, 5–6:30pm MT. Join: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New video from my monthly Zoom group (Aug 12): Ed Kelly of UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism"—fifty years of research into phenomena that physicalism says cannot happen. youtu.be/yxMoK3O9JYg

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Ed Kelly: Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tomorrow, Wed Aug 12, 5pm MT: Edward F. Kelly (UVA) joins my monthly Zoom group on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism." Join my Zoom group for details: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

For my July 8th Zoom group, I'm skipping the lecture and starting with a question instead: of everything in the developmental perspective, what's the one aspect you find genuinely useful? Join my Zoom group here: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The antithesis makes way for the synthesis. I've written on why progressive shame and traditional pride aren't irreconcilable—and what an inclusive patriotism might look like on America's 250th. Read my new article: stevemcintoshphilosophy.substack.com/p/how-to-ren...

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How to Renew Patriotic Pride by Integrating Progressive Shame

ON THE OCCASION OF AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We’re co-convening a spiritual philosophy conference featuring some of the brightest minds of our time! The Future of Meaning Conference | Savannah, GA | May 19–22, 2027 futureofmeaning.org

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My forthcoming book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is now available for preorder: a.co/d/03vD9kpm

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Next Wednesday, I’ll explore evolution’s structure of integrated levels and offer an appreciative critique of Ken Wilber’s 4-Quadrant model. Join our discussion on April 8: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I had the pleasure of speaking with John Mackey about conscious capitalism and spiritual leadership. We explored how business, at its best, can become a vehicle for moral and cultural development — not just profit. Conversation here: youtu.be/WlcOrZIdm2o

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John Mackey & Steve McIntosh — Conscious Capitalism, Spiritual Practice, and the Future of Business

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join us on Wednesday, Feb 11. I’ll be in conversation with John Mackey on how a developmental framework informs business & spiritual practice. We’ll also explore the role of nature in cultivating depth and perspective. Wed, Feb 11 • 5–6:30 pm MT: www.developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Watch Rand Stagen present From Higher Ground to the Big Tent, followed by discussion and Q & A: youtu.be/8PSpHCqtPKY

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Rand Stagen: From Higher Ground to the Big Tent

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We changed our name from Institute for Cultural Evolution to the Institute for Developmental Philosophy.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

This Year in Cultural Evolution with Jeff Salzman Join integral thinker Jeff Salzman to consider the evolving landscape of politics and culture through the lens of Developmental Philosophy. Click here to join my monthly Zoom group: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Dear Friends of Developmental Philosophy, Last week we hosted philosopher and meditation teacher Jeff Carreira for an exploration of real paradigm shifts—what makes them radical, how they occur, and why cultivating “a little not-knowing” opens the door to genuine growth. youtu.be/YOzqMX3asn4?...

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Paradigm Shifting as Spiritual Practice with Jeff Carreira

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We’re pleased to share an opportunity from our colleagues at the Center for Process Studies. Back for its second run, Andrew M. Davis, Ph.D., is offering Whitehead’s Universe—a live, five‑week introduction to Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy. Learn more: whiteheadsuniverse.com

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

New Article: Fostering Evolution in Islamic Societies: A Strategy to Defeat Radical Islamism Read the full article on Substack: stevemcintoshphilosophy.substack.com/p/fostering-...

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Fostering Evolution in Islamic Societies

A Strategy to Defeat Radical Islamism

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Please join us for a presentation and discussion by Jeff Carreira: Paradigm Shifting as Spiritual Practice. When: Wednesday, November 12, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Mountain Time Join Steve McIntosh’s Monthly Zoom group for details: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Here’s a clip from my lecture, A Critique of Developmental Psychology: I defend stages of cultural development. youtu.be/NTolk6E-FyM

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Why We Need to Recognize Stages of Cultural Development by Philosopher Steve McIntosh

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

This is the first in a series of constructive critiques of integral philosophy that examines the blind spots of developmental psychology. Watch my full presentation and Q&A here: t.co/Jc11vN0T4g

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Check out my academic article, Cultivating Noosphere Evolution in the Spirit of Teilhard and Whitehead. The article, originally published in the anthology: Whitehead and Teilhard: From Organism to Omega, is now available to read on The Developmentalist website. developmentalist.org/article/cult...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

When creativity becomes our shared sacred, consumption yields to stewardship.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I recently hosted award-winning entrepreneur and longtime Institute for Cultural Evolution board member John Street for a wide-ranging conversation on servant leadership, music, and the future of Denver. Watch here: youtu.be/13SRn6nLnPE

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Exploring Developmental Leadership - Pax8's John Street and Steve McIntosh

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Join me on August 13 for a conversation with John Street, ICE Board member, serial entrepreneur, and one of my closest friends and long-time supporters. John and I will discuss his business journey, his leadership of the Colorado Symphony, and his innovative management philosophy.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The teleology of the universe is directed toward beauty.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

There is no development that lacks a structure.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Carter Phipps recently spoke with my monthly Zoom group. His presentation is now available to view on our Developmental Philosophy YouTube channel. We invite you to join the discussion in the video’s comment section. Watch here: youtu.be/N-2qaEFv0h4

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The Evolutionary Significance of Seed Cultures with Carter Phipps

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

On Noosphere Evolution. I am pleased to share my latest 5-minute illustrated video, which is the first in a series: youtu.be/EV2In_A9bHI

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Steve McIntosh on Noosphere Evolution #1

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Excited to share that the full video conversation between me and world-renowned philosopher Dr. Iain McGilchrist is now live on YouTube. Huge thanks to Andrew M. Davis and the Center for Process Studies for producing such an outstanding dialogue: youtu.be/0zjdypYYXIs?...

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Philosophy, Cultural Evolution, and the Hemisphere Hypothesis | Iain McGilchrist and Steve McIntosh

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Here is a preview of my forthcoming philosophical dialogue with Iain McGilchrist, where we consider philosophy's potential to “bridge and separate" science and religion. This is an 8-minute—full dialogue will be posted soon by @ctr4process.bsky.social youtu.be/Q1R8jHtslGw?...

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Iain McGilchrist and Steve McIntosh in Dialogue - A Preview

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Annick de Witt, Ph.D., gave a great presentation to my monthly Zoom group. Here is a replay of her presentation and discussion: youtu.be/3RoCWWaQLho?...

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Annick de Witt, Ph.D. Presents: Toxic Polarization Is Killing Us

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

According to David Bentley Hart, the impossibility of AGI does not eliminate the threats.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

When cognition is bound by finite programming, no matter how large the dataset of that programming, it will always lack the degrees of freedom necessary for authentic imagination.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Join us for a Zoom talk by Annick de Witt, PhD—author, social scientist & co-creator of the Worldview Questionnaire. For joining instructions signup to my Zoom group: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

As long as AI lacks the ability to have direct experience, it cannot become conscious in any meaningful sense.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

For more, read my article "The Spiritual Significance of the Rise of AI": developmentalist.org/article/the-...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Although the advent of AI will certainly transform our society, in order to facilitate its gifts while constraining its threats, we have to accurately understand what it is and what it is not.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Humanity’s uniquely creative powers reveal our special role as agents of evolution—we are the bearers of the universe’s teleology. And as we work to bring more goodness, truth, and beauty into the world, we help fulfill the purpose of evolution overall.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

By evolving into self-awareness, humans provide a way for the universe to experience itself. Our bodies and minds are both the product of evolution and the means whereby evolution can extend itself further through the seemingly unlimited potentials of human personal and cultural growth.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

By revealing how and why humans are special, another spiritually significant dividend provided by the rise of AI will be the philosophical rehabilitation of humanity’s unique moral standing in the universe.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

The rise of AI can help us better appreciate how the “superpower” of self-aware agency is an evolutionary achievement unique to humans. It can show how our ability to create authentic expressions of goodness, truth, and beauty is also special.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Contemplating the structural sequence of emergence that has produced not only complex forms of matter but also the irreducible interiority of mind can accordingly help us overcome our society’s contemporary "meaning crisis."

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

As we begin to discover the limits of AI and come to better understand that human experience and intention are not merely physical, this will conclusively show how reductive physicalism is false, which will be a “spiritual breakthrough” in its own right.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We can expect that AI will demonstrate its own emergent capacities, like those seen in other complex adaptive physical systems, such as weather systems. But physical forms of emergence such as these will not mean that AI has become alive, let alone consciously aware of itself.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Nonhuman animals may have purposes, but we humans have purposes for our purposes.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Join us for a talk by process philosopher Andrew Davis, PhD, on philosophy’s role in existential risk, the meaning crisis, and philosophical practice. Can process thought guide civilization’s future? April 9, 5-6:30 PM MT. More info & Zoom link: developmentalist.org/join-steve-m...

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Those who confidently anticipate that machines will soon become self-aware agents would have us believe that by creating sufficiently complex technology, we can clear the high hurdles of discontinuity, not only between matter and life,

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The "fallacy of the gradient" assumes that everything must ultimately be reducible to physical matter, suggesting there must be a seamless continuum or gradient between the simplest forms of matter and the most complex forms of human thought.

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Steve McIntosh @culturedevelops.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’m inclined to side with the “minority report,” which holds that authentic consciousness includes what Jaron Lanier calls a “mystical interiority”—a form of self-awareness that is beyond the capacity of any possible machine.

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