Metacrisis Literacy w/ Josh Williams

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What is the Metacrisis? Or the meta-crisis? Don't we already have the polycrisis? What about The Meaning Crisis? Or about the climate crisis right now?! These are relevant questions, as are many others. And if you've been listening lately, you don't really need these terms to know something isn't right. But you probably want to talk about it with someone, and maybe you don't know if you should, or if you can, or if you know how to. You might just want to know for yourself, "what the heck is going on?" and "is there anything I can do about it?". Josh falls into all those buckets too; so he tried to summarize hours of podcasts and readings into something for newcomers to global risk and seasoned sense-makers alike. Josh emphasizes that he isn't an expert and that this presentation should sit at the beginning of one's journey to understand these ideas.
Metacrisis literacy will be increasingly important now and in the future, and Josh hopes we can work together on this collective endeavour to find the language that bridges divides. This presentation is Josh's contribution and attempt to create a minimum viable scaffolding-a potential starting point to crystallize Metacrisis literacy. To that end, the comment section is enabled. If you're willing and able, we encourage you to contribute to this experiment in collective intelligence at The Stoa. See [1:00:07] for suggestions on how best to contribute.
By way of introduction: Josh Williams is a multidisciplinary problem-solver, having worked over six years as a strategy consultant across a variety of enterprise functions in both civil society and the private sector. Outside of work, Josh is keen to explore pragmatic systems & tools, of both governance and economics, that are conducive to civic virtue, ethical tech, and risk reduction. Josh values humility, integrity, humanism, pluralism, curiosity, and much more. You can reach him directly through Twitter or LinkedIn, or at his personal site: sites.google.c...
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@theetiologist9539 Жыл бұрын

Whoa a comments section in the stoa. Never seen that before

@markkuykendall5475 Жыл бұрын

I'll second that!

@Mhm5213 5 ай бұрын

@@markkuykendall5475 Here, HERE!

@jamiesonlittle6581 Жыл бұрын

This is such an important piece of work in helping more people be aware and understand the Meta Crisis and inviting more people into taking action. Thank you so much for bringing this together and producing such an excellent resource as well as offering some clear ideas about first steps.

@johnstokdijk Жыл бұрын

I am promoting this excellent work in my Vibing With Peter crew in the Emergent Commons online community.

@johnpratt3343 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very thorough explanation of the Metacrisis and possible ways forward. I run a class at U3A (University of the Third Age) Cairns. I will discuss and endeavour to develop these concepts throughout 2024 .

@peters8080 6 ай бұрын

You spoke of personal sovereignty. I would toss in here, that the shadow of personal sovereignty is clearly part of the problem. From a consciousness development perspective, we are undergoing a transition from a focus on self to a focus on the group. From there into larger and larger realms of consciousness eventually arriving maybe someday at the cosmic level. See Integral theory and its relatives spiral dynamics, ego development etc. An example of a change movement thats operating from within this frame of reference is Authentic Relating. It is decentralised, open source, leaderless, leader in every seat, and all that, but its also taking the conversation beyond personal sovereignty into an inter subjective space, ie what is happening in this moment, between us. You might call this relational meditation, as the circlers do.

@AyoOdimayo Жыл бұрын

TIMESTAMPS 00:02 🌍 Introduction to the Metacrisis + An overview of the Metacrisis, which examines interconnected global crises and risks in the 21st century. + The goal of providing a condensed summary for both those familiar with the concept and newcomers. + A call for collective intelligence from the audience to better understand and address the Metacrisis. + The importance of Metacrisis literacy for effective communication about global challenges. + Disclaimer about the independent nature of the presentation. 03:46 🔄 Global Crisis Classifications + Overview of different terms related to the Metacrisis, including Permacrisis, Polycrisis, Climate Crisis, Meaning Crisis, and Epistemic Crisis. + Distinction between anthropogenic and naturally caused risks. + Explanation of Global Catastrophic Risk and Global Crises. + Introduction to Existential Risk and Suffering Risk. + The significance of these classifications in understanding the Metacrisis. 10:10 🔍 Greatest Challenges of Our Time + Listing the major global challenges, including Global Catastrophic Risk (GCR) and Global Crises. + Categorisation of GCRs into anthropogenic and naturally caused risks. + Recognition of ongoing Global Crises and Disasters. + Highlighting the role of compounding factors in increasing total risk. + Emphasis on the impact of artificial intelligence as a total risk accelerant. 19:41 🤔 Evaluating the Concerns + Encouragement to consider the seriousness of the Metacrisis based on available data and reports. + Links provided for additional sources and reports for a more in-depth understanding. + Acknowledgment of the need for awareness and action regarding global crises and risks. + Noting the interconnected nature of the Metacrisis and its potential consequences. + Leaving the audience to form their own conclusions about the level of concern. 29:01 💡 Understanding Growth Obligations + Growth obligations drive GDP growth and innovation. + They create the need for constant economic growth to combat inflation. + Growth obligations can lead to harmful innovations and resource extraction. + Culturally and regulation-wise, we struggle to prevent unchecked growth. 31:32 🌐 Structural Bias and Information Compression + Complex systems differ from complicated ones and are poorly understood. + Society tends to favour reductionist, linear thinking over complex, dynamic systems. + This bias causes us to overlook ecological and complex interactions. + Our institutions compress complex information into simplified, misleading narratives. 34:52 ⚖ The Dilemma: Disorder vs. Control Vectors + The dilemma involves two opposing vectors: disorder leading to chaos and control leading to oppression. + These vectors represent the risks and challenges of the metacrisis. + Balancing these vectors is crucial for achieving global coordination and flourishing. 42:40 🌍 Promising Factors of Change + The response to the metacrisis has accelerated due to events like COVID-19. + Organisations and movements focused on mitigating risks are emerging. + There's growing recognition of catastrophic risks and a shift in our way of life. + New models for economics, governance, and decision-making are being explored. 48:34 👤 What You Can Do + Cultivate personal sovereignty by understanding cognitive biases and self-deception. + Question the status quo, challenge assumptions, and assess your incentives. + Help navigate the economic effects of the metacrisis in your personal and professional life. 54:59 🌟 Cathedral Thinking + Embrace the concept of Cathedral thinking: being part of something bigger than yourself. + Consider the long-term perspective and the importance of collective action. + Avoid pathologising those who aim to make a positive impact on the world. These sections provide insights into the metacrisis, its challenges, and potential solutions. 29:01 📈 The Impact of Growth Obligations + Growth obligations in the financial system create a perpetual need for GDP growth and ROI. + These obligations drive technological progress but also introduce harmful innovations. + They disregard resource scarcity, leading to unsustainable extraction from the biosphere. + Cultural and regulatory structures are ill-equipped to prevent overgrowth and extraction. 31:32 🔄 Structural Bias and Information Compression + Complex systems differ from complicated ones, and we often struggle with complexity. + Our institutions tend to simplify complex issues, leading to oversights and biases. + This simplification perpetuates disunity, resistance, and institutional inertia. + The world is filled with complex systems we cannot fully predict, like weather patterns. 36:26 🌍 Navigating the Dilemma of Disorder vs. Control + The metacrisis presents a dilemma between disorder and control vectors. + Disorder may lead to chaos, while excessive control can result in oppression. + Striking a balance toward global coordination and flourishing is the goal. + We must manage these competing vectors to avoid catastrophic outcomes. 48:34 🌟 Promising Factors of Change + COVID-19 accelerated awareness of systemic risks and the need for collective action. + Various impact-minded social movements and organisations are emerging. + There's growing recognition of catastrophic risks and the importance of addressing them. + New models for economics, governance, and decision-making are being explored. + Navigating these changes ethically and intergenerationally is a key challenge. 49:12 🧠 Cultivating Personal Sovereignty + Cultivating personal sovereignty involves recognising and addressing self-deception. + It requires understanding cognitive biases and the dominance of the left brain hemisphere. + The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) emphasise soft skills essential for navigating the metacrisis. 52:56 🌐 Helping Navigate Economic Effects + Individuals can help navigate economic effects by addressing tangible disruptions: - Disruption to information comprehension and sharing. - Changes in economic and regulatory landscapes. - Consideration of domicile and cybersecurity risks. 54:59 🏛 Embracing Cathedral Thinking + Cathedral thinking encourages a focus on something larger than individual concerns. + It promotes long-term thinking and collective efforts. + While saving the world is noble, it's important to avoid over-correction and new blind spots. + Recognising the need for systemic change while staying grounded is crucial. 57:19 🏛 Embracing Cathedral Thinking for Saving the World + Cathedral thinking is a mindset where individuals contribute to a monumental goal they might not see completed in their lifetime. + It encourages working collectively across generations to create a better world. + Balancing the desire to save the world with humility and an understanding that one person alone cannot achieve it is crucial. + Cathedral thinking emphasises shared choices and intergenerational collaboration. + This mindset recognises that meaningful change often spans generations. 01:00:21 🤖 A Call for Collective Intelligence and Feedback + The presenter invites collective intelligence through KZbin comments. + He encourages feedback, critiques, and insights on the concepts discussed. + The audience is asked to provide real examples of the metacrisis concepts and interconnectedness of risks. + References, academic papers, articles, and personal experiences related to the metacrisis are welcomed. + The goal is to gather tangible microcosms that illustrate the ideas presented in the video.

@timstewart3546 10 ай бұрын

Great talk, thank you Josh!

@andy128ify Жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciated this. I have been reading and listening in this space for a short while and find that on a personal level, I am still coming to terms with what it all means and how best I can contribute. My approach at the moment seems mostly to connect with 'doing the next right thing'.

@ShanePHanlon Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the time in to do this! I wonder if it makes sense to wrap all of the existential risks within planetary boundaries? Similar to how donut economics functions. Any risk is disastrous because it breaches planetary boundaries in some way. Also I’d reckon that there are quite a number of more risks related to planetary boundaries. Biodiversity loss, farming practices that degrade soil and pollute environment (phosphorous and nitrogen mainly), and many more! Would also be worth mentioning climate tipping points as well! (AMOC, Amazon dieback, ice sheet collapse, etc) Great presentation! Thank you for sharing!

@montejames Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this resource!

@florianboulais5671 11 ай бұрын

Thank you putting this together. So needed.

@theetiologist9539 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know if AGI is supposed to cover this but I would add an unreliable information space as one of the great problems.

@RobertWGreaves 10 ай бұрын

I am not depressed but I am not very hopeful at this point. The people I talk to are in a highly functional trance.

@nateTheNomad23 9 ай бұрын

Locked into coping mechanisms as a lifestyle, as the most heavily targeted population segment by certain manipulative industries preying on a penetrable and vulnerable developing self image and world view. Locked out of an embodies 1st person experience, grounded in ones own mind/body/values/interests, developing skills and a life along those lines.

@davidjohnson-tq4qx 9 ай бұрын

I am far more concerned about the rise of free market liberalism than I am authoritarianism tbqh and I find those people advocating free market solutions to be a bit creepy and wierd and incompetent almost everytime.

@jamesbridges7750 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the world, fix yourself.... We tend to think" Chaos " is a problem . We naturally try to solve this and being chaotic it is unmeasurable ,therefore unsolvable. We throw stones into the pond to stop the ripples.😂

@mellonglass Жыл бұрын

So far the ‘future’ has always been unknown, so of demands, they remain only unpredictable and as we experienced, toilet paper was more important than food, which suggests our values are ass backwards. Of the future, everything is in the past, this makes room for the future we know is possible. The future we know is possible is not the ignorance of war, or even the continual economic war on nature and our oxygen supply. Observation can not happen when work is a fever to never look up, nor down, but only forward. A map is a cold dead representation, a territory is life, movement and local value to home, family and now the sedentary who rarely walks, but only lectures and waits in silence and fears the mind of the gestalt without a manual. A hand made future. I feel this is important as the ‘health crisis’ is not mentioned. When we mention as a doctor rightly does, our sickness which is personal, ie: lead poisoning, we do many possible things to the behaviour of using lead, even though the massive profits and ease of industrial use, it’s pervasive advertising and fantastical benefits, are stripped of their promises, millions of jobs and habits, with facts.

@jamesbridges7750 Жыл бұрын

We'll never know how many lives toilet paper has saved. It may seem silly, but all it takes is one cook who scratched his itchy butt. Don't discount hygiene as a necessity.

@mellonglass Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbridges7750 er, washing hands happens after the paper trail?

@tuckerbugeater Жыл бұрын

You can't stop the inevitable health decline. Living in a utopian circular economy has long been fanaticized about. Regenerating energy and degrowth will lead to immense suffering. Humans are made to grow. @@mellonglass

@mellonglass Жыл бұрын

@@tuckerbugeater perhaps some have experience of war and how degrowth led directly to innovation? It definitely was not banking that created innovation, nor governments, it has always been the act of humanity. Two cultures exist, one of 60,000 years, the present one practices squares on a round planet that hates improvisation.