Posts tagged ‘carter phipps’
The Return of Optimism
Since the world hasn’t ended yet, it seems like an appropriate time to talk about optimism. But given the many crises humanity is facing, is it actually reasonable or wise to promote an optimistic outlook for our collective future? In the following excerpt from his book Evolutionaries, former EnlightenNext Senior Editor Carter Phipps introduces what
Apocalypse Now, Progressive Style
Our society is very familiar with apocalyptic thinking—especially when it comes clothed in religious garb. Indeed, it seems that every few years another date for the rapture or end of the world or the return of Christ is set, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, and then the day goes by with no noticeable change in
AUDIO: Interview with Carter Phipps
Yesterday, Andrew interviewed his long-time friend, colleague, and student Carter Phipps about his new book, Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea. The two took a trip down memory lane, remembering and exploring how they and their colleagues on EnlightenNext magazine discovered a new philosophical and spiritual orientation that they would
The Enlightenment Conference
Last week, Andrew gave the opening keynote presentation for the first annual Enlightenment Conference, a global virtual event featuring a wide variety of teachers, philosophers, artists, and activists. The theme of the conference, which is currently under way (Aug 1-21), is the relationship between spiritual awakening and the evolution of culture, which is a topic
1st International Forum for the Evolution of Consciousness
On October 13th in Paris, EnlightenNext France will host, together with other sponsors, the 1st International Forum for the Evolution of Consciousness. It will be a day-long event that features talks by Andrew Cohen, along with a host of other leading-edge voices in the field of conscious evolution, including Ervin Laszlo, Dr. Elizabeth Debold, Carter
Evolutionaries on MSNBC
My friend, colleague, and student, Carter Phipps was recently interviewed on MSNBC’s new show, The Cycle, about his new book, Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea. You can watch the full 6 minute clip below: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
VIDEO: What is an evolutionary?
My close friend, student, and colleague Carter Phipp’s new book, Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea, is being published by Harper-Perennial on June 26th. Last week in New York City he was interviewed on BigThink.com about it. Check it out!
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
