Steve McIntosh

Next Wednesday: theologian and Teilhard scholar Robert Nicastro presents "To Become More by Becoming One." Exploring Teilhard’s idea that authentic unity doesn’t erase individuality—it deepens it. Followed by a Q&A. March 11, 5–6:30 PM MT. Join my monthly Zoom group: developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-mci…

The Integral Conference of North America (ICON) is coming to Denver again on May 28–31, 2026. This year’s theme is: Closer to Coherence: Integral’s Role in Building a Post-Tragic Future. I will be giving a talk on developmental philosophy at the conference, and many other integral luminaries will be speaking as well. You can learn more and register directly through the conference website: weareicon.org

I had the pleasure of speaking with @iamjohnmackey 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. Watch Conversation and Q & A here: youtu.be/WlcOrZIdm2o

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

How can we speak honestly about cultural development without contempt? This talk is my attempt to apply developmental philosophy to Islamic societies in a way that honors both evolution and spiritual depth. ahttps://youtu.be/AFEZVvMcl0Y

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

We’re pleased to share a unique opportunity from our collaborators at the @CChristogenesis: a 10‑day Journey to Greece: Exploring the Greek Roots of Science, Religion, and Culture, led by Dr. Ilia Delio, September 20–30, 2026. christogenesis.org/event/journey-…

Here is my latest Substack essay, “Cultivating Noosphere Evolution in the Spirit of Teilhard and Whitehead." stevemcintoshphilosophy.substack.com/p/cultivating-… An earlier version of this article was originally published as a chapter in the academic anthology: Whitehead and Teilhard: From Organism to Omega. Delio, I. and Davis, A. M., eds. (Orbis Books, 2025).

Join us! In his upcoming presentation to our Zoom group, distinguished integralist @RandStagen will discuss his fresh ideas on the political and cultural tensions currently roiling our society. Using the analogy of a big tent, which is held up by the tension between poles, Rand will expand on his 2024 presentation to our group titled “The Pursuit of Higher Ground.” For more info on joining my zoom group: developmentalphilosophy.org/join-steve-mci…

"Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror."  —  Kahlil Gibran

If you missed our recent live session with integral thinker Jeff Salzman (@DailyEvolver) the full recording is now available on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/97353y5Btys?si…

Today we’re officially changing our name from the Institute for Cultural Evolution to the Institute for Developmental Philosophy. Our new name reflects our focus on developmental philosophy and our mission to clarify the meaning of noosphere evolution in this time of rapid change. Read the full press release here: developmentalphilosophy.org/blog/institute…

“Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer. Camp out among the grasses and gentians of glacial meadows, in craggy garden nooks full of nature's darlings. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature's sources never fail.” — John Muir

These clip are from a forthcoming podcast with Jeff Carreira, to be published here: youtube.com/c/JeffCarreira…

Does AI spell humanity's doom? It certainly brings new risks, but the real danger is our own fatalism. Doomsaying disempowers us; we’re better served by sober realism, cultural maturity, and smart guardrails that let us use this power while containing its harms.

Will AI replace human creativity? No—it will amplify it. By delegating routine tasks to machines, we’re freed to focus on the uniquely human work of creating goodness, truth, and beauty—value that requires real interior experience, which AI can’t have.

Dear Friends of Developmental Philosophy, Last week we hosted philosopher and meditation teacher Jeff Carreira for a rich exploration of real paradigm shifts—what makes them radical, how they actually occur, and why cultivating “a little not-knowing” opens the door to genuine growth. Click here to join monthly Zoom group and to receive Zoom instructions: developmentalist.org/join-steve-mci…

To round out that stack: Balthasar—Glory of the Lord I; MacIntyre—After Virtue; Murdoch—Sovereignty of Good; Gadamer—Truth and Method; Lewis—Abolition of Man; Polanyi—Personal Knowledge; Taylor—Sources of the Self; Scruton—Beauty; Caldecott—Beauty in the Word; Smith—Desiring the Kingdom. And of course, from me: The Presence of the Infinite; Evolution’s Purpose; Developmental Politics; Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution (earlier framing of what I now call a developmental worldview).

A small selection of the books that have gone into Teaching for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty…