Humanity on the Threshold

In this compelling three-hour program, two Blue Sky Leaders instructors explore the intertwined crises and opportunities facing humanity at this pivotal moment. As we navigate unprecedented global challenges - from mental health epidemics to technological disruption to ecological transformation - how might we understand and consciously participate in the evolution of human consciousness and connection?

Dr. Meg Jordan, core faculty in the Integrative Health Studies Department, will be presenting with Dr. Sean Kelly to examine our planetary initiation through the lens of the Gaianthropocene, exploring humanity's role within the larger Earth community as we face a collective near-death experience that could herald the emergence of a new form of human being. Building on this macro perspective, Dr. Meg Jordan delves into the neuroscience of human flourishing, revealing how our brains are wired for connection and offering practical insights into strengthening the neural pathways that support psychological resilience. Together, these complementary viewpoints address both the planetary and personal dimensions of our current predicament, while examining the opportunities for genuine transformation in an age of artificial intelligence and environmental change.

Join us for an evening of deep inquiry into what it means to be human - and what we might become - as we face the challenges and possibilities of our time. The program will include presentations from both speakers followed by moderated dialogue and audience engagement.

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Speaker Bios

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Sean Kelly, Ph.D. is a professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program CIIS. He is the author of Becoming Gaia: On the Threshold of Planetary Initiation and of Coming Home: The Birth and Transformation of the Planetary Era. With a focus on transdisciplinary approaches to the evolution of consciousness, Sean's work is inspired by the call to participate actively in the awakening of Gaia, our planet-home, guided by the twin virtues of wisdom and compassion in service of the entire Earth community.

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Meg Jordan Ph.D., R.N., NBC-HWC is a professor of Integrative Health Studies at CIIS, a clinical medical anthropologist, an author and award-winning international health journalist, and a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, known for her contributions to behavioral change using interpersonal neurobiology. 

Related Academic Program

Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies