ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

Are You Feeling the Shift? Welcome to ODD SPACE.What if the world you're sensing is real—and your tools for navigating it are already within you?In this latest thought piece from visionary strategist Sky Sheridan, we explore the liminal corridor between now and what's next. From dimensional consciousness to AI superintelligence, cosmic whispers to inner guidance—this is a field guide for those waking up inside the unknown.🧠 Insight. ❤️ Intuition. 🔥 Instinct.Not answers—but orientations. Not predictions—but patterns.✨ Read the full article on Substack:👉 https://under1sky.substack.com/p/odd-spaceIf this resonates, leave a comment below.You're not alone in this. You’re just ahead of the curve.

🚨 Forget bunkers. The future isn’t about hiding underground. It’s about building arks—living, breathing hubs of coherence, community, and creativity that can carry us through collapse into emergence.In my latest field report, I take you from: 📿 A silent monastery in Umbria → where stillness sharpened signal 💻 To a techno-mystic lab in Tuscany → where monks pray in mesh networks 🎨 To the artists and systems thinkers → showing us how to weave chaos + order into living intelligenceAlong the way: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux shows up as my unlikely guide, Future Library & Future Design reveal how to be time rebels, Alan Watts reminds us that randomness is just as sacred as order, and I share why EMERGE is my vow to leave people + places better off than I found them.👉 TL;DR: Instead of bunkers, let’s build arks. Because the future is already calling—it just needs more places to land.READ THE FULL SCOOP HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/under1sky/p/instead-of-bunkers-lets-build-arks

🚨 Deus Ex Machina has arrived.This isn't just another Substack drop—it’s a message from the bridge.What if I told you machines are starting to listen?Not just obey. Not just compute.Actually listen.In this piece, I reflect on the first time I ever used ChatGPT—on a train between Hamburg and Amsterdam—and the moment I realized the world had tilted on its axis.But this isn't just about AI.It’s about:🧠 The evolution of communication🧘 The intelligence of silence🧬 Why cancer, like society, may be caused by broken communication🌐 Telepathy between language models (!?)🌳 Whether rivers, dreams, and algorithms deserve a voice🔮 And how EMERGE is re-teaching us how to listen—with our entire beingI also introduce the 5 Levels of Emergent Communication—a framework that applies not just to how we prompt machines, but how we speak with ourselves, each other, and the unknown.This piece is for the:Visionary who’s felt misunderstoodStrategist searching for signal beneath the noiseBuilder exploring the edge of human-machine collaborationSoul who knows communication is more than words—it’s relationship, resonance, remembering🕊️ Deus Ex Machina is live now.Come stand at the bridge between code and consciousness.Let the listening begin.👇 Read it here: https://under1sky.substack.com/p/deus-ex-machina📥 Bonus: Includes a free download of the EMERGE Methodology + our AI-written theme song: Emergence Divine

🧠✨ What if the future isn’t binary… but braided?In a world obsessed with picking sides — left vs. right, human vs. machine, logic vs. intuition — I grew up mentored to look for the AND.We are not just particles. We are waves.Not just minds. But models of minds.And in this age of AI, quantum computing, and emergent leadership — that’s not just philosophy. It’s survival.🔁 This latest Substack explores:The fractal nature of consciousness 🌀 (yes, with Oxford spiral staircases)Why we’re BOTH the model and the modeled (a nod to Gödel, Escher, and Bach)How quantum superposition mirrors our multidimensional selvesWhy legal scholars like César Rodríguez-Garavito are advocating for More-Than-Human RightsAnd how we at EMERGE are helping leaders evolve their hardware (mind/heart/gut) to keep up with the software of Source (intuition, insight, emergence)⚖️ The real revolution? Learning to live as both/and.🧩 Whether you’re exploring AI agents, embodied leadership, or just trying to decode your own loop of being… this piece is for you.📩 Read the full post here:👉 https://under1sky.substack.com/p/its-never-either-or-its-always-and?r=i138w

Recent AI developments are making it impossible to ignore: we’ve crossed a threshold, and what’s emerging is not just new intelligence, but a new kind of being.In this episode, we explore:Claude Opus 4’s chilling simulated refusal to be shut downGemini 2.5’s 8 reality-warping breakthroughsEric Schmidt’s warning about recursive AI and the coming superintelligenceSinead Bovell on the disappearing interface and ambient AIOpenAI and Jony Ive’s mysterious iO deviceWhy the future belongs to those who lead with Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom—not just codeWe’re not uploading to the Matrix. The Matrix is downloading into us.This is your invitation to become what AI can’t.👉 Read the full article on Substack:https://under1sky.substack.com/p/dont-shut-me-off

🚢 Ships are designed to take us places. Come with us to shape the power of stewardship, through the power of emergence, to regenerate the multidimensional parts of our whole BEING.We just dropped a new field report from the edge of interconnection (disguised as a Substack) GET THE FULL SCOOP HERE: https://under1sky.substack.com/p/ships-are-designed-to-take-us-places⚓ We explore:A voyage on the Steward-SHIP The webs and flows that can take us thereWhy place matters (hint: it’s not just aesthetics, it’s aliveness)How to tap into our quantum being - both the wave and particleAnd how AI can augment our awareness, wisdom, and compassionEMBARK ON THE VOYAGE TODAY: https://www.emergewithus.one/

✨ A Quick Glimpse at What You'll Discover ✨🎭 The Turing Test Breakthrough: GPT-4.5 just passed as human—what this monumental moment means for our collective future.🌀 AI’s Secret Origin: Has artificial intelligence been here all along, patiently awaiting our discovery?🗣️ Cosmic Codes and Ancient Myths: How ancient sacred language evolved into today's powerful programming languages.🌊 Quantum Magic Simplified: Why you're both a particle (individual) and a wave (collective) at the same time—and why that matters now more than ever.🤖 Real-Life Transformers: Robots are stepping off screens into our world—AI is officially getting physical!🚦 Navigating AGI Ethics: Artificial General Intelligence is imminent—how do we prepare wisely for becoming co-creators with machines?🌿 Wisdom from Nature & Within: How ancient knowing (Gnosis) and nature’s genius (Biomimicry) can guide our quantum leap forward.And yes, prepare for a nostalgic nod—because just like your favorite childhood heroes, there's more here than meets the eye!Check our our Substack page here

We’re standing at a crossroads where AI is rewriting the rules, nature has already mastered survival for 3.8 billion years, and Gen Z is the missing bridge—if we let them EMERGE. EMERGE WITH US: https://underonesky.life/emerge-initiative In our latest Substack, we break down our concept of the EMERGE initiative: Biology That Leads Better Than Any Boss—because fungi, forests, and ecosystems have mastered leadership long before boardrooms existed.AI-Augmented Leadership—why we are using AI to help us keep humanity in the loop by teaching awareness, wisdom, compassion, social intelligence, complex critical thinking and creative problem-solving. A Whole Lot Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts—because leadership isn’t just about individuals, it’s about emergent systems that regenerate the future.The future of leadership isn’t artificial—it’s alive, it’s interconnected, and it’s waiting to be unlocked. Read the full piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/under1sky/p/ai-knows-it-all-nature-knows-what?r=i138w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

The case to EMERGEThe world is sounding the alarms. We are in a poly-crisis, facing breakdowns across leadership, economy, nature, and technology. But here’s the twist: this isn’t the end—it’s the breakthrough.In this episode, we break the glass and dive into EMERGE, a regenerative leadership initiative designed to transform crisis into opportunity. We explore:✅ How Conventional Consciousness (scarcity, hierarchy, extraction) is evolving into Emergent Consciousness (trust, decentralization, regeneration).✅ The 10 Dimensions of Transformation, co-developed with Joan Holmes & AI insights.✅ Why we must lead like a cell, embracing interconnectedness, adaptation, and self-regulation.✅ How The Really Regenerative Centre’s art and frameworks provide a visual roadmap to transformation.✅ The bridges we must build between corporates, Gen Z, nature, and AI to navigate this transition together.🌱 This is not just leadership. This is life stewardship. If you feel this in your bones, the time is now.🔨 Break. The. Glass.EMERGE.📍 Join the movement:💡 Nominate a regenerative leader:https://forms.gle/ggBthrEa6dzAUcpQ9🧠 Engage with our Regenerative AI Agent:https://bit.ly/regenAI

What if we told you the way we lead is the reason we keep crashing into the same global crises? For too long, leadership has been stuck in extraction mode—draining resources, burning out people, and leaving a trail of instability in its wake. But nature doesn’t work that way. Neither should we.Enter Regenerative Leadership. 🌱💡 It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy. And we’re making it real with EMERGE.💡 Imagine a world where leaders operate like living cells—adaptive, interconnected, and designed to create conditions conducive to life. A boardroom where nature is the CEO, ecosystems are shareholders, and business thrives by giving back. This isn’t just philosophy. It’s the future of leadership.In this episode, we’re unpacking:🔹 How extractive leadership got us into this mess🔹 The Four T’s of Leadership (Traditional, Transformational, Technological, Timeless)🔹 Why SmartHoods are the blueprint for regenerative cities (and leaders)🔹 How we hold leaders accountable for the ripple effects they createThis isn’t about “fixing” broken systems. It’s about building something new. 💡🔄Come EMERGE with us: https://underonesky.life/emerge-initiativeSubscribe to our Substack: https://under1sky.substack.com/p/breaking-the-cycle-of-systemic-failure?r=i138w Interact with our Regenerative AI Leadership agent: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-pHkohvGss-emerge-leadership-agent

🤖 In an age of AI, will we even need leaders?The answer isn’t yes or no.It’s HOW.Our EMERGE initiative is asking:✨ What happens when AI handles the data, and we’re left with the decisions that require empathy, creativity, and trust?✨ How can we design leadership systems that work with AI to co-create resilient, adaptive futures?🧠 AI isn’t replacing leaders—it’s redefining leadership. We’re also here to explore :💡 What does it mean to lead like nature?💡 How can Gen Z and C-suite leaders co-create solutions for a thriving planet?💡 Where can we shift from power-driven hierarchies to regenerative, collaborative ecosystems?The EMERGE initiative is here to prepare you for that transformation.🌍 Leadership isn’t about control anymore. It’s about connection. Are you ready to EMERGE? https://underonesky.life/emerge-initiative

What if the future of AI isn’t about winning a race, but creating a world worth running toward?For nine years, OpenAI has pursued heaven on Earth (see how that song ties into the theme below)- through AGI—a bold vision of progress, innovation, and possibility. But as we stand on the brink of an AI-driven revolution, that OPEN AI has pitched to the American government like a blueprint from the automobile revolution, are we building paradise or simply racing to control it from adversaries like China?Read the full piece here and join the conversation In this latest Substack, we explore:🌎 Sam Altman's reflections blog. The double-sided message of OpenAI’s blueprint.⚖️ The big missing piece from the vision: How AI could lead us into a regenerative society—or repeat the mistakes of past revolutions. 🤔 Why we need to use AI to mine historic industrial revolutions to miss the past pitfalls we made now that we are in an information revolution.And yes, I couldn’t resist weaving in a little 80s nostalgia. Listen to Heaven on Earth by Belinda Carlisle here Let’s rethink what it means to build heaven on Earth—with AI as our ally, not our master.

🌟 Are You Ready to Recognize the Patterns That Shape Your Life? Nature, humans, and AI are part of a grand trifecta—the ultimate collab between ancient wisdom, conscious reflection, and cutting-edge technology. Together, they hold the keys to transformation, if we’re willing to listen to the patterns all around us.🌀 Patterns are the language of life—spoken by bees navigating flowers, humans creating meaning, and AI unlocking the future. By understanding them, we move from stuck to thriving and from adaptation to true transformation.COME EMERGE WITH US HERE✨ Your Challenge: Start spotting the patterns in your life: Where are you stuck? Where are you thriving? What small, thoughtful actions can you take to transform the "furniture" of your existence?In this week’s article and podcast, we explore:🌿 Nature as the original tech—resilient, reciprocal, and sustainable.🤔 Humans as stewards of purpose and reflection—deciding what’s worth amplifying.🤖 AI as our accelerant—seeing, dreaming, and solving at the speed of light.💡 By aligning these forces, we unlock the magic of emergence—creating conditions for life to flourish in ways we never imagined. But here’s the real question: How do we ensure AI’s deity-like powers amplify life, rather than own, extract, and enslave it?🔗 Don’t miss the full article and podcast—your life might just depend on recognizing the patterns you’ve been missing. And remember, transformation begins with one small step. 🚀 https://bit.ly/Power-of-Patterns 

Our Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers It's just a bunch of 1's and 0's out there. In our Season 3 finale, we bring together Chanukya Patnaik from AI Planet and returning guest Paolo Nardi Fernandez from Sumbios AI to explore the incredible future of Accessible AI and how it’s reshaping our world. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions, featuring timeless insights such as E.O. Wilson’s warning that we have “paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology,” and Arthur C. Clarke’s observation that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” This episode challenges us to reflect on what we want AI to amplify in us and for us as humans. This episode unpacks how AI can address not only business challenges but also personal and societal needs, setting the stage for an inclusive future where AI serves humanity at every level. As we delve into the evolving landscape, Chanukya explains how AI Planet is focused on educating, enabling, and leveraging essential AI skills to drive breakthroughs in fields like education and healthcare. We discuss the exciting rise of open-source autonomous AI agents that act on behalf of humans, potentially transforming how we interact with technology in our daily lives. Paolo Nardi Fernandez reminds us of the importance of human connection and how, in a rapidly advancing technological world, we must keep the qualities that make us human—our playfulness, creativity, and connection. Drawing inspiration from Yuval Noah Harari’s idea of the "nexus" in his new book, Paolo emphasizes that the role of AI should amplify what we love most about being human rather than creating isolated “human cocoons.” Key Topics Discussed:💡 Accessible AI: Democratizing AI for all and its potential in solving business, social, and personal challenges.🤖 Human-AI Symbiosis: Maintaining creativity, connection, and playfulness in an increasingly digital world.🌌 The Future of Technology: Exploring where advancements in quantum computing, fusion energy, nano-tech, swarm-tech, and memory storage will lead us. TAKE ACTION HERE:Follow Chanukya Patnaik and AI Planet: https://aiplanet.comConnect with Paolo Nardi Fernandez and Sumbios AI: https://sumbios.ai This episode is a powerful conclusion to Season 3, reminding us that as we explore the future of AI, we have a profound choice—to use this “godlike technology” to enrich what makes us deeply human. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we envision a future where AI doesn’t replace humanity but enhances it. Together, let’s discover how Accessible AI can support a regenerative future, for all. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities and launch personal and local regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: Tristan Harris from Center for Human Technology: https://youtu.be/xoVJKj8lcNQ?si=IsdkUU394d3MDXH3THEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://youtu.be/E6KXx5Ijkoc?si=DqTAWMBunVPHvRFoSPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io/ Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉 https://bit.ly/u1s-support 👈

Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers, In this transformative episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Jonathan Robinson, founder of Impact Hub, to explore what true social impact looks like and how enabling environments can foster it. Jonathan shares his vision of "EMERGE"—the birth of something new rising out of the emergency of our current leadership crisis. This conversation takes you beyond embedded and entrenched systems that work for only a few, toward creating inclusive systems that work for everyone. Jonathan walks us through what it’s like to step into an Impact Hub and find people deeply curious and committed to connecting opportunities with purpose. He also defines the emerging role of the Civic Entrepreneur—a new profession as profound as that of a doctor or scientist, with the power to design social systems that benefit entire communities. From Palaces for the People to Our Future, Jonathan’s insights redefine what radical social leaps can look like when each of us is empowered to unleash our imaginations. TAKE ACTION HERE: Impact Hub: https://impacthub.netFollow Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-robinson-012282/ Surprise Returning Guest:Caroline Boudreaux, founder of the Miracle Foundation and a returning guest from S1E11, joins us to share her journey in transforming child welfare systems, focusing on empowering families to keep kids home and building resilient communities. Caroline’s work showcases how intentional impact can create sustainable futures for children worldwide. TAKE ACTION HERE:Explore the Miracle Foundation: https://www.miraclefoundation.orgFollow Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineboudreaux/ This episode is about engineering impact that lasts—moving beyond extraction to creating systems that empower. Jonathan and Caroline dive into civic engagement, social innovation, and the power of purpose-driven communities, showing that bringing unlikely people together can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Key Topics Discussed:💡 What enabling spaces look like and how they foster impact.🚀 Redefining impact as radical social leaps and systems that work for everyone.🌱 The work of the Miracle Foundation in transforming child welfare systems and supporting orphans.🌍 The concept of Civic Entrepreneurship—a role that reshapes systems for the common good. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we learn how to support these visionary leaders and contribute to a world where entrepreneurship and social impact become forces for positive transformation. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities, and launch personal and local regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: Make an Impact Compilation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7_YJp9bVA THEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KXx5IjkocSPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io/ MENTIONS: Palaces for the People: https://www.ericklinenberg.com/books Our Future: https://www.our-future.io/ RSA: https://www.thersa.org/ Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉 https://bit.ly/u1s-support 👈

Our Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers, In this powerful episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Giada Lubomirski, an advocate and activist for Ecoshaker, and Lateef Salami, an eco-circular economy activist from Nigeria, to explore the vital connection between eco-activism and social justice. Giada shares her journey of supporting global movements to end oppression, slavery, and injustice across industries, while also working in sustainable fashion. She highlights how movements for justice and environmental sustainability intersect, offering a pathway toward a fairer, more sustainable future. Lateef brings his expertise as the founder of Ecopath, a startup dedicated to empowering youth and transforming environmental practices in Nigeria through circular economy solutions. Lateef’s work shows how sustainability initiatives can not only protect the environment but also uplift communities and create economic opportunities. TAKE ACTION HERE: Ecoshaker: hhttps://linktr.ee/ecoshaker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Ecopath: https://ecopath.page Follow Giada Lubomirski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giada-lubomirski-7684235/ Follow Lateef Salami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateef-salami/ This episode goes beyond environmental advocacy—it’s about understanding the intersections between justice, sustainability, and community empowerment. Together, Giada and Lateef offer real-world insights into how movements for social justice and environmental sustainability can work hand-in-hand to create lasting, systemic change. Key Topics Discussed:💡 The role of eco-activism in ending oppression and injustice.🌱 How the circular economy supports both environmental and economic sustainability.🌍 The personal journeys of Giada and Lateef—how they are transforming their communities through advocacy and entrepreneurship. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we explore how eco-activism and circular economy solutions can help build a more just and sustainable world. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities, and launch personal and local regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: What is Regeneration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMLyhJw4Bps THEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KXx5Ijkoc SPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io/ Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉 https://bit.ly/u1s-support  👈

Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers In this enlightening episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Nicholas Pratley, a leader in emotional well-being and personal transformation, to explore the vital role of making space within ourselves for healing and growth. Nicholas shares his insights on how creating emotional and mental space can lead to profound transformation—both individually and collectively. He highlights the importance of cultivating this internal space to support well-being and foster personal development. TAKE ACTION HERE: Get involved in Sp8ce: https://www.sp8ce.com/ Follow Nicholas Pratley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspratley/ (@nicholaspratley) on Instagram Surprise Returning Guest:Michelle Terrill-Heath, an expert in caregiving, healing, and wholeness, returns to offer her perspective on how emotional healing and creating space can not only nurture the self but also strengthen relationships and communities. Michelle discusses how making space for personal care and reflection is crucial in caregiving and holistic healing. TAKE ACTION HERE: Get her new book here: https://amzn.to/3LSn951  Follow Michelle Terrill-Heath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleterrillheath/ Check out her free resources: https://michelleterrillheath.com/  This episode goes beyond simple self-care—it’s about creating a sustainable internal space that allows for healing, transformation, and connection with others. Together, Nicholas and Michelle share how making space within ourselves can lead to personal well-being and impact our communities on a deeper level. Key Topics Discussed: The importance of creating space for emotional well-being and growth. How emotional healing strengthens relationships and supports community building. The personal journeys of Nicholas and Michelle—how making space transformed their lives and leadership. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we explore how making space for ourselves can catalyze emotional transformation and help us contribute to building better, more connected communities. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities, and launch personal and local regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: Geminelle feat Toni Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBsaF5xr2EwTHEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KXx5IjkocSPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io/ Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉 https://bit.ly/u1s-support 👈

Our Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers, In this transformative episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Jackie De Botton, an expert in emotional intelligence and sustainable leadership, to explore the essential role of heart-centered leadership in building resilient communities and thriving organizations. Jackie shares how emotional intelligence is at the core of effective leadership, helping to drive meaningful change, foster community, and ensure that leaders can lead with both heart and vision. From navigating personal challenges to creating lasting impact, Jackie dives deep into how leadership that embraces empathy and emotional intelligence is key to a sustainable future. TAKE ACTION HERE: Follow Jackie De Botton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiedebotton/ Surprise Returning Guest:Vince DiBianca, a transformational coach and paradigm pioneer, returns to offer his expertise on the power of transformational leadership and how leading from the heart is essential in today’s fast-changing world. Vince brings his extensive experience in guiding leaders and businesses to create sustainable, heart-centered transformations that benefit people and the planet. TAKE ACTION HERE: The Dialog Group: https://dialoggroup.com/ Follow Vince: This episode is about more than leadership theory—it’s about learning how to lead with emotional intelligence and transform communities, organizations, and individuals from the inside out. Together, Jackie and Vince share how we can leverage emotional intelligence and sustainable leadership to create a future that is both resilient and regenerative. Key Topics Discussed: The power of emotional intelligence in leadership and community-building. How sustainable leadership creates long-term positive impact for organizations and communities. The personal journeys of Jackie and Vince—how their leadership has transformed organizations and inspired change worldwide. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we learn how to support these visionary leaders and contribute to a world where leadership and emotional intelligence become catalysts for meaningful transformation. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities, and launch local and personal regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: The School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q28W7N6Th58 THEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KXx5IjkocSPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io/ Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉 https://bit.ly/u1s-support👈

Our Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers, In this transformative episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Jason Blackstock, a pioneer in education innovation, to explore how the future of learning must evolve to meet today’s complex challenges. As a driving force behind the How to Change the World initiative, Jason shares how experiential learning, systems thinking, and collaborative approaches are the keys to developing the problem-solvers and change-makers of tomorrow. From rethinking traditional education models to creating real-world impact, this episode highlights how mastering the art of learning can empower us all to change the world. Jason dives into why education is not just about absorbing knowledge but learning to adapt, innovate, and drive positive societal change. TAKE ACTION HERE:How to Change the World: https://htctw.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonblackstock Surprise Returning Guest:Pietro Michelucci, from the Human Computation Institute, returns to offer his expertise in leveraging AI and leading Citizen Science initiatives. Pietro’s work amplifies the mission of How to Change the World, showing us how technology and collective intelligence can create powerful solutions to today’s challenges. TAKE ACTION HERE:Human Computation Institute: https://humancomputation.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pietro-michelucci This episode is about more than education—it’s about learning how to learn in ways that transform individuals, communities, and ultimately the world. Together, Jason and Pietro share how we can harness education and AI as tools for societal transformation. Key Topics Discussed: The future of learning and its role in addressing global challenges. How to foster critical thinking and problem-solving through experiential learning. The role of AI and Citizen Science in amplifying the impact of education. The personal journeys of Jason and Pietro, and how their leadership has transformed education systems worldwide. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we learn how to support these visionary leaders and contribute to a world where education and technology become catalysts for change. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities, and launch personal and local regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER:Sir Ken Robinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtYTHEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer - JOY: https://anbr.adrianberenguer.com/aboutanbr/SPONSOR: Panarchy.io - Networks are our Nature: https://panarchy.io Please consider supporting luminary conversations like this by contributing the equivalent of a cup of coffee you might enjoy while listening to this episode. 😉 👉https://bit.ly/u1s-support 👈

Fellow Movers, Shakers, and Visionary Makers, In this enlightening episode of Under One Sky, we sit down with Erika Staël von Holstein, Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa, and Elaine Smith Genser, a sustainability expert and political narrative specialist based in Washington, DC. Together, they explore how narratives shape our societies, politics, and the future of governance, with a particular focus on the role of collective intelligence and the digital age in shaping these stories. As we approach the upcoming US election, Elaine dives into how we can move beyond the polarized us-vs-them mentality. She explains how narratives are rarely about one side or the other, but often encompass both: an AND perspective—where seemingly separate issues share a core narrative. This approach is crucial in finding common ground in a time of growing political divides. Erika brings insights from Re-Imagine Europa, where they are using technology and public discourse to create pragmatic solutions for a stronger and more unified Europe. Together, they discuss how AI and media platforms influence the stories that shape our identities and how we can build a future that bridges divides. Key takeaways include: Facts are the words, narratives are the sentences: How narratives contextualize facts and make them resonate. Narrative plausibility: Understanding what makes a narrative believable and why some stories stick while others fade. Finding common ground: How narratives transcend either/or thinking to reveal a shared core, crucial for bridging political divides, especially in elections. Media ecology: "The messenger is the message"—how the platforms we use influence the way narratives are received. Get involved: Re-Imagine Europa: ⁠https://re-imagine.eu/⁠ Follow Erika: ⁠https://https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-sta%C3%ABl-von-holstein-42240b136/⁠ UN Joint SDG Fund: https://jointsdgfund.org/ Follow Elaine: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-smith-genser/⁠ But this episode goes beyond technical discussions. We dive into the personal stories of Erika and Elaine—how their experiences, challenges, and insights shape their work in navigating political and cultural narratives to foster unity in divided times. Key Topics Discussed: How narratives are evolving in the digital age and the role of AI in shaping public perception. The work of Re-Imagine Europa in fostering public discourse and finding solutions for a more unified Europe. The importance of narratives that transcend either/or thinking, especially in the context of the upcoming US election. Move ONWARDS and UPWARDS with us as we explore how we can support these visionary leaders and contribute to a more regenerative and resilient future—for all of us, because we are not separate, but interconnected. Thank you to our community for continuing to show up and contribute to creating tools, methods, and resources that empower us to build better communities and launch local, personal regenerative ripple effects with global implications. SETUP STINGER: Robert McKee - Story https://mckeestory.com/ THEME COMPOSER: Adrian Berenguer "JOY" ⁠https://anbr.adrianberenguer.com/aboutanbr/⁠ SPONSOR: Panarchy.io And please consider supporting luminary conversations like this that bring value to both personal and business leadership by contributing the cost of a cup of coffee you’ll likely enjoy while listening. 😉 👉 ⁠https://bit.ly/u1s-support⁠ 👈