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Part 1 of this paper summarizes the author’s perspective about human evolution, which includes observations about the quantum leap that we are about to experience that will be preceded by chaos and enlightenment. Part 2 describes the author’s experience with a new sustainability venture in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, which takes the form of a new model for complex society moving toward sustainable progress.
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The first quantum leap occurred when we learned how to create and master fire. This led to humans’ lasting sense of divine superiority over their surroundings.
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A point of singularity is a point at which an exponential development cannot reach infinity and therefore collapses.
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The second quantum leap refers to the conscious organization of our complex global society around our spiritual enlightenment, making higher consciousness a leading criterion for creating sustainable progress. The first leap taught us how to use external fire. The second leap will show us how to use our inner, spiritual fire.
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The Brundtland report, “Our Common Future” (1987, Oxford University Press, Oxford).
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Equality is a third fundamental requirement for building trust in purpose-driven forms of cooperation (in addition to institutional identity (I am) and safety (respect, authenticity and integrity), according to the column of spiritual values that I created and use to guide these ventures forward.
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Close, JP. (2015). Sustainocracy: Spirituality and Sustainable Progress. In: Zsolnai, L. (eds) The Spiritual Dimension of Business Ethics and Sustainability Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11677-8_8
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