In Correspondence #34
Ecstatic literacy, technofeudalism and the planetary egregore
Dear friends,
Welcome to another edition of In Correspondence. Want to watch something wholesome? Check out the new Films page on my site.
Futurecraft Residency: 1 room left!
We have 1 room remaining at the Futurecraft Residency taking place at the stunning Brave Earth in Costa Rica, 12-19 December. I’m also pleased to say that philosopher Jules Evans will join us to deliver a session on Ecstatic Literacy. Read more and apply
What I’ve been up to
I participated in Come Together on Ekskäret in the Stockholm Archipelago
I attended the Earthed Summit at the Barbican Conservatory where I particularly appreciated hearing from John D. Liu of Ecosystem Restoration Communities
I visited the wonderful new Mycelium Space co-working space in Frome
My crypto fund Metastrategy is up 50% this month
Books I read
I read Another Life (solarpunk fiction) and the thought-provoking Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis (interview here). I’m now reading The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine by Sophie Strand.
Knowledgegraph
Since last time, I’ve shared 25 items to my knowledgegraph. Some highlights:
Plans for the future
My Introduction to AI course will take place again in January 2024. Take a highly practical, four-week deep dive into the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Book your place
Hermes Amāra annual retreat, Devon, 1-8 Dec
Soulmaking Dharma retreat with Catherine McGee & Juha Penttilä, Finland, Feb 2024
Planet.Health summit at Feÿtopia, March 2024
Futurecraft Cornwall, 19-26 April 2024
ÖTILLÖ Sprint Utö, Stockholm, June 2024
Offerings from friends
Over £2.3m worth of tickets have now been sold via Dandelion, the platform for regenerative events and co-created gatherings, of which I’m the lead developer - give it a spin for your next event!
How To Self-Love: A free workshop for fast, effective nervous system regulation with Dominique Antonina (online, 5th Dec)
Psychedelic Experience Retreat with Alalaho (Netherlands, 7-10 Dec)
Soulful Leadership: 3 Month Group Coaching Journey: An intimate journey of learning and self-discovery with Bonny Tydeman (online, Jan-Apr 2024)
The Call: Meaning, Purpose and Direction Weekend Men's Retreat with Conor Cregg (London, Feb 2024)
Awakening the Wild Woman: Spring Equinox Retreat 2024 (Dartmoor, Mar 2024)
Mettā,
Stephen
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