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Newsletter Nr. 1.300
Amsterdam, January 28, 2025


Stripping the Integral Model of Some Esoteric Hangovers - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

By removing esoteric elements like "Spirit" and "involution," and addressing gaps like power, trauma, and ecological systems, Wilber's model could become a pragmatic, interdisciplinary framework for understanding human and cultural evolution. This revised model would be more accessible, empirically grounded, and inclusive, appealing to both scientific and spiritual audiences while avoiding the pitfalls of speculative metaphysics. It would retain Wilber's core insight—that development and evolution involve increasing complexity and integration—but frame it in a way that resonates across worldviews.

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