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203. Healing and Paradox: Dr. Angel Acosta [reads] “The Coming Wave”


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Today's guest is Dr. Angel Acosta, a leading voice in healing-centered education and leadership development. With a doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, Dr. Acosta is the founder of the Acosta Institute, a Fellow at the Mind & Life Institute, and the Director of the Garrison Institute's Fellowship Program. His work bridges social justice, mindfulness, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of healing-centered approaches in education and AI.

Dr. Acosta’s journey is defined by his commitment to creating healing-centered learning environments that empower individuals and communities. Through his work, he explores the balance between the promise of technology and the necessity of cultivating spaces for reflection, connection, and personal growth.


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Dr. Acosta reads from The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, highlighting the duality of technological progress: its potential to unlock new possibilities and its risk of creating unintended consequences. [Reading begins at 20:41]


Hear us discuss:

"Healing isn't about reaching a final state; it’s a continuous process of restoration and grounding." [04:06] | "The disorientation from unprocessed experiences becomes a source of curiosity and growth." [05:54] | "Slowing down doesn't mean stopping; it's about checking for alignment as you move." [12:01] | "The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and our challenge is to balance the promise and the peril of AI." [22:43]


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