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Psychodynamics with Robert Gilman


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This episode on psychodynamics is part one of a three part series on essential skills for a regenerative future, in honor of Rober Gilman's 80th birthday. Robert is the founder and president of The Context Institute and a pioneer in the sustainability movement.

The conversation dives deep into psychodynamics and the importance of understanding our cognitive biases, nervous systems, and underlying motivations to foster cultural change. Robert explains how personal change is integral to cultural evolution, highlighting the interconnectedness of individual behaviors and societal transformation. Jenny and Robert discuss cultivating personal resilience, recognizing cognitive biases, healing past traumas, and fostering compassionate, curious, and creative interactions.

00:00 Introduction to Psychodynamics and Cultural Change

00:24 Meet Robert Gilman: A Pioneer in Sustainability

02:04 The Importance of Personal Change for Cultural Transformation

05:45 Historical Context: From Agrarian Empires to the Age of Enlightenment

10:53 The Limitations of Modern Culture and Proposed Changes

24:08 Understanding and Partnering with Our Nervous System

32:18 Exploring Cognitive Biases

33:31 Understanding Motivated Reasoning

35:30 The Role of Cognitive Biases in Media and Relationships

37:31 Layers of Motivation

40:20 The Importance of Relationships

48:58 Embracing Internal Complexity

54:51 The Future of Human Evolution

56:48 Conclusion and Next Steps

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