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Brian McConnell, BA has worked with the underpinnings of Integral thought and theory, primarily in the fields of education and psychology since first introduced to Ken Wilber's, Eye to Eye in 1997. His background in contemplative practice stems from personal study in Theravada Buddhism with Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery. Having worked with a diverse set of 'popular' subcultures over this same period, learning, leadership, and spiritual development currently command the central focus of Brian's work.
He presently serves as Director for Group Epignosis, a community of learner/collaborators in Roanoke, Virginia and is affiliated with the Integral Research Center as a Researcher/Practitioner in Integral Sustainable Development.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 Saving the City's Soul - Occupy (South East) Roanoke
Originally published at "the integral economist", this article examines how an 'inverted totalitarianism' has already begun to inroad local communities. Citing recent findings from ecologically based studies in economics, it proposes adapting alternative currencies and forms of ownership as a holistic approach to fostering healthy, sustainable communities.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 A Leaderless Revolution: Occupy Economic Democracy - Part 1 of 2 (2 comments)
Tracking the Occupy movement's inception through the mainstream media's inquiry of, 'What do they want?', this article explores the ground work for a consensus-based response to that question. Adapting a perspective of global vision, "A Leaderless Revolution" takes direct aim at the creeping menace of 'inverted totalitarianism' and positions itself accordingly.
