In this chapter I investigate the internal and external barriers to  walking the 8fold path to lay the foundation for our investigation of  Effective Understanding, Effective Communication and Effective Action.   i lay out insights learnt from cognitive science and sociological  paradigms to help us organize and move into the more beautiful world our  hearts know is possible.

Introduction to Systems Theory using EcoVillage design, as this was a presentation at a new ecovillage we are designing

full presentation https://youtu.be/mKGSnZ0bW08

How do we focus our attention and intention on the most pressing issues of our world?
What narratives and groups are we identifying with that shape our ability to engage meaningfully in the world?

This is the beginning of a series investigating these questions, recognizing the importance of the Nobel 8-fold Path in this.
This episode investigates our identification and what shapes our motivation and value systems.

a presentation at a new ecovillage, to be as open minded about value as ecovillages are decade and generational projects.
Full Presentation  at https://youtu.be/raznEnYsL2E