Steve McIntosh

I focus on developmental philosophy and the evolution of consciousness and culture. This includes posts about philosophy, spirituality, and politics.

[Rigel Windsong Thurston @rigelthurston]

Great back-and-forth between @PF_Jung and @CultureDevelops around the question: how do we re-dignify traditionalism without falling back into its pathologies? Full convo here: https://t.co/7q9ny825kB

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

@rufuspollock Hi Rufus, sure, I can do an interview with you. You can contact me by email: steve@stevemcintosh

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

In this talk with my monthly Zoom group, I examine evolution’s structure of emergence—the sequence of integrated levels connecting each of us to the beginning of the universe. I also offer a critique of Ken Wilber’s 4-Quadrant model. Watch the replay: https://t.co/6sKLjTGPxb

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

@rufuspollock The philosophy of materialism, aka physicalism, often displays theological pretensions of its own, but rejecting physicalism does not inevitably result in a theistic theology.

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

“There is something very important, very deep in the world that is not summed up in a material account.” David Bentley Hart is a national treasure—a rare voice defending the depth of reality in an age of flattening materialism. NYT interview:

https://t.co/xT2SMRmGY8

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Upcoming Conference — Nov 9–11

Our friends at the Center for Christogenesis are exploring this idea at their 10th Anniversary Conference:

Love, Conflict, and an Unfolding Universe
Nov 9–11, 2026 | Villanova, PA (virtual option available)

Early bird registration is open:
https://t.co/PRGzTCex5K

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Next Wednesday, I’ll explore evolution’s structure of integrated levels and offer an appreciative critique of Ken Wilber’s 4-Quadrant model. Join our discussion on April 8:
https://t.co/JtEHFCYyev

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Next Wednesday: theologian and Teilhard scholar Robert Nicastro presents "To Become More by Becoming One." Exploring Teilhard’s idea that authentic unity doesn’t erase individuality—it deepens it. Followed by a Q&A. March 11, 5–6:30 PM MT.

Join my monthly Zoom group: https://t.co/LkMjsIGL7w

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

The Integral Conference of North America (ICON) is coming to Denver again on May 28–31, 2026. This year’s theme is: Closer to Coherence: Integral’s Role in Building a Post-Tragic Future.

I will be giving a talk on developmental philosophy at the conference, and many other integral luminaries will be speaking as well.

You can learn more and register directly through the conference website:
https://t.co/AkdowQAanx

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

I had the pleasure of speaking with @iamjohnmackey about conscious capitalism and spiritual leadership.

We explored how business, at its best, can become a vehicle for moral and cultural development — not just profit.

Watch Conversation and Q & A here: https://t.co/KRrGbqWLgu

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Join us on Wednesday, Feb 11. I’ll be in conversation with @iamjohnmackey on how a developmental framework informs business, spiritual practice, and life. We’ll also explore the role of nature in cultivating depth and perspective. Wed, Feb 11 • 5–6:30 pm MT: https://t.co/LkMjsIGdhY

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

How can we speak honestly about cultural development without contempt?

This talk is my attempt to apply developmental philosophy to Islamic societies in a way that honors both evolution and spiritual depth.
ahttps://youtu.be/AFEZVvMcl0Y

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Watch @RandStagen present From Higher Ground to the Big Tent, followed by discussion and Q & A: https://t.co/EOyYIgTBbB

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

We’re pleased to share a unique opportunity from our collaborators at the @CChristogenesis: a 10‑day Journey to Greece: Exploring the Greek Roots of Science, Religion, and Culture, led by Dr. Ilia Delio, September 20–30, 2026. https://t.co/aMJANO7jJe

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Here is my latest Substack essay, “Cultivating Noosphere Evolution in the Spirit of Teilhard and Whitehead."
https://t.co/5hb7INk1BF

An earlier version of this article was originally published as a chapter in the academic anthology: Whitehead and Teilhard: From Organism to Omega. Delio, I. and Davis, A. M., eds. (Orbis Books, 2025).

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Join us! In his upcoming presentation to our Zoom group, distinguished integralist @RandStagen will discuss his fresh ideas on the political and cultural tensions currently roiling our society. Using the analogy of a big tent, which is held up by the tension between poles, Rand will expand on his 2024 presentation to our group titled “The Pursuit of Higher Ground.”

For more info on joining my zoom group: https://t.co/LkMjsIGL7w

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

"Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror." 
—  Kahlil Gibran

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

If you missed our recent live session with integral thinker Jeff Salzman (@DailyEvolver) the full recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/rmajvzFAcv

[Steve McIntosh @CultureDevelops]

Today we’re officially changing our name from the Institute for Cultural Evolution to the Institute for Developmental Philosophy. Our new name reflects our focus on developmental philosophy and our mission to clarify the meaning of noosphere evolution in this time of rapid change.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/m6rZHM0fV1