“Finding attentional sovereignty in an age of digital distraction.”
This is the tale of our time. As implied by the name of the presentation, we currently have an immature relationship to technology that is guided by naivete, selfishness, and addiction. Whether it’s weapons of mass destruction or distraction, they are expressions of our collective lack of wisdom.
Technology is an inextricable part of humanity, and we must learn to have a healthier relationship with it. We are being tested to see if we deserve continuance in the Universe. We can only save the world and pass one down worth living in if we cultivate the love and wisdom needed to be responsible stewards of our godlike technology.
Come and learn about what technology is and what its optimal role in human civilization could look like. We need as many people as possible to have these conversations.
What are the origins of technology/ why do we have tech, and all the other species don’t?
How technology affects society in complex and unseen ways
The rise of the internet, the iPhone, and social media
The intricacies of how our phones damage our mental and physical health
What conditions make us susceptible to addiction, vs what conditions make us more sovereign?
What role should technology play in a healthy and harmonious civilization?
Some tips for how to find technological balance
“We have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” – E.O. Wilson.
Beni Oren is a writer, speaker, and facilitator. His facilitation skills range from meditation to qigong to intentional communication practices. He is a systems theorist and social philosopher concerned with designing a regenerative civilization. He is a culture architect interested in seeing a world where we collectively and harmoniously reach our highest potential.
He grew up on the beautiful beaches of Southern California. His journey began with a transformative meditation retreat at 19 years old, which opened his eyes to the great mystery and inherent beauty within all of life. Since then, he has lived his life seeking to understand global suffering and how we can create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.
