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Dr. Jiani Wu
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MAGICommons is a Re-Imagination Lab and global Commons empowering conscious change agents and organizations through research, incubation, and transformative experiences to co-steward life-affirming Regenerative Vitality for collective flourishing. Join the global commons: https://magicommons.org/

  1. Sep 27

    In Right Relationship with a Living Economy | John Fullerton

    What would a regenerative economy look like if we designed it the way life works?  In this conversation on the @MAGICommons Dialogic Lab, former Wall Street-er and modern regenerative economist @John Fullerton, founder of @Capital Institute and author of Regenerative Economics, explains why conventional economics treats the economy as "a machine to be optimized," and why that worldview lies at the root of today's ecological and inequality crises.  Drawing on living systems thinking, John shares the principle he considers most essential: being in right relationship.  From the personal shift out of "never enough" to organizations like Mondragon and Patagonia composting capital back into life, this conversation explores how regenerative vitality emerges at every scale and offers some key questions to guide decisions toward flourishing for all.  Key questions to explore: What is a regenerative economy? What does "right relationship" mean in economics? How is regenerative economics different from conventional economics? What are examples of regenerative enterprises? Full conversation here: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/in-right-relationship-with-a-living-economy-john-fullerton  #RegenerativeEconomy #RegenerativeEconomics  #RightRelationship #RegenerativeVitality #LivingSystems #LivingSystemsEconomics #EconomyAsALivingSystem #NeoclassicalEconomics #MondragonCooperatives #Patagonia #CompostingCapital #EconomicCommons #InternetCommons #AIAndTheCommons #CapitalInstitute #JohnFullerton 00:00 Introduction to John Fullerton & Conversation Highlight 01:45 Exploring Regenerative Economy 02:51 Introduction to Regenerative Economics 05:21 Living Systems vs. Machines 08:03 Complexity in Economic Systems 10:18 Holistic vs. Reductionist Thinking 12:36 Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science 14:45 Implementing Living System Thinking 17:04 The Role of Relationships in Economics 19:30 The Tension Between Present and Future 21:52 Joy in Service and Higher Consciousness 24:06 Regenerative Vitality Principles 26:22 In-Right Relationship in Business 37:27 Dynamic Balance in a Changing World 39:49 Learning from Living Systems 44:59 Patagonia: A Case Study in Regenerative Business 47:27 The Mondragon Cooperatives: A Living Ecosystem 49:48 Rethinking Wealth and Inequality 55:50 The Importance of Relationships in Business 01:02:12 Transforming Venture Capital through Right Relationships 01:11:00 Finding Hope in a Regenerative Future

    In Right Relationship with a Living Economy | John Fullerton

  2. Sep 13

    Kindness in Action | Aaron Ableman

    Ask most people the difference between kindness and compassion and you'll get a pause, then a shrug — they feel like the same thing wearing different clothes.  But the distinction matters more than almost any other in how we actually live, because it explains why so much sincere feeling never becomes anything.  Compassion is interior: it's what you perceive, what you feel on someone else's behalf.  Kindness is exterior: it's what you do about it.  In a conversation, author and artist Aaron Ableman shares the cleanest explanation — "If compassion is the composition of the song, then kindness is actually the lyrics and the performance of it. One is written. The other is played out loud.” What follows is an argument for why compassion in action, at the smallest possible scale, may be the only thing that changes anything. #Compassion, #Kindness, #RegenerativeLife, #DeathEconomy, #SelfCompassion, #Consciousness, #ParadigmShift, #RegenerativeFutures #ConsciousLeadership, #BePresent, #Storytelling, #Fatherhood  Full story: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/kindness-in-action-aaron-ableman  00:00 Introduction to Aaron Abelman 01:36 The Power of Kindness 03:29 Influence of the human 05:17 Kindness + Compassion 08:17 Importance of Self Kindness 10:35 Stories of Kindness 13:12 Gaia's Game: A New Kind of Learning 15:50 Transforming Consciousness for a Kinder World 22:32 Turn Consumption into Conscious Integration 28:37 How to transform our life into a life of service 28:44 Being Deeply Present in life 37:01 Be in Service in the World 45:15 Empowering Narratives in Storytelling 46:01 Creating Shifts Through Kindness and Compassion 47:12 The Role of Humor in Life 48:36 Inviting Playfulness in Life's Journey 50:15 Exploring the Quantum Field of Existence 51:20 The Dance of Light and Dark 54:01 Childhood Magic and Connection to Nature 58:30 Finding Beauty in Small Moments 01:00:25 The Impact of Awe and Wonder on Life 01:05:19 Prioritizing the Small Things in Life 01:08:33 Embracing the Journey of Evolution 01:11:12 Opening to Possibility and Inner Guidance 01:12:53 Closing Reflections and Blessings

    Kindness in Action | Aaron Ableman

  3. Aug 16

    How Music Unlocks Human Potentials | Dr. Lana Israel

    When we think of music, we think of it as a common type of entertainment.  We listened to a song and vibe with it; had some fun and mission accomplished.  However, a growing body of research on music, memory, and neuroplasticity suggests something more interesting:  Music may tap into our whole brain potential to learn complex subjects such as math.  Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this is what @Lana Israel and her team has been exploring.  Curious?  Here is the full story: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/how-music-unlocks-human-potentials-dr-lana-israel #MusicBasedLearning, #HumanPotential, #MusicAndMemory, #Neuroplasticity, #SelfLimitingBeliefs, #WholeBrainLearning, #Neuroscience 00:00 Mathematics: A Language for the Future 00:00 Holistic Learning Through Music 00:11 Introduction 00:52 How would Lana greet an alien? 02:39 Music as Medicine 05:07 Music and Memory: A Profound Connection 07:48 Neuroplasticity and Music 10:08 Rethinking Education: Music as a Learning Tool 14:53 The Science Behind Music and Learning 18:31 The Future of Education: Evolving Roles of Educators 20:44 Who Benefits from Music-Infused Learning? 20:46 The Power of Music in Education 22:45 Mathematics: A Language for the Future 25:23 Holistic Learning Through Music 27:04 The Emotional Impact of Music 28:06 Childhood Passions and Their Influence 31:06 Lana's Unique Journey 33:02 Choosing Joy and Intuition

    How Music Unlocks Human Potentials | Dr. Lana Israel

  4. Jul 26

    The Regenerative Vitality of Creativity | Dr. James C. Kaufman

    What if creativity isn't something we spend, but something that regenerates vitality the more we use it?  According to creativity researcher James Kaufman — co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Creativity — creativity and mental health are more closely linked than most people realize.  In this conversation, Kaufman unpacks the Four C model of creativity (mini-c, little-c, Pro-C, and Big-C), showing why creativity isn't reserved for geniuses but lives in everyday moments of insight and expertise.  From divergent and convergent thinking to the healing power of the "writing cure," this piece explores how creativity works as a renewable source of regenerative vitality — one small, intentional act at a time. Explore more: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/the-regenerative-vitality-of-creativity-dr-james-c-kaufman  #Creativity, #FourCModelCreativity, #MentalHealth, #DailyMagic, #RegenerativeVitality, #DivergentThinking, #ConvergentThinking 00:36 Exploring Creativity and Its Importance 02:59 The Four C's of Creativity 10:25 How to be creative more often 14:11 Divergent and Convergent Thinking in Creativity 19:14 The Harmony of Creativity and Healing 21:51 How to enhance creativity 25:32 Integrating Creativity into Daily Life 28:35 The Importance of Play and Joy 30:32 Childlike Wonder in Adult Creativity 33:13 Embracing Change for Creative Insights

    The Regenerative Vitality of Creativity | Dr. James C. Kaufman

  5. Jun 19

    Deep Connections Start with an Intentional Arrival | Abraham Burickson

    Why do we stand in front of great art — in the world's finest museums, surrounded by masterworks — and feel absolutely nothing? The answer, according to experience architect Abraham Burickson, has nothing to do with the art. It has everything to do with how we arrive.  Abraham unpacks what he calls the infrastructure of wonder: the hidden conditions that have to exist before any experience — a painting, an event, a human encounter — can actually land.  What gets in the way of being moved?  Why does physical movement unlock emotional openness?  How does clarity of role make people feel safe enough to receive something?  And what does any of this mean in a world where AI is quietly engineering away the conditions for genuine human experience?  If you have ever wondered why transformative experiences feel so rare, this is where to start. Full article: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/deep-connections-start-with-an-intentional-arrival-abraham-burickson #ExperienceDesign, #TransformativeExperience, #ImmersiveExperience, #MeaningfulExperiences, #HumanConnection, #DesignForTransformation, #ParticipatoryDesign, #WorldBuilding, #IntentionalDesign, #RegenerativeDesign,  #OdysseyWorks, #AbrahamBurickson, #ParticipatoryManifesto, #DesignThinking 00:00 Introduction to Experience Design and Odyssey Works 01:00 The Importance of Relational Design 03:10 Human Resources is a Relationship Building Playground 05:36 Beginning of a life's work 10:39 Opening Up to Experience 13:18 Co-Creation and Purpose in Design 15:13 The Art and Science of Connection 17:55 Creating a Sense of Belonging 20:18 Imagining a New World of Possibilities 22:07 Exploring the Nature of Worlds 27:54 The Inner and Outer Worlds 30:57 Trust and Responsibility in Relationships 35:19 Navigating an AI-Enriched Future 37:09 Childlike Wonder and Creative Possibilities

    Deep Connections Start with an Intentional Arrival | Abraham Burickson

  6. Jun 7

    Rewriting Our Hidden Codes | Scott Silverston

    Ever feel like we are living a life by a set of rules we didn't even actually write?  In our latest conversation with Scott Silverston, a former corporate leader turned shamanic practitioner, he shared an interesting concept: "Invisible Agreements." These are the subconscious contracts we sign as kids or adults to stay safe or to fit in. Those hidden agreements can create massive glass ceilings in our adult lives, careers, and relationships. In this conversation, we explored how to actually identify these hidden codes and rewrite them using practical, modern shamanic tools (no, you don't need to quit your job and move to the woods to do this!).  What are your invisible agreements? http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/rewriting-our-hidden-codes-scott-silverston  #ModernShamanism #ShamanicHealing #InvisibleAgreements #SubconsciousProgramming #RadicalAgency 00:00 Introduction to Invisible Agreements 03:40 Understanding Subconscious Agreements 06:07 The Impact of Childhood Environment 09:03 Shamanism and Its Modern Relevance 11:31 Exploring Sensitivity and Hypervigilance 14:13 The Process of Shamanic Healing 16:36 Revising Agreements Through Shamanic Consciousness 19:12 Common Requests in Shamanic Practice 27:02 Embodiment in Healing Practices 33:00 Transformative Agreements and Personal Boundaries 39:32 Understanding Spiritual Forces and Energetic Relationships 46:11 Ancestral Connections and Shamanic Lineage 52:41 The Role of Rhythm and Movement in Shamanism 57:45 Transformative Power of Shamanic Spirit Medicine 58:39 Exploring Probable and Possible Futures 01:00:17 Balancing Spirit and Logic 01:01:10 Radical Agency and Personal Empowerment 01:03:04 Sourcing Creative Vitality 01:09:52 Practical Shamanism for Everyday Life 01:10:26 Accessing the Spirit Mind for Healing 01:16:19 The Symbolism of the Eagle and Big Picture Thinking

    Rewriting Our Hidden Codes | Scott Silverston

  7. May 3

    On Eating, Place, and Presence | Caroline Hobkinson

    What if your morning coffee was actually a food ritual — and your relationship with food said more about your inner world than any personality test ever could? In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Hobkinson, food anthropologist, immersive artist, and one of the most original thinkers working at the intersection of mindful eating, culture, and the senses. Together, we explore how intentional eating goes far beyond nutrition — how food rituals anchor us in an age of digital disconnection, how communal eating is quietly one of the most powerful tools for human belonging, and why what we put in our bodies is, on a cellular level, more intimate than almost anything else we do. If you've ever wondered why the bubble tea queue feels sacred, why you still bring cheese home from Paris, or what food anthropology actually means for your everyday life — this conversation is for you. Press play, then eat something slowly. Full article: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/on-eating-place-and-presence-caroline-hobkinson  MAGICommons Global Circle: https://app.magicademy.club/  #Food Anthropology #Mindful Eating #Intentional Eating #Food Rituals #Immersive Experience #Food Culture #Embodiment 00:00 Exploring Food Anthropology with Carolyn 05:02 Rituals in Everyday Life 11:05 The Role of Intentionality in Food Consumption 21:43 Challenge of Disembodiment through Technology 23:19 Enjoy the dining experience at scale 28:33 The Dilemma of Eating and Ethical Considerations 35:32 Bridging Divides Through Food 39:23 Embodiment and Spirituality 42:06 The Nature of Sacrifice 46:43 The Importance of Questions 49:50 Embracing Our Quirks 52:30 Caroline's Childhood MAGIC 54:05 Finding Your Magic 58:23 Compassion and Acceptance

    On Eating, Place, and Presence | Caroline Hobkinson

  8. Apr 19

    Science of Internal Resilience | Dr. Rollin McCraty

    We’ve long been taught that the brain runs the show, but modern psychophysiology is flipping the script. The heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the other way around.  In our latest breakdown of heart coherence, featuring HeartMath Institute's Dr. Rollin McCraty, we explore how your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reflects our mental clarity, emotional composure, and even your team's success.  When we are stressed, our chaotic heart rhythms take our decision-making skills offline. By mastering the heart-brain connection through heart-focused breathing practices, we could cultivate deep internal resilience both individually and together.  Maybe heart coherence is a key to unlock a culture of collective vitality and flourishing? Full Article: http://magicommons.org/podcast-episode/science-of-internal-resilience-dr-rollin-mccraty  MicroActivation:https://app.magicademy.club/ #HeartCoherence, #HeartRateVariabilityHRV, #HeartMathInstitute, #ResilientLeadership, #DrRollinMcCraty, #ScienceOfResilience, #HeartBrainConnection 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:43 The Discovery of Heart Coherence 04:28 Physiology of Emotions and Heart Rate Variability 06:53 The Impact of Heart Coherence on Decision Making 09:07 Techniques for Achieving Heart Coherence 11:56 Practical Applications in Leadership and Team Dynamics 18:14 Breathing Techniques for Coherence 20:35 Childlike State and Coherence 25:11 Broadcasting Emotions and Intuition 27:17 Creating Team Coherence 28:13 Heart Coherence and Peak Performance 30:24 Recap 33:00 The Importance of Compassionate Latitude 33:32 Dr. Rollin as a Kid 34:53 The Magic of Following Your Heart

    Science of Internal Resilience | Dr. Rollin McCraty
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MAGICommons is a Re-Imagination Lab and global Commons empowering conscious change agents and organizations through research, incubation, and transformative experiences to co-steward life-affirming Regenerative Vitality for collective flourishing. Join the global commons: https://magicommons.org/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jiani Wu
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Jiani Wu
  • Show Website
    MAGICommons