The Work of the Co-Intelligence Institute

The Co-Intelligence Institute works to further the understanding and development of co-intelligence. It focuses on catalyzing co-intelligence in the realms of politics, governance and conscious evolution. We research, network, advocate, and help organize leading-edge experiments and conversations in order to weave what is possible into new, wiser forms of civilization.

Research - We have researched many aspects of co-intelligence, from community-building, organizational development, and multiple intelligences to cosmic consciousness, sustainable technologies and family systems therapy. We gather up co-intelligent approaches and ideas from all sources, share them broadly, and do original theoretical explorations into their underlying dynamics and characteristics. Recently we did intensive research on how to redesign democratic institutions and culture to enable citizens to dependably create community wisdom together. Community wisdom is broadly shared common sense that citizens can use to govern their affairs at all levels. Earlier our research took us into the realms of participatory sustainability, Big Empathy and evolutionary dynamics that can guide the transformation of social systems.

Networking - We help link people involved in co-intelligent activities to each other and to ideas and tools that will help them increase the co-intelligence in their lives, communities and societies.

Writing - We have written hundreds of thousands of words on co-intelligence -- from ideas and techniques to stories and visions. Some of these writings are shared with our email list and some are published in books and magazines. Many are available on this site.*

Conferences and conversations - We organize and facilitate co-intelligent dialogues on questions we deem valuable for creating a co-intelligent culture. For example, we facilitated an Open Space conference for The Natural Step and have convened numerous conversations about community dialogue, co-intelligent activism, and conscious evolution. We also co-sponsor or participate in strategic conferences and conversations organized by others aimed at creating breakthroughs towards greater co-intelligence and positive cultural evolution.

Workshops, Consultations, Presentations - If the materials on this site suggest to you that we could be of service to your organization, community or activity, please contact us to discuss your needs. Since our goal is the creation of a co-intelligent culture, we set fees at a level that will best serve that goal.