[Dialogue] Update of ICA Social Research Virtual Gathering

[John Patterson]

Hi Karen:



How do I get into the Wiegel presentation in 15 minutes time?



John P





*From:* Dialogue [mailto:dialogue-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] *On Behalf
Of *Karen Snyder via Dialogue
*Sent:* May-03-20 8:41 AM
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*Cc:* Karen Snyder
*Subject:* [Dialogue] Update of ICA Social Research Virtual Gathering



In one week - Sunday, May 10 - we gather virtually. Celebrate with us:

            * a new name (ICA Social Research Center),

            * a new website, and

            * an organization of the files into nine collections giving
form to the wisdom and constructs of our 60-year heritage.



*A new name. *Do you remember when you were first involved in Institute
research? Was it in 5th City when research was focused on taking 5th City
to the world? Or was it in a Global Research Assembly where we shared our
learnings? Wherever it was, what you learned about being a researcher has
probably followed you ever since. Now as you hear the news you may find
yourself analyzing what is going on and asking such questions as, “What
does the world need now? What are positive trends I can act on to help them
become a reality?” The reality of *continuing to be researchers* and
engaging others is behind our new name.



*A new website:*  https://icaglobalarchives.org. The website feels a bit
like the tip of an iceberg. Although we have spent years organizing files
and now have put many of them on the website to share with the world, we
wonder:

·       What is happening to the world in 2020 and what clues do we have of
what is needed?

·       What have we learned from our past experiences that could be a
resource to the trends and challenges we are facing today?

·       How can the website better serve to highlight people and projects
of like-mind today and be a dialogue with our own learnings past and
present?

These questions point to the intents we have for our virtual gathering.
First we intend to dialogue together articulating life experiences and
encounters with challenges like climate change and the virus. Finally we
seek to identify any clues of how our past could be a resource to the
future. That is it. Two things: analyzing the present reality and bringing
past wisdom into the conversation.



*The collections.* We plan to do this thru focused conversations related to
each collection. Each collection will be taped and have recorded notes to
share with further working groups. The dialogues will result in touching
our hearts, creating new perspectives and identifying possible action
steps. The documentation will be shared with colleagues in Asia who will
participate in a follow-up conference this summer.



We look forward to seeing you virtually for one or more of these
conversations. Join us Sunday for a context on the next three days - or for
any one (or more) of the conversations in the next three days.



We are all aware of the power of the corporate mind to tackle the seemingly
impossible to make it possible. If this intrigues you, read the attachment
for steps to register.



These are the times. We are among the sensitive and responsive people of
2020.



Peace, *The Social Research Center Team*

Lynda Cock, Doug Druckenmiller, Steve Ediger, Jack Gilles, Beret Griffith,
Mary Laura Jones, Frank Knutson, Paul Noah, Wendell Refior, Oliveann
Slotta, Karen Snyder, Jeanette Stanfield, Nelson Stover, Tim Wegner, Jim
Wiegel
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