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Layman Pascal vs. ICON's "Future Human" Event (May 16-19th)

It’s not a competition. Although…

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Hi.

I am preparing my next ultra-peculiar, ultra-philosophical, substack essay for release this weekend. In the meanwhile, here’s something interesting:

If you, or someone you love (I hope you have someone to love!), is considering going to the FUTURE HUMAN event in Denver, Colorado, next month, then by using this beautiful link I will get 10% of the proceeds.

That’s real money snatched from the pockets of those Integral Fat Cats and deposited into the hands of your friendly neighborhood Layman Pascal. I promise to use it to fight meta-crime. Cough, cough. It is a fun experiment (given the recent articles and conversations I’ve been provoking about liminal financing). I’m curious to see how the mostly automated process works from the inside.

BTW, the Future Human event (if you’re not familiar with it yet) will be a hybrid of classic Integral Thinkers & younger, integrative activists, practitioners, and theorists. Joining together to invoke the future human. If it goes well, it will be the first event in an energetic reboot of regular North American gatherings. Similar to the ongoing annual Integral European Conference (IEC).

The presenter list is a good mix. You can see a version of the names further down in this text. There will be more talk about AI and psychedelics than is usual in such a gathering. I’ll be presenting about Metashamanism, Eldership & Archaic Futurism. I’m working with some friends to see if we can’t make it into something more than a “talk.”

Let’s get weird.

So if you’re going anyway, or on the fence, the Layman Pascal route is an option. Pass the link around. No doubt a few other presenters will have a similar deal. Maybe they’ll be sending the standard ad copy via their mailing lists. So you’ll have a chance to vote for which flavor you want to join.

It’s not a competition. But still… it would be kind of hilarious for people like us to “defeat” them.

Ridiculous.

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Also here’s an interview I did with the primary event organizer Tom Habib:

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And here’s the straight-laced “ad copy” they gave me:

Dear friends,

I am thrilled to extend a personal invitation to you for an event that promises to be a landmark in our journey towards a more integrated and evolved future. I will be among many luminaries at the forthcoming conference ICON 2024: Future Human, May 16-19 in Denver, Colorado.

This is THE Biannual Event for ALL Spiritual Mavericks and Integralists

Experience the wisdom of amazing teachers, philosophers, artists, and facilitators:

Christopher Bache •  Marianne Williamson • Ken Wilber  •  Daniel Schmachtenberger •  Andrew Holecek •  Duane Elgin • Roger Walsh • Steve McIntosh • Allan Leslie Combs • Rica Viljoen • Daniel Görtz  • Beena Sharma • Bence Ganti • Jeremy Johnson • Layman Pascal • Bruce Alderman • Elana Meta • Kim Barta • Bett Bollhoefer • Simon Senzon • Tucker Walsh • Terri O’Fallen • Thomas Steininger • Mark Forman • Tom Habib • Paul Bloch • Mark Fischler • Thomas Murray • Alexander Love • Khaled El Sherbini • and more!

Why ICON 2024 is Unmissable

ICON stands at the vanguard of envisioning and creating a future that embraces holistic and integrative solutions. It’s a platform where diverse voices from various realms of human knowledge and experience converge. My session, along with insights from other thought leaders are aimed to spark meaningful dialogues and stir deep transformation. 

Your Presence is Key

Your participation is vital. It’s attendees like you who transform this conference into a powerful movement for change. I’m looking forward to not only sharing my perspectives but also hearing yours, as we collectively navigate these perilous and transformative times.

Tickets Available Now – A Limited Opportunity! 

This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary gathering of minds and spirits. ICON 2024 is not just an event; it’s a catalyst for change, where ideas on cultural creativity and integral theory come to life. This opportunity is too valuable to miss – and the early-bird tickets are quickly being snapped up!

Reserve Your Ticket Here: https://shorturl.at/fmnxI

Join Us in Shaping Tomorrow

Let’s come together at ICON 2024 to be inspired, challenged, and reinvigorated. It’s time to embrace the change we wish to see and be the architects of a future that reflects our highest aspirations.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to connect with you at ICON 2024: Future Human. Let’s make this a turning point in our collective journey.

See you there!

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Yes, “see you there.”