Community & Society

Human rights leader Van Jones is sounding a powerful call for  social change movements to come together and "Reclaim the Future." Host Stephen Dinan  engages this former White House "green jobs czar" in a free-ranging discussion about how we can all become better agents of change for the future we want to see. Find out why Van was the #1 rated presenter at the IONS international conference in 2005!

Nassim's investigation of the geometry of hyperspace combines quantum physics and cosmological understandings of universal forces with a new solution to Einstein field equations, thus unifying physics and integrating other sciences into a cohesive whole. In developing his theory, he has drawn on the study of ancient codes left in monuments and documents around the world, which may lead to some of the most important discoveries in written history.

Van Jones shares his touching journey from being an indirect beneficiary of affirmative action to having his Clean Energy Jobs initiative adopted by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

IONS President Marilyn Mandala Schlitz offers historical context and future plans for this research focus on the nature of healing, which integrates ancient wisdom. Schlitz discusses the Consciousness and Healing book's integral approach to mind-body medicine and its impact on the mainstream.

Nigerian Hafsat Abiola shares how her parents were killed for political reasons and how that spurred her to live a committed life of service, one in which she joined in a beautiful partnership with former IONS Board Chair Lynne Twist, who then shares her side of the story.

IONS President Marilyn Mandala Schlitz and Research Director Cassandra Vieten engage in a spontaneous dialogue on IONS' exploration of how we form and change our models of reality. Cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom converge, expanding worldviews.

President/CEO Marilyn Mandala Schlitz at the IONS 13th International Conference. Marilyn welcomes conference attendees, providing context and meaning for coming together. During her closing remarks, she summarizes the presentations and shares how this work can be carried into the world.