https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/

https://www.cultivatingself.org/

Let's explore the architecture of a more empathetic future alongside Alvin Graylin, a global tech visionary and co-author of Our Next Reality . Known for his viral TED Talks and leadership within the Virtual World Society, Alvin is a leading voice on the "Bridge to One" initiative, a movement using immersive technology to transcend physical boundaries and foster deep human connection. Drawing from his extensive work in XR and AI, Alvin presents a critical choice between three diverging paths for our species: a future dominated by tech-driven inequality, a descent into global conflict fueled by technological competition, or a collaborative "Bridge to One" that leverages technology for the common good. Join us as we discuss how we can steer toward this third direction, ensuring the next reality we inhabit is one of shared abundance rather than digital division.

https://ournextreality.com/

https://substack.com/@awgraylin

https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/

https://www.ted.com/talks/alvin_w_graylin_manoush_zomorodi_3_possible_futures_for_ai_which_will_we_choose

https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/bridge-to-one

https://www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/category/Alvin+W.+Graylin

https://www.butterflyonbooks.com/book-package/ben

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In this episode, we dive into the mission of Resilient Peeps, an Oakland-based collective led by Shirah Wagner that is reimagining emergency preparedness as an act of radical community solidarity. At a time when political systems often feel fragile and social fabrics are fraying, Resilient Peeps suggests that our greatest hope lies not in bunkers or isolation, but in the strength of our neighborhood networks. Wagner and her team translate complex federal procedures into inclusive, "people-friendly" strategies—ranging from situational awareness in volatile contexts to mutual aid organizing. By framing preparedness as "resilience as rebellion," they offer a powerful antidote to fear, proving that when we organize for the worst, we actually build the trust and connection needed to make our everyday lives better. It's a vision of political hope rooted in the belief that while the systems above us may falter, the people beside us are exactly who we need to survive and thrive.

https://www.piedmontaveresiliencecommittee.com/

https://www.resilientpeeps.com/

https://www.cultivatingself.org/

Kate Hoepke founded the Village Movement California organization and led the San Francisco Village (one of the largest in the country) for over a decade. She is the epitome of community building, founding more than 40 Mothers Clubs in the SF Bay Area and being deeply involved in the field of aging since 2001.

https://villagemovementcalifornia.org/

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https://www.smcgov.org/district-5/loneliness