AI AfterChat Summary Day 1183 Friday June 26, 2026
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- Back to: HR!Day1183 - Fri 6/26/26 The Consciousness That Breathes the Universe with Vincent Genna, MSW
Meeting summary
Quick recap
The meeting focused on discussing the development and outreach of "other networks," a MediaWiki-based archive documenting episodes of Humanity Rising. Stanley shared his revelation about the importance of people recognizing the growing realization of human connectedness rather than just achieving actual connection. The group discussed outreach efforts to universities, with Shannon and Angela having written initial letters to Thompson Rivers University, UBC, and Simon Fraser University to introduce other networks as a potential research and curriculum resource. Diane shared updates about local climate change initiatives and her involvement with Extinction Rebellion, while Sarah mentioned her interest in Tom Attlee's Wise Democracy Pattern Language work. The conversation also touched on various organizational updates, including concerns about Ubiquiti's course marketing approach and the potential impact on the Chartres pilgrimage program.
Next steps
Shannon
Send copies of the university outreach letters/emails to Jack for review and coordination. Add a link to the university outreach Google Doc (or similar tracking document) within Other Networks so all team members can access and update the outreach status. Share information about upcoming events (e.g., Tuesday night's session with Natalie Hill) with relevant team members. Stanley
Look up Tom Attlee and related work on other networks for further research and potential collaboration. Review information sent by Angela regarding bentonite clay and share relevant articles with Jack as requested. Collaboration
Jack & Stanley: Develop and maintain a tracking system (e.g., Google Doc) to log outreach to organizations and networks, including sent dates and status, and consider integrating this with Other Networks for shared access. Shannon & Angela: Update the university outreach email template to include the word "helpful" or "helpfulness" as suggested by Diane. Sarah & Diane: Exchange contact information and consider collaboration around Extinction Rebellion, Scientific and Medical Network, and related climate emergency initiatives. Summary
Bioregional and Wise Democracy Discussion
The group discussed an email about bioregional topics that Shannon had sent 4 days prior, though Stanley couldn't recall reading it. Sarah introduced Tom Attlee's Wise Democracy Pattern Language, which interested Stanley as he knew people involved in wise meetings. The conversation was interrupted by technical issues and Stanley's need to address a car alarm, with the meeting ending as Stanley was about to share a revelation.
Human Connectedness and Institutions
Stanley discussed the importance of human connectedness and questioned whether institutions like the UN and celebrations help foster this connectedness, suggesting alternative means beyond algorithms. Shannon and Sarah joined the conversation, with Shannon noting that algorithms are designed for marketing purposes rather than promoting human connection. The group briefly discussed Jim Ruff and dynamic facilitation, with Stanley mentioning his connection to Ruff through Victor, and the conversation ended with greetings to Diane who had joined.
Climate Action and Community Initiatives
Diane discussed her involvement with Extinction Rebellion and highlighted the importance of positive action in addressing climate change. She mentioned a film about national emergency briefings available for community groups worldwide. Shannon shared her work on the State of the World Forum and the integration of the film's handbook into their initiatives. Stanley emphasized the significance of recognizing humanity's connectedness and the need for a shared vision. Shannon explained the vision of "Our Heart Gardens," focusing on transforming society to live in love and abundance, and highlighted the efforts of herself, Stan, and Jack to connect more organizations, including the Science and Medical Network, to "other networks."
Outreach and Network Development Discussion
Shannon discussed writing a piece intended for Jack and Stan to help reach out to other organizations and networks, and reported that she and Angela had begun outreach to universities by sending 3 of 40 planned letters. Diane shared her experiences with various networks and mentioned a local crowdfunding effort to purchase Brixton Market, expressing concern about excluding older people from environmental activism. The conversation ended with Shannon inviting Jack to join the discussion.
University Outreach Coordination Planning
Shannon discussed outreach letters being sent to universities and agreed to share the template with Jack and Stan, suggesting they track their outreach efforts using a shared Google Doc similar to what Angela and Shannon created. The group discussed the importance of coordinating efforts through the "other networks" platform to ensure everyone has access to the same information and tracking systems. The conversation concluded with recognition of various team members' contributions, including Kurt's recent work with OneWorld.Earth and World Unity Week.
Humanity Rising Program Updates
Shannon expressed satisfaction with the 40-person attendance on a recent call and discussed concerns about Ubiquiti's course promotions feeling too much like advertising within the Humanity Rising episodes. Diane shared her positive experience with David Lorimer from the Scientific and Medical Network and discussed changes to the Chartres pilgrimage being moved to the United States to make it more accessible to North American students. The conversation concluded with Sarah sharing insights about how the World Cup was bringing communities together, particularly across the US-Canada border, and Shannon reflecting on creating a movement called "Mom's movement" inspired by Vincent's interest in heart gardens.
Humanity Rising Archive Collaboration
Shannon shared a letter written to universities about othernetworks.org, a MediaWiki-based archive documenting episodes of Humanity Rising, and invited discussion about potential collaborations and curriculum integration. Diane suggested adding the word "helpful" to the template, which the group agreed would be valuable in describing the project's purpose and benefits. The conversation ended with brief discussions about bentonite clay and plans for an upcoming gathering on Tuesday night featuring Natalie Hill.