A Post-Truth World

Politics, Polarization, and a Vision for Transcending the Chaos

By: Ken Wilber

Narrated by: Christopher Ragland

A piercing examination of our current social and political situation through the lens of Integral Theory—by the framework’s founder, cutting-edge philosopher Ken Wilber.

Our overwhelmingly divisive socio-political climate is among the greatest challenges of our time. Not only in America but also internationally, it seems that almost every issue raises incredibly vocal oppositional views. Not least of all, the arising of vast networks of disinformation is a testament to our deepening rifts. With so much hostility, antagonism, cynicism, and discord, how can we mend the ruptures in our society?

Acclaimed philosopher Ken Wilber examines our polarization through the lens of Integral Theory to show what led to these fractures, both in America and around the world—as well as what is needed for humanity to move forward. In his provocative analysis, he explores how the arising of support for antagonistic authoritarians represents a backlash against the failure of those at the leading edge of consciousness (postmodernism and pluralism) to acknowledge the challenges that persist amidst our imagined progress: that, to date, society has been not proven to be equal, and liberty and justice have not been consistent for all. But a new Integral force is emerging that can move beyond the narcissism, nihilism, and cynicism to offer genuine leadership and move us all toward greater wholeness. All of us can be part of the movement, and here Ken Wilber shows us how.

©2017, 2024 Ken Wilber (P)2024 Shambhala Publications

Spot On.

This brilliant book foresaw the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election. Unbelievable accuracy. Let Truth Prevail…

"Culture wars" = solved! ...

...or at least approached in the most intelligent and compassionate way I could imagine. Seriously, this is one of those books that every human should read, and the world would become a better place fairly quickly. I fail to see how anyone could pick apart any of these arguments, which of course could just be a limitation in myself, but I digress. More helpful wisdom from Ken Wilber. (I highly recommend his "A Brief History of Everything" for a more thorough primer on Integral Metatheory if you are new to it, but this book is not heavy in jargon and for sure written with relative layman in mind.)

Interesting hypotheses about culture, personal growth and sociology

Ken Wilber never fails. Have read several of his books. Always simple language, big ideas. Quite recommended. Cheers.

System analysis

Provided a foundation, current state and future state way forward. Now we have the recipe next we need more higher altitude leaders to lead the way forward.

love Ken Wilber

I deeply appreciate Ken's depth of knowledge. I would love to hear an updated version of this concept more up to date to include a review of the 4 years of the Biden administration. To my understanding this book was released when Trump took office the first time. Theres a lot that's happened since then.