Creative Destruction: The Great Unmaking
In an era where technological disruption reshapes our world at unprecedented speed, we find ourselves caught between the exhilarating promise of innovation and the profound anxiety of perpetual change. This salon-style gathering investigates the deeper existential and philosophical dimensions of creative destruction—moving beyond its economic implications to examine what it means for human consciousness, authentic choice, and our relationship with impermanence.
This fearless conversation with friendly people examines the existential dimensions of living in a world where the future does not conform to but challenges our expectations and assumptions. We'll investigate how creative destruction operates not just in economies, but in consciousness, relationships, identity, and meaning-making itself.
Drawing on insights from complexity science, networked AI, embodied philosophy, and contemplative traditions, this Meaning Lab brings together seekers and scholars, artists and technologists.
At the heart of our inquiry:
How do we navigate the difference between being subject to external disruption and actively engaging in the creative destruction of our own limiting patterns and assumptions?
We will explore:
The Existential Dimensions of Destruction and Creation
The tension between the security of preservation and the creative potential of uncertainty.
How the anxiety of living in constant anticipation of disruption affects our capacity for presence, commitment, and authentic relationship.
How creative destruction connects to broader philosophical questions about impermanence, renewal, and the cyclical nature of existence.
Expect:
An open, guided conversation—bring your questions, ideas, and proposals for how we explore creative destruction together
Safe space for wrestling with the discomfort of impermanence
Format & Logistics
· 90-minute Meaning Lab for up to 15 participants
· Facilitated in true open-source style
· Part of our ongoing lab series on collective meaning-making
Join the Conversation Ahead of Time
To seed our inquiry, join our shared Are.na board. We’ll post conversation anchors—images, articles, questions, models—and you’re invited to add resources, examples, or provocations that intrigue you. Your contributions will shape the live dialogue.