MMA Learning Lab: Introduction to Beautiful Futures Lab

This Summer, The Beautiful Futures Lab (BFL) is coming to the Maria Mitchell Association as a series of month-long journeys of exploration guided by MMA's Scientist-In-Residence, Dr. Rich Blundell. The BFL represents a scientifically informed, spiritually inspired, and culturally creative response to the spectrum of crises threatening the flourishing of life on Earth. Dr. Blundell will introduce how this unprecedented constellation of maladies known as the "metacrisis" – ecological breakdown, economic instability, political polarization, and technological disruption – isn't just a series of problems to solve but an evolutionary invitation to remember our fundamental nature as Earthlings.

In this talk, Dr. Blundell will introduce the BFL as a living laboratory for exploring how these converging challenges are actually guiding us toward a more mature way of thinking, feeling, being, and identifying with the living Earth. Join us in cultivating a scientifically grounded philosophy of belonging that transforms anxiety into agency and offers genuine hope grounded in remembering our inextricable entanglement with the creative life force of nature.

This program is designed to be interesting for adults. This program meets at the MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal St. Nantucket MA. Pre-registration is required.

Cost Per Participant: $20
free for MMA members