Counting to One: Our Common Story (ID #010)

Date: 6/24/2008 to 7/21/2008
Duration: 4 weeks
Host: Self Moderated
Topic(s): 1

Overview:
We humans are highly diverse. But we are also intimately connected. We are one species; we are all part of, and dependent upon, one Earth; and we are all products of the same awesome evolutionary journey.

In this conversation, we explore together the significance of our common story -- from the initial “flaring forth” of the universe up to our present moment -- and explore what it tells us about what it means to be “one.”

Topic 1: Our Common Story (weeks 1 - 4)

In this self-moderated conversation, you're invited to view three short videos on our evolutionary journey, as told by physicist and cosmologist Brian Swimme. These videos provide new insights into what it means to be human, and what it means to be "one."

After watching, share your thoughts, insights and questions for others to view and contemplate.

During the week, find time to watch these three short (8-10 minute) videos: "Who am I? Birth the Earth " "Who am I? Earth to Life " and "Who am I? Life to Human ."

Then, share your thoughts, insights and questions. And thank you for your participation!