Ervin Laszlo taught the world to hear the coherence underneath the noise.
The least we can do now is keep listening.
In 2016 systems theorist Ervin Laszlo opened the Inspirational Insights podcast with an interview on his book What is Reality? We adapted several articles for the HuffPo Great Workplace community platform. (links below)
He died at June 29, 2026 at 94 years old leaving a legacy and many lessons for those of us who have been working to expand thinking and a more relevant purpose for business into reality.
He was my mentor, my light and hope for a better future for humankind and for planetary health.
And in 2017, he validated my existence on this crazy planet by inviting me to write a chapter in the Intelligence of the Cosmos on the new purpose of business. I was terrified with being given such responsibility and have learned that you say yes, and step into the challenge rather than run terrified into a corner.
Coherence and supercoherence are states we can collectively attain, but not through maintaining separation and polarization. It is a leap of self-evolution that can match the speed of collapse.
What insights did you gain from the articles we wrote and the podcast?
What is Reality? Podcast episode with Ervin Laszlo October, 2016
Mastering the Split in Human Consciousness
Are Sacred Cows Blocking Human Evolution?
Laszlo’s whole life argued that the shift starts wherever and whenever a person acts from connection instead of separation, at whatever scale you hold influence. I truly hope that Ervin’s commitment to the evolution of human consciousness will continue through the choices made by each person who cares about what kind of world we create.
I also hope that business wakes up soon to transform purpose into what has meaning and purpose, heart balancing intellect so mindful decisions can be made, replacing the reckless, mindless decisions that create separation.
It is not too late. It is never too late.
With gratitude to Ervin, Chris (for including me in the 2014 Flourishing conference in Cleveland, Ohio) and to Alexander for always acknowledging my messages and supporting my work under the umbrella of the Laszlo Institute for New Paradigm Research. We will all miss him, including, of course, his wife and life partner!
