
Utopia [yoo-toh-pee-uh]
n. An ideal place or state.
NOW [nau]
adv. At the present time or moment.
In a commitment to push the envelope of possibilities in realizing ideal
states of being and living, the Be Conference brings together leading
thinkers who embrace the diversity of life, relationships, health and
art. Together we will explore the answers to these essential questions:
Who are we?
Why
are we here and where are we headed?
After
enlightenment, what's next?
What
is our life purpose and how do we fulfill that purpose?
How
can we actualize the best in the human condition?
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Theme:
ETHICS : BEING in the 21st Century
What is the ethical role of a conscious and awake human being at this moment in human history?
The annual theme centers around "Ethical Being." There are many tools and technologies available today that specifically teach people how to motivate and persuade themselves and others. As human beings, we implicitly or explicitly influence everyone we come in contact with. Using our abilities to consciously influence those we come in contact with requires a high degree of responsability.
- Community
- Agriculture / Food Production
- Business Practices
- Leadership
- Energy
- Globalization
- Human Development
- Parenting
We will co-create the conversations around Ethics by placing our questions in open forum for the group to engage.
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Each Be Conference is centered around a four-year quadrennial theme. From 2004 through 2007 the discussion revolved around sustainable living and community building. In 2016, at the dawn of a new civilization, the Be Conference pragmatically began and continues a new quadrennial focus.