Mindful Researchers: Mindful Presentations session – June 2026

Mindful Presentations
Online Gathering, Tuesday, 23^rd June 2026
9:30 – 11:00 am EDT / 3:30 – 5:00 pm CEST / 7:00 – 8:30 pm IST

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The gathering, facilitated by our Inner Circle Members Rocío and Vani, will feature:

♪ David Mebane & Pavel Chvykov 
Rethinking Academia Beyond Disembodied Intelligence – Building towards a Vision of a “Research Monastery”
Our friends and members David Mebane and Pavel Chvykov will discuss the ways in which disembodied intelligence distorts academic research, pulling it away from its most idealistic goals. After illustrating this with concrete examples, they will dive into the work they are now doing to create alternative work, research, and academic environments. This is part of their efforts at the Complexity Science and Contemplative Studies Consortium (CSCSC), building towards a vision of a “Research Monastery”.

The Mindful Presentations provide a space for community members and newcomers to share their work, projects, ideas, interests, practices and questions. Click here for a more detailed description of the Mindful Presentations’ idea, proposed structure and community agreements, and feel free to add any comments. If you would like to contribute to the next gatherings, please send us a short description of your proposed idea and presentation (15 minutes)!