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Annick de Witt, a sustainability expert and cultural philosopher, delivered an insightful session on Oneness in the Sphere of Infrastructure as part of the 12 Spheres panel at the Living in Oneness Summit. Known for her research on worldviews and their influence on societal development, de Witt explored how infrastructure—both physical and systemic—can embody and promote the principles of oneness.
In her presentation, de Witt emphasized the importance of designing infrastructure that reflects humanity's interconnectedness with each other and the natural world. She discussed how the current linear, extractive systems often reinforce separation and disconnection, and proposed regenerative, circular models that align with ecological and social harmony. Examples included sustainable urban planning, community-focused energy systems, and transportation networks designed to minimize environmental impact while fostering social cohesion.
De Witt also addressed the role of cultural values and worldviews in shaping infrastructure, urging participants to adopt an integrated perspective that honors the interdependence of people, planet, and prosperity. She provided actionable insights for creating systems and structures that support inclusivity, resilience, and the flourishing of all life.
Her session inspired a reimagining of infrastructure as not just physical frameworks but as embodiments of oneness, offering a path toward a sustainable and unified future.
Annick de Witt, a sustainability expert and cultural philosopher, delivered an insightful session on Oneness in the Sphere of Infrastructure as part of the 12 Spheres panel at the Living in Oneness Summit. Known for her research on worldviews and their influence on societal development, de Witt explored how infrastructure—both physical and systemic—can embody and promote the principles of oneness.
In her presentation, de Witt emphasized the importance of designing infrastructure that reflects humanity's interconnectedness with each other and the natural world. She discussed how the current linear, extractive systems often reinforce separation and disconnection, and proposed regenerative, circular models that align with ecological and social harmony. Examples included sustainable urban planning, community-focused energy systems, and transportation networks designed to minimize environmental impact while fostering social cohesion.
De Witt also addressed the role of cultural values and worldviews in shaping infrastructure, urging participants to adopt an integrated perspective that honors the interdependence of people, planet, and prosperity. She provided actionable insights for creating systems and structures that support inclusivity, resilience, and the flourishing of all life.
Her session inspired a reimagining of infrastructure as not just physical frameworks but as embodiments of oneness, offering a path toward a sustainable and unified future.
