Jeremy Lent

Jeremy Lent is an author and integrator known for his insightful exploration of the underlying causes of civilization's existential crisis. Described by The Guardian journalist George Monbiot as "one of the greatest thinkers of our age," Lent's work focuses on the interconnectedness of life and the need for a paradigm shift in how we understand our place in the world. He is the founder of the Liology Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a worldview that enables humanity to thrive sustainably. Lent's major works include The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning and his latest book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe. In these books, he weaves together insights from modern science, systems thinking, cognitive neuroscience, and traditional wisdom from Buddhism, Taoism, and Indigenous cultures to propose a coherent framework for understanding our interconnected existence. Through his writing and speaking engagements, Lent aims to inspire individuals and communities to embrace a more holistic perspective that prioritizes sustainability and well-being in the face of global challenges.