The Future Sense podcast maps the evolution of human consciousness, social change and global trends using predictive patterns drawn from the research based ECLET model of Clare W. Graves (1914-1986), a pioneer of developmental psychology research.

The podcast began as a weekly radio show on BAYFM Byron Bay in late 2017, with Nyck Jeanes behind the console and Steve McDonald as expert commentator. In 2020 BAYFM closed its studios due to the pandemic and Future Sense became a pure podcast. Much of the show's content is timeless and serves as an educational resource for making sense of human nature and natural cycles of change. 

What we Cover

The podcast takes an in-depth look at human nature, our consciousness, values and behaviours, while remaining grounded in the research based ECLET model and pointing to current and historical examples. It aims to bridge psychology, science and the ancient wisdom traditions to paint a rich picture of our human journey — past, present and probable future. 

If you're new to the podcast, it's worth listening to Episodes 1, 6 ,10 and 12 to get a basic understanding of the Graves ECLET model that underpins our analysis. Check out our Resources page for helpful videos and maps, plus you can also search this website for topics of interest.

About the Host

Steve McDonald is a futurist, consciousness researcher and the founder of Aadii Mesh Foundation. He began his career as a reconnaissance helicopter pilot and infantry officer in the Australian Army, deploying to Somalia in 1993 on a multinational humanitarian mission. After retiring as a Major, a profound spiritual awakening in 1999 led him into intensive study of developmental psychology, Taoist practice and esoteric wisdom traditions.

Steve trained directly with Spiral Dynamics co-author Dr Don Beck in 2005 and subsequently qualified as a Spiral Dynamics Integral trainer. Over more than 20 years of research and practice he extended Graves' foundational model into ECLET — the Emergent Coherence Layered Evolutionary Template — integrating subtle body (Lightbody) development alongside psychological growth.

Steve is also the founder of the 44:44 Stargate Program and community. Read Steve's full biography at Aadii Mesh Foundation →
Contact Steve: email steve (at) futuresense.it 

Where to Listen

The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms:

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