Unit 2: Intro to Spiral Dynamics Flashcards
Flashcard 1: Essence of Spiral Dynamics
Q: Who created Spiral Dynamics, and what is its essence?
A: Spiral Dynamics was developed by Don Edward Beck and Christopher Cowan, based on work by Clara Graves. It models the evolutionary development of individuals, organizations, and societies, identifying distinct stages of value systems.
Flashcard 2: Stages in Spiral Dynamics - Individualistic (I) vs. Collectivist (We)
Q: How do the stages alternate between “I” (individualistic) and “We” (collectivist)?
A:
• Beige (I) • Purple (We) • Red (I) • Blue (We) • Orange (I) • Green (We) • Yellow (I) • Turquoise (We)
Flashcard 3: Characteristics of Red - Stage 3
Q: What are the characteristics of Stage Red?
A:
• Egocentric, power-driven, and survival-focused. • Values strength, dominance, and personal power. • Often found in environments lacking stable governance.
Flashcard 5: Sayings in Red - Stage 3
Q: Give an example of a saying that reflects Red - Stage 3 thinking.
A: “Might makes right.”
Flashcard 6: Transcending Stage Red
Q: How can someone transcend Stage Red?
A:
• Embrace higher ethical values and develop compassion. • Recognize the limits of egocentrism and violence. • Seek to understand morality and build discipline.
Flashcard 7: Characteristics of Blue - Stage 4
Q: What defines Stage Blue?
A:
• Conformist, rule-following, and structured. • Obedient to authority, with a focus on order, discipline, and morality. • Seeks stability and social cohesion.
Flashcard 8: Values of Blue - Stage 4
Q: What are core values of Stage Blue?
A:
• Absolute truth, law and order, duty, justice, and hierarchy. • Emphasis on discipline and traditional values.
Flashcard 9: Examples of Blue - Stage 4
Q: What are examples of Stage Blue in society?
A:
• Medieval Europe, Saudi Arabia (with aspects of Orange), traditional religious institutions, and strict hierarchies.
Flashcard 10: Transcending Stage Blue
Q: How can someone move beyond Stage Blue?
A:
• Release judgment and embrace open-mindedness. • Stop demonizing other perspectives and integrate more diverse views. • Develop empathy and understand that not all values are absolute.
Flashcard 11: Characteristics of Orange - Stage 5
Q: What are the characteristics of Stage Orange?
A:
• Achievement-focused, rational, and entrepreneurial. • Values independence, success, and material wealth. • Innovation-driven, embracing science and technology.
Flashcard 12: Values of Orange - Stage 5
Q: What are the main values of Stage Orange?
A:
• Success, progress, personal freedom, and competition. • Rationality, efficiency, and productivity.
Flashcard 13: Sayings in Orange - Stage 5
Q: Give a saying that reflects Stage Orange thinking.
A: “Survival of the fittest.”
Transcending Stage Orange
Q: How can someone transcend Stage Orange?
A:
• Develop empathy and start caring more about social and environmental issues. • Learn to see the world beyond material success and self-interest.
Characteristics of Green - Stage 6
Q: What defines Stage Green?
A:
• Collectivist, egalitarian, and community-focused. • Emphasizes peace, inclusiveness, and equality. • Reactive against materialism and inequality.
Examples of Green - Stage 6
Q: What are examples of Stage Green?
A:
• Social justice movements, NGOs, and the Green Party. • Community-driven initiatives like cooperative businesses.
