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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• Social justice movements, NGOs, and the Green Party. • Community-driven initiatives like cooperative businesses.
Flashcard 17: Values of Green - Stage 6
Q: What are core values of Stage Green?
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• Empathy, equality, humanism, environmentalism, and social justice. • Inclusiveness and open-mindedness.
Characteristics of Yellow - Stage 7
Q: What are the characteristics of Stage Yellow?
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• Systemic thinking, flexible, and integrative. • Focused on problem-solving and understanding complexity. • Non-dogmatic and non-judgmental.
Characteristics of Yellow - Stage 7
Q: What are the characteristics of Stage Yellow?
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• Systemic thinking, flexible, and integrative. • Focused on problem-solving and understanding complexity. • Non-dogmatic and non-judgmental.
What is Systems Thinking?
Q: What is systems thinking, and how does it relate to Stage Yellow?
A: Systems thinking involves understanding how different parts of a system interact, considering the whole without bias. Stage Yellow exemplifies this by objectively analyzing and solving problems.
Flashcard 21: Values of Yellow - Stage 7
Q: What are core values of Stage Yellow?
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• Integration, learning, self-awareness, and objectivity. • Focus on the well-being of entire systems, not just individual gains.
Flashcard 22: Transcending Stage Yellow
Q: How does one transcend Stage Yellow?
A:
• Deepen emotional intelligence and connect with others empathetically. • Move beyond intellectualizing to embody values of unity and collective well-being.
Flashcard 23: Characteristics of Turquoise - Stage 8
Q: What defines Stage Turquoise?
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• Holistic, interconnected, and spiritually aware. • Focus on global consciousness, unity, and living harmoniously with the universe.
Flashcard 24: Values of Turquoise - Stage 8
Q: What are core values of Stage Turquoise?
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• Selflessness, deep wisdom, unity, and mindfulness. • Integrating science and spirituality, holistic health, and ecological balance.
Flashcard 25: Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 Thinking
Q: What distinguishes Tier 1 from Tier 2 thinking in Spiral Dynamics?
A:
• Tier 1: Emotionally attached to their perspective, often competitive and conflict-driven. • Tier 2: Objective, integrative, and holistic, understanding each stage’s role without judgment.
These flashcards cover essential aspects of Spiral Dynamics, focusing on the distinctions between stages, values, and the progression toward more integrative thinking.
