The EA Framework

Evolutionary Agents as Guardians of Coherence (2025–2050)

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The starting point for Evolutionary Agents is that Systems Change is not something we impose or strive for; it is something we live through. History shows us that evolution—whether biological, social, or cultural—is triggered by shifts in circumstances, not by our will to control it. The next 25 years will be no exception.

As the world faces a Cocktail of Crises—economic collapse, endless wars, climate emergencies, and new pandemics—society will undergo profound transformation. This framework is not a Theory of Change in the typical sense, that prescribes incremental steps toward a desired outcome. Instead, it is an exploration of the natural direction humanity is headed, shaped by the forces of disruption and adaptation.

In this unfolding process, Evolutionary Agents (EAs) play a unique role. They are not activists pushing for specific reforms or solutions; they are Guardians of Coherence, holding steady as the old systems break apart and new paradigms emerge. Their task is not to fight against the tide but to articulate truths and embody ethical principles that anchor humanity amidst chaos. EAs understand that evolution is not linear or predictable—it is messy, often painful, but ultimately transformative. By remaining rooted in clarity and connection, they become catalysts for a deeper consciousness that can guide humanity toward a more interconnected and meaningful future.

This is the ethos behind the Evolutionary Agents publication. In the coming months and years, these are the topics we’ll explore. Topics won’t necessarily be covered in this sequence. This page simply provides a framing for what we see unfolding.

Part I. The Evolutionary Agent’s Mandate

1. Ethical Imperative Beyond Crisis Response

• Non-Reactivity: EAs avoid engaging with the Cocktail of Crises (economic collapse, perpetual war, climate lockdowns, Pandemic X) as framed by technofeudal narratives. Instead, they focus on articulating systemic root causes:

  • The reduction of life to data/control, which is the hallmark of Material Consciousness.

  • The illusion of separation fueling free-floating anxiety, where the antithesis is total connection through Mycelial Consciousness.

• Islands of Coherence: EAs involve themselves to varying degrees with building decentralized networks (local economies, holistic health and education systems, regenerative food production) that model interdependence, rejecting scarcity-based logic.

2. The Paradox of Strength Through Marginalization

• Mental Evolution Under Pressure: As Mattias Desmet notes, when the world dehumanizes, EAs undergo rapid psychological growth by adhering to ethical principles. This manifests as:

  • Relational Intelligence: Prioritizing empathy and symbiosis over transactional exchanges.

  • Non-Dual Awareness: Seeing crises as symptoms of a disconnected worldview, not isolated problems.

• The 5%’s Invisibility: Their diversity (scientists, artists, farmers, clergy) makes them hard to target, allowing covert resilience-building across all sectors of society.

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Part II. Challenges & Transformative Practices

1. Four Layers of Resistance

2. Core Practices for Sustaining Coherence

• Ethical Articulation: Voice truths without persuasion. EAs speak not to “win” but to honor reality.

• Relational Alchemy: Transform interpersonal interactions into moments of meaning-making (e.g., bartering goods with stories attached).

• Shadow Integration: Acknowledge personal/collective trauma without letting it define action.

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Part III. The Mycelial Consciousness Paradigm

1. Contrasting Worldviews

2. The Evolutionary Threshold: A Timeline of Resets (2019–2050)

The Evolutionary Threshold is not a single moment but a series of unfolding resets—disruptions that fundamentally alter society’s trajectory. These resets are not random; they are evolutionary triggers, forcing humanity to confront the flaws in its systems and beliefs. Below is a timeline of key resets we will track that mark this journey toward transformation:

a. The First Reset: The COVID-19 Pandemic (2019–2021)

The COVID-19 pandemic was the opening act, a global wake-up call that exposed the fragility of our interconnected systems. It revealed the fault lines in public health, governance, and social cohesion while accelerating trends like digital surveillance and remote living. For many, it marked the beginning of Mass Formation, as fear and isolation drove populations to embrace unprecedented levels of control in exchange for perceived safety.

b. The Second Reset: Trump’s Return (2025)

The re-emergence of Donald Trump as a political force in 2025 signals a second major reset. Framed as a populist rebellion against globalist elites, this period intensifies polarization and economic instability. Tariff policies are blamed for triggering an economic meltdown, but the deeper cause lies in unsustainable debt levels and systemic inequality. This reset deepens societal divisions while consolidating power among technocratic elites under the guise of restoring order.

c. The Third Reset: Pandemic X (202?–202?)

A new pandemic emerges, more severe and disruptive than COVID-19. Dubbed “Pandemic X,” it reignites global fear and biosecurity measures on an unprecedented scale. Lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and biometric tracking become permanent fixtures of life. This reset solidifies the infrastructure for technofeudalism, as governments and corporations merge to manage the crisis, further eroding individual freedoms.

d. The Fourth Reset: Escalating Military Tensions (202?–2029)

Geopolitical conflicts—China-Taiwan, US-Iran, Russia-Europe—reach critical flashpoints, creating a state of permanent militarization. These tensions are used to justify further centralization of power and suppression of dissent under the banner of national security. This reset amplifies fear and division while pushing humanity closer to economic collapse.

e. The Fifth Reset: The Economic Recalibration (203?–203?)

An economic collapse as a result of endless wars leads to a reset akin to Bretton Woods in 1944 in an attempt to reshape global financial systems. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) replace traditional money, enabling total surveillance over transactions. Wealth inequality reaches historic highs as resource rationing becomes AI-driven and controlled by corporate-state alliances. This reset forces populations into compliance under the guise of equitable resource distribution.

f. The Evolutionary Threshold: 2036–2050

As technofeudalism’s failures peak—economic mismanagement, ecological destabilization, and societal fragmentation—a tipping point emerges. Evolutionary Agents (EAs), with their decentralized networks and ethical clarity, become lifelines for disillusioned masses seeking alternatives. Their quiet yet persistent efforts to maintain “islands of coherence” begin to resonate on a larger scale.

At this threshold, Critical Mass is reached: when 14%–16% of the population (Innovators and Early Adopters) shifts to Mycelial Consciousness—a worldview rooted in interdependence and relational ethics—systemic transformation becomes inevitable. This marks the beginning of humanity’s emergence from materialist paradigms into a more connected and conscious way of being.

These resets are not merely crises; they are evolutionary triggers challenging humanity to adapt or collapse. Evolutionary Agents understand that their role is not to fight these resets but to hold steady as Guardians of Coherence, articulating truth and modeling alternatives that guide humanity toward a more resilient future.

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Part IV. Invitation to Evolutionary Agents

1. The Journey Ahead

• Phase 1 (2025–2030): Withstand the “hypnotic storm” by refining inner clarity.

• Phase 2 (2020–2035): Forge visible alternatives (e.g., community land trusts, open-source AI ethics, regenerative communities).

• Phase 3 (2030–2050): Guide societal metamorphosis as old systems crumble.

2. A Bond Beyond Ideology

• Unity in Diversity: EAs are united not by dogma but by a shared commitment to:

  • Radical Truth-Telling: Naming technofeudalism’s false doctrine without hatred, and without conspiratorial undertones, viewing their practices as the necessary pressure points for evolutionary outcomes.

  • Unshakable Patience: Trusting emergence over force, grounded in a rock-solid conviction in the Evolutionary Impulse.

• The Sacred Contract: “When you dehumanize me, I become more human.”

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Outcome: The Conscious Choice to Evolve

The Evolutionary Agent’s path is not one of victory but of fidelity to life’s innate intelligence (the Evolutionary Impulse). By refusing to participate in the Cocktail of Crises—while steadfastly articulating Mycelial Consciousness—the 5% becomes the immune system of a dying paradigm. Their reward? To midwife a world where humanity’s worth is measured not by what it consumes, but by how deeply it connects.

Becoming EA

Begin where you are.
Speak one unwelcome truth today.
Plant one seed of coherence tomorrow.
Repeat until the evolutionary tipping point is reached.

What Else?

This page represents the Guiding Star this Evolutionary Agents publication will use over the coming months and years. What’s missing? What would you like expanded on? Post a comment below. 🙏

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Further Thoughts

Islands of Coherence:

The Mycelial Network & Human Evolution:

[Author’s Note: While I’ve never partaken in mushrooms personally—as mentioned towards the end of the video below—an Out-of-Body experience in 2004 confirms everything discussed in this monologue.]