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PHILOSOPHY OF SYNTHESIS · THE SEMINAR PROGRAMME

A wider world.
A deeper understanding.

Explore the Human, the world and the connections between. A continuing journey through study, practice and thoughtful conversation.

64seminars4courses16in each course
THE LEARNING JOURNEY↓

The programme, in perspective

One path. Four courses.
Space to go deeper.

Begin with an introduction, follow a seminar into its lectures and practices, and return to the source as your questions develop. The programme brings together four courses of sixteen seminars.

See the learning journey

Your first visit?

Meet the language of Synthesis, explore the introductory reading and prepare your first questions.

Start here

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Seminar names and programme Parts follow the supplied site archive. Editorial photographs explore human development, learning and our world; image credits are listed below. The separate reference in the Parts Atlas follows the Volume 2 edition.

A living learning experience

A lecturer. A group.
A conversation that continues.

01

With a lecturer

Work through explanations and guided practices with someone you can ask. Bring unfamiliar terms and questions into the conversation; confirm the lecturer and teaching language for your group.

02

In a group

Shared study gives you time to listen, consider other questions and reflect on your own understanding. Participation remains voluntary, with clear expectations and respect for personal boundaries.

03

In person or online

Ask about a local meeting or an online group. Confirm the timetable, time zone, technical preparation, recordings and participation conditions before making arrangements.

An invitation to explore

A programme with depth.
Materials you can return to.

Move between the source, the study guide and your own reflection. Each link below opens material already available on this site or in its cited archive.

01

Lectures & practices

Seminar 01 maps four source recordings and thirteen practices, with an interactive study sequence and glossary.

Explore the first programme
02

Lessons, tasks & review

Seminar 42 includes four lesson guides, nine practice references, 24 reading cards and a quiz with explanations.

Open the study companion
03

A personal workbook

Make notes about the source, your understanding and your questions. The between-seminar workbook can be downloaded with your own entry.

Open the workbook
04

Books & source texts

Read the published English source volumes and follow the original references for further study.

Browse the library
05

Terms & related concepts

Explore the separate 64-Part reference edition. Its numbering is distinct from the seminar sequence.

Open the Parts Atlas
06

The wider perspective

Explore six perspectives on the Human and the world, and the relationship of the seminar programme to GLOBAL512.

Explore GLOBAL512
LISTEN · WATCH · RETURN

Synthesis Production

Another way into the subject.

Seminar podcasts can introduce a theme, connect it to everyday questions and offer a way back into study. The original lecture remains the reference for the complete teaching.

Seminar podcast episodes and shared players are being prepared. Published originals will be hosted on Synthesis Production and available to play from the related seminar page. No episode is available to play here yet.

The Production site currently presents its existing services; its seminar media section is not yet published.

A shared inquiry, across borders

Bring your city
into the conversation.

Tell us where you would like to study, your preferred language and whether you are interested in a local group or online participation.

These cities are enquiry preferences. They are not a schedule of confirmed seminars or a list of offices.

Meet our community

Before, during and after

Make room for the next step.

Before you join

  1. Read the seminar introduction and locate its place in the programme.
  2. Write down what you hope to understand.
  3. Confirm the teacher, language, dates, format, fees and materials.
  4. Prepare a notebook and a comfortable setting for study.

During the seminar

  1. Follow the lecturer and the original order of the programme.
  2. Keep unfamiliar terms with their source context.
  3. Ask questions and respect the participation boundaries.
  4. Record your own observations without deciding for others.

After the meeting

  1. Revisit the relevant recording or text.
  2. Write a short summary and list your open questions.
  3. Use a diary, lesson task or review exercise where provided.
  4. Discuss the next seminar and available feedback with the organiser.

A separate reference edition

64 Parts of the Human

Explore the Volume 2 reading companions. This reference list has its own terminology and numbering; it does not replace the seminar programme above.

Participation & responsibility

Questions before you join.

Read Participation & responsibility →

The participation information below is preserved from the published website. Confirm the programme, format, language and conditions for your group with the organiser.

What language is the seminar delivered in?

Ask the organiser to confirm the teaching language, the lecturer and any interpretation for the particular group. Source recordings and translated study guides may be available in different languages; a translated guide is not a promise of live interpretation.

Do I need to follow the courses in strict order, or can I take them simultaneously?

Begin with the prerequisites for the seminar you are considering. Discuss any parallel or accelerated study with the organiser before booking; the catalogue alone does not confirm eligibility for another course.

Do I need prior experience to join? How can I prepare?

Start with the introduction, glossary and published seminar guide. Write down your questions and ask what preparation applies to the next group. Introductory webinars or guided groups are available only when their arrangements have been confirmed.

What is the group size, and why does it matter?

Ask how many participants are expected, how questions will be handled and how the venue or online format supports the group. Group size by itself does not guarantee a learning outcome.

What is included in the seminar package?

Request a written list of what is included: sessions, texts, recordings, access period and any follow-up support. Telegram groups, certificates and additional sessions should be treated as included only when the organiser confirms them for that event.

Who is responsible for my participation and results?

Participation is voluntary. The programme offers philosophical and educational study with guided practices, without guaranteeing a particular personal outcome. Read Participation & Responsibility and obtain the specific event terms before deciding to join.

Can I transfer my ticket, payment, or deposit to another date?

Transfer, cancellation and refund arrangements depend on the organiser and the event. Request the applicable written terms before paying a fee or deposit. This FAQ does not create a general right to transfer a booking.

What if I arrive late or need to leave early?

Ask how late arrival, breaks or early departure are handled for your group. Let the organiser know about practical scheduling needs before the event, and take a break if you need one.

Are there any participation restrictions (health and safety)?

Yes. For safety reasons, participation is strictly not allowed for individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, drug addiction, alcohol dependence, or other severe addictions, as well as serious neurological or brain disorders affecting the nervous system. If you have any acute mental or neurological condition, please seek support from a qualified medical or mental health professional before considering participation.

How long does a seminar weekend last (Standard vs. Intensive)?

Confirm the actual timetable, session length and breaks for your group. Archive descriptions of standard or intensive formats are not a confirmed schedule for a forthcoming event.

How do I enter the Professional Synthesis track (16 levels)?

Professional Synthesis is a further track described in the programme. Ask the relevant organiser for current prerequisites, any assessment and the person or body responsible for admission. Participation does not imply an academic award or guarantee a particular transformation.

Photography & image credits

Editorial photographs illustrate themes of study, human development and our world. They are not photographs of IVDIVO events or premises.

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