Developmental Politics

Steve McIntosh, J.D. is president of the Institute for Cultural Evolution think tank, which focuses on the cultural roots of America's political problems. He has authored three previous books on integral philosophy: The Presence of the Infinite: The Spiritual Experience of Beauty, Truth, and Goodness (Quest Books, 2015), Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins (Select Books, 2012), and Integral Consciousness and the Future of Evolution (Paragon House, 2007). McIntosh is also coauthor, with John Mackey and Carter Phipps, of the forthcoming book: Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business (Penguin/Portfolio, 2020).

Before becoming a writer and social entrepreneur, McIntosh had a variety of other successful careers, including founding the consumer products company Now & Zen, and practicing law with one of America's largest firms. His innovative political thinking has been featured on NPR, The Daily Beast, The National Journal, and in a wide variety of other media. He is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, and the University of Southern California Business School. McIntosh grew up in Los Angeles and now lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two sons. For more on his work visit: stevemcintosh.com.