What is a Good Life? #173 - The Place Of Multiple Belongings with Dave Snowden

What is a Good Life? #173 - The Place Of Multiple Belongings with Dave Snowden

May 4, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 173

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Mark McCartney discusses the concept of a good life with Dave Snowden, exploring themes of complexity science and identity.

In this episode of What is a Good Life?, Mark McCartney sits down with Dave Snowden - Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Co., creator of the Cynefin Framework, and one of the most original thinkers working at the intersection of complexity science, organisational design, and human decision-making. The conversation moves through substrate theory, complexity science, psychological safety, the dangers of homogenisation, coherent heterogeneity, Celtic identity, indigenous rights, conflict resolution in Northern Ireland, and what a good life really comes down to. It is a beautiful mixture of thought provoking ideas and powerful lived experiences. For more from Dave Snowden: Website: https://thecynefin.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-snowden-2a93b/ For more from Mark McCartney: Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/ Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩ 00:00 Substrate and What Emerges 02:37 Fed Up With Management Fads 05:54 When Ideas Come Together 07:25 Celtic Presence and Attention 10:20 The Reformation's Long Shadow 13:28 The…

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