Educational Resources

Hey there, fellow explorer of knowledge! Whether you’re here to expand your mind, deepen your understanding, or just stumble upon some eye-opening wisdom, you’ve come to the right place.

At PlanetaryCitizens.net, we believe education isn’t just about memorizing facts—it’s about awakening curiosity, sparking innovation, and building a future where humanity and the planet thrive together. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of thought-provoking books, insightful articles, must-watch videos, and practical tools to help you navigate the big questions of our time.

Whether you’re diving into conscious evolution, sustainable living, quantum sciences, ancient wisdom, or cutting-edge tech, this space is designed to empower you, inspire action, and connect you with like-minded global citizens who are all about making a positive impact.

So, explore freely, challenge your perceptions, and don’t be afraid to ask the big “What if?” questions—because the more we learn, the better we become at creating a world that works for everyone.

Let’s build a wiser, more connected, and sustainable future—together.

For nearly two decades, Leland Beaumont has been on a mission—not just to learn, but to teach, inspire, and create real change. A true renaissance thinker, Leland has poured his time, energy, and insight into crafting deep, meaningful coursework designed to help people navigate the complexities of life with wisdom, integrity, and a sense of purpose.

His work isn’t just about theory—it’s about practical application, offering tools and frameworks that empower individuals to think critically, act compassionately, and contribute to a better world. From ethics and personal growth to systems thinking and societal transformation, Leland’s courses are built to challenge minds, open hearts, and spark action.

If you’re looking for a guide to deeper understanding, a blueprint for meaningful change, or simply a fresh perspective on how we can evolve as individuals and as a civilization, Leland’s work is a goldmine of insight.

Dive into his coursework and start your journey toward a wiser, more intentional life!

Please choose courses from this curriculum and study them in any order that suits your interests. The  Living Wisely course calls on these courses in a particular sequence intended to allow each new course to build upon concepts learned from previous courses. The currently available courses are listed below in that sequence.

Origins and Progression of Wisdom

• Wisdom for the ages – Practical advice for  living wisely
• The  Virtues — Attaining intrinsically valuable character traits
• Social Skills — Building Relationships
• Earning Trust — Relying on Another
• Unmasking the True Self — Exploring the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves
• Practicing Dialogue — Thinking Together
• Clarifying values — What we find most important
• What Matters — Identifying what is truly most significant to you, your family, community, nation, and world.
• Sleep Soundly — Attaining essential rest and restoration
• Stoic joy — Seeking tranquility.

Courses from the  Clear Thinking curriculum. — Become more accurate and consistent in thinking.

• Facing Facts — Embracing Reality
• Evaluating Evidence — Seeking Reality
• Media Literacy — Identifying reliable sources
• Seeking True Beliefs — Excellence in the Quest for Knowledge
• Exploring Worldviews — Challenging our deeply embedded assumptions
• Deductive Logic — Tools for evaluating consistency
• Recognizing Fallacies — Describing inconsistencies
• Thinking Scientifically — Reliable ways of knowing
• Knowing How You Know — Developing and applying your own Theory of Knowledge.
• Intellectual Honesty — Seeking Real Good Together
• Socratic Methods — Seeking real good by questioning beliefs
• Street Epistemology — Exploring the basis for belief
• Exploring Social Constructs — Constructing Reality
• Finding Common Ground — Aligning concepts with reality
• Natural Inclusion — Experiencing the world from nature.
• Beyond Theism — A real basis for hope
• Global Perspective — Applying our Wisdom to meet the Grand Challenges

Courses from the  Emotional Competency curriculum:

• Emotional Competency — Developing the essential social skills to recognize, interpret, and respond constructively to emotions in yourself and others.
• Studying Emotional Competency — a path for studying the emotional competency material
• Dignity — Improving our world by learning to preserve dignity for all people
• Recognizing Emotions — Know how you feel
• Forming beliefs — Evaluating what you accept as true
• Resolving Anger — Resolving an urgent plea for justice and action
• Resolving Dominance Contests — The classic show down
• Confronting Tyranny — Resisting abusive power
• Overcoming Hate — Learning acceptance
• Appraising Emotional Responses — Explaining Events
• What you can change and what you cannot — Gaining the wisdom to know the difference
• Influence and Persuasion—Shaping our beliefs and actions
• Attributing Blame — Analyzing Cause and Effect
• Coping with Ego — Confronting the prime mover
• Apologizing — Expressing remorse.
• Forgiving — Choosing to overcome your desire for revenge
• Foregoing Revenge — Deescalating conflict
• Communicating Power — Projecting power as we speak
• Earning Trust — Relying on Another
• Practicing Dialogue — Thinking Together
• Candor — Gaining Common Understanding
• Understanding Fairness — Your interpretation of what is fair is likely to be arbitrary and biased.
• Transcending Conflict — Resolving contradictory goals
• Unmasking the True Self — Exploring the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves
• Finding Equanimity — Calm throughout the storm
• Cherishing awe — Connecting with vastness
• Alleviating Loneliness — Reconnecting
• Creating Communities — Belonging
• Toward congruence — Attaining alignment and agreement
• Pursuing Collective Wisdom — Improving collaborative decision making.
• Grand Challenges — The great problems and opportunities facing humanity

Courses from the  Possibilities curriculum:

• Creating Possibilities—Navigating problem space
• Unleashing Creativity — Welcoming new and useful ideas
• Thinking Tools — Boosting Imagination
• Problem Finding — Discovering the real problem
• Solving Problems—Creating solutions
• Flourishing
• Playing—Enjoyable Activity
• Embracing Ambiguity—Keep thinking
• Transcending Conflict—Resolving contradictory goals
• Envisioning Our Future — Describing your vision of our future.
• Intentional Evolution—Choosing our future
• Evolving Governments — Unleashing collaboration
• Coming Together—Becoming wiser together
• Evolving Money—Exchanging goods and services
• Improving Social Systems—Steps Toward a Better World

Courses from “What ought to be” Curriculum (Moral Reasoning):

• Dignity — Improving our world by learning to preserve dignity for all people
• Wisdom — Choosing Humanity
• Assessing Human Rights — Essential protections for every person
• Moral Reasoning — Knowing what to do
• Living the Golden Rule — Treating others as you want to be treated
• Understanding the Golden Rule — Treat others only as you consent to being treated in the same situation.
• Practicing Dialogue — Thinking Together
• Understanding Fairness — Your interpretation of what is fair is likely to be arbitrary and biased.
• Transcending Conflict — Resolving contradictory goals
• Limits To Growth — Recognizing the earth is finite
• Envisioning Our Future — Describing your vision of our future.
• A Journey to GameB — Life as it could be
• Intentional Evolution — Choosing our future
• Level 5 Research Center — The Next Big Thing
• The Wisdom and the Future Research Center — How can we wisely create our future?

Coursework From “Doing Good” Curriculum:

• Finding Courage — Value-based action despite temptation.
• Doing Good — Take real good action.
• A  Quiet Mind — Controlling Discursive Thought; cultivating Pure Awareness
• Guided Meditations — A selection of guided meditation scripts you may wish to practice.
• Living Wisely — Enjoy seeking real good throughout your life.
• Natural Inclusion — Experiencing the world from nature.

Research Projects:

Several research projects are associated with this Applied Wisdom curriculum. These research projects include:

• The wisdom and the future research center
• Causes of Suboptimal Life Experiences
• Improving our Social Operating Systems
• The  Level 5 Research Center is helping to shape the next big thing.

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