La Sprezzatura Passport is a psychographic profile report—tangible proof that you have attained the quality of effortless elegance in at least 11 areas of life. It marks you as the real deal: a well-traveled, well-versed, and well-dressed connoisseur of the world.
The Connoisseur
The word Connoisseur comes from French and originally means “one who knows.” It entered the English language in the 18th century. The root of the French term is the Old French word connoïstre, meaning “to know,” which itself derives from the Latin cognoscere—also meaning “to know.”
“I will now speak of the higher purpose of God in giving us eyes. Sight is the source of the greatest benefits to us; for if our eyes had never seen the sun, stars, and heavens, the words which we have spoken would not have been uttered. The sight of them and their revolutions has given us the knowledge of number and time, the power of enquiry, and philosophy, which is the great blessing of human life; not to speak of the lesser benefits which even the vulgar can appreciate.*
God gave us the faculty of sight that we might behold the order of the heavens and create a corresponding order in our own erring minds. To the like end the gifts of speech and hearing were bestowed upon us; not for the sake of irrational pleasure, but in order that we might harmonize the courses of the soul by sympathy with the harmony of sound, and cure ourselves of our irregular and graceless ways.”
— Plato, Timaeus, 427-347 BC
The Harp—Instrument
Master the art and science of solving 80 psychological game levels across 10 different spheres of life—the 80 facets of your brilliant-cut diamond—with increasing elegance, and you’ll become an Übermensch, a philosopher king, a systems thinker, an alchemist, a global humanitarian, a Renaissance man, an athlete, and a true man of the world.
The Game?
Master the art and science of solving 80 psychological game levels across 10 different spheres of life—the 80 facets of your brilliant-cut diamond—with increasing elegance, and you’ll become an Übermensch, a philosopher king, a systems thinker, an alchemist, a global humanitarian, a Renaissance man, an athlete, and a true man of the world.
0. Jean Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development (4)
1. Susan Cook Greuter’s Ego Development (11)
2. Spiral Dynamics (SD) by Beck, Cowan & Graves (8)
3. Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Development (8)
4. Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Morality (6)
5. Dave Logan’s Tribal Leadership (5)
6. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (6)
7. Kurt W. Fischer’s Dynamic Skills (12)
8. Abigail Housen’s Artistic Development (5)
9. Freud’s Psychosexual Development (5)
10. Rosemary Anderson’s Body Intelligence Scale (10)
The name “La Sprezzatura Cafe” is inspired by the vibrant history of coffeehouses during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. The sale of coffee is claimed to have functioned as the ‘fuel of the Enlightenment’, thanks to the emergence of a novel phenomenon: the café. Leading European powers such as France, Germany, and England spearheaded the establishment of these small coffeehouses, which sprung up everywhere from bustling city streets to quiet rural areas.
In the same spirit as these historical coffeehouses, “La Sprezzatura Cafe” aims to emulate their function of encouraging discussion and uniting an international community. Our paper operates as a modern-day digital café, where readers can stay ‘spiritually’ up-to-date and engage in meaningful dialogue. Our mission is to help individuals escape the false, suppressing identities imposed by ‘nation state narratives’ and hence evolve into ‘global individuals’. Thus, we help people integrate the world soul, the ‘anima mundi’, by fostering a spirit of unity and enlightenment reminiscent of the Renaissance coffeehouses.
Therefore, join us in this intellectual adventure, where timeless wisdom merges with modern minds, and where every article leads us a step further toward a more enlightened and connected world.
“La Sprezzatura Café” is a digital newspaper providing witty news and intelligent articles across ten life areas inspired by the spheres of the Tree of Life, reinterpreted for contemporary relevance. It delivers insightful discussions on psychological development and its practical applications. The publication also features consultations for ‘integrating the World Soul’ (anima mundi), Crossing the Abyss, mastering the I Ching, Daoist philosophy, Christian Alchemy, Astrology, and financial advice.
In the spirit of discovery, The Guide
