A World in Sync: The Science of Cycles

Dr. Richard Smith, FSC Chairman

A Note from the Chairman: A World in Sync

Dear FSC Friends,

This past month at the Foundation for the Study of Cycles has been a vivid reminder that cycles aren’t just abstract patterns — they are the pulse of life itself. My recent interview with Brian Von Herzen of the Climate Foundation drove that home powerfully. We explored how restoring natural cycles is essential to the health of ecosystems, and how those same principles echo through economics, climate, and society. If you missed it, the conversation is well worth your time.

We’ve also been advancing our own tools for uncovering and tracking cycles. Analyst Pro Members now have access to our new Watchlist Scorecards — a feature designed to make cycles insights more actionable than ever.

On the publishing front, Edward R. Dewey’s classic Cycles: The Mysterious Forces That Trigger Events is about to reach a new audience, with a Korean edition soon to be released. It’s exciting to see Dewey’s work continue to find fresh resonance across cultures and continents.

Momentum is also building in our research community. Janne Miettinen, whose work was featured at our recent conference, has just received a three-year grant from the Radiance Trust, a strong vote of confidence in the relevance and rigor of cycles research.

And our Masters Working Group continues to set a high bar. Last month we hosted Valérie Gastaldy, whose market insights were nothing short of riveting. With only six spots left — and prices set to rise, now is the time to join this extraordinary circle of practitioners and researchers. Book a call with D.R. Barton​ to find out if the MWG is right for you.

Cycles connect the dots between disciplines, eras, and worlds. As a Foundation, we’re committed to not only studying those patterns but restoring them where they’ve been disrupted. Let’s continue building this community of people who see — and act — with the rhythm of reality in mind.

Time rhymes,

Dr. Richard Smith
Chairman of the Board and Executive Director