Transformation Literacy : Pathways to Regenerative Civilizations.
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2022.
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Table of Contents:
- Intro
- Preface
- Contents
- About the Editors
- 1 Introduction and Conceptual Framing-Transformation Literacy as a Future-Making Skill
- 1.1 What is Transformation Literacy
- 1.2 Narratives of Emergency and Emergence
- 1.3 Levels of Transformation Literacy
- References
- Part I Mindsets in Service of Wellbeing on a Healthy Planet
- 2 Setting the Scene: How to Connect with a World as an Interconnected Whole
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 The Re-Emergence of an Interconnected Worldview
- 2.2.1 Co-evolution
- 2.2.2 Quality of Life
- 2.2.3 Stewardship
- 2.2.4 Multiple Mindset Shifts
- References
- 3 The Same Tone, but a New Sound-Understanding the Story of the Soul as Pathway to Regenerative Civilizations
- 3.1 The Story of the Soul
- 3.2 The Flow of Consciousness, History, and Mythology
- 3.3 Archetypes and Their Shadows in Modern Society-Dionysus Versus Apollon
- 3.4 The Ultimate War-Eros and Thanatos
- 3.5 GEIST-in-Action-The Co-creative Power of the Mind
- 3.6 A New Enlightenment
- References
- 4 Possible Futures
- 4.1 Emergence from Folly
- 4.2 The Story of the Global South
- 4.3 The Separation of Modernity
- 4.4 Decolonisation
- 4.5 Intergenerationality
- 4.6 Pluriverse
- 4.7 Midwifing Transformation
- References
- 5 Transformative Literacy as the Ability to Look Forward from Within
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The Deceptive Structural Features of Modern Times
- 5.2.1 Relations Either Vertical or Agonistic
- 5.2.2 Agents as Rational Subjects
- 5.3 Arendt's Alternative Conceptual Matrix
- 5.3.1 Agents as Relational Selves
- 5.3.2 Relations Embracing Emergence, Adaptation and Cooperation
- 5.4 Why Arendt's Conceptual Matrix can Boost Transformative Literacies
- 5.4.1 Shifting Underlying Implicit Assumptions have Concrete Consequences
- 5.4.2 New Standpoint: From Within and Among Peers.
- 5.4.3 New Meaning of Identity, Freedom and Power
- 5.4.4 Amor Mundi: Daring Confidence and Trust in Plurality and Natality
- 5.5 Conclusion: Meaning as a Compass of Transformative Literacies
- References
- 6 Chinese Cultural Treasures as Contributions to a Mindset of Interconnectedness for Global Transformations
- 6.1 Opening Reflections
- 6.2 Introduction
- 6.3 The Three Different Chinese Contributions to a Global Culture
- 6.3.1 Harmony-Belief: The Culture Grounded upon the Goodness of Human Nature
- 6.3.2 Relationships from a Perspective of Complexity and Ambiguity
- 6.3.3 The role of emotions: Volatility cultivates resilience
- 6.4 Outlook: Implications for Sustainability and Global Civilization
- References
- 7 The Systems Aliveness Approach-Shifting Mindsets from Navigating Emergency to Stewarding Wellbeing on a Healthy Planet
- 7.1 Introduction: Life as a Reference Point
- 7.2 Partnering with Life
- 7.3 An Emerging Trend to Refocus on Purpose
- 7.4 The Systems Aliveness Approach
- 7.4.1 Principle 1: Generativity
- 7.4.2 Principle 2: Containment
- 7.4.3 Principle 3: Novelty
- 7.4.4 Principle 4: Consciousness
- 7.4.5 Principle 5: Interconnectedness
- 7.4.6 Principle 6: Wholeness
- 7.5 A Stewardship Architecture for Transformation Literacy
- 7.6 Conclusion: Transformation Literacy Means Stewarding Systems Aliveness
- References
- Part II Systems that Enable and Safeguard Wellbeing on a Healthy Planet
- 8 Setting the Scene: Viewing the World as Interconnected Systems
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Systems
- 8.2.1 The Earth System
- 8.2.2 The Economic System
- 8.2.3 The Financial System
- 8.2.4 The Education System
- 8.2.5 The Innovation System
- 8.2.6 Other Systems
- References
- 9 Everything is Connected-Envisioning How a Regenerative World Looks Like
- 9.1 Introduction: The Importance of Visioning.
- 9.2 Sustainable World Future Visioning
- 9.3 Sustainable Economy
- 9.3.1 Wellbeing Economy
- 9.3.2 Regenerative Economy in Service of Life
- 9.3.3 Doughnut Economy and Beyond
- 9.3.4 Action Plan for Installing a New Economy Based on Degrowth
- 9.4 Beyond the Economy-Visioning Other Sustainable Systems
- 9.4.1 Sustainable Natural- and Food Systems
- 9.4.2 Sustainable Communities and WellBeing
- References
- 10 Managing Forestry in a Sustainable Manner: The Importance of System Analysis
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 A Livelihood Perspective
- 10.3 New Challenges
- 10.4 Forest Management in Perspective-Sweden as an Example
- 10.4.1 Forestry and Livelihoods
- 10.4.2 A Revised Forest Strategy
- 10.5 Scale Conflicts and Future Tensions
- 10.5.1 Global and Regional Scale Influence
- 10.5.2 The Landscape Scale
- 10.5.3 Potential Local Conflicts Between Different Aspects of Sustainability Objectives
- 10.5.4 Potential Conflicts Between Forest owner's Livelihood and Interests of National and International Objectives
- 10.5.5 The Relationship Between Trust, Cooperation and Local Legitimacy in Forest Management
- 10.6 Future Strategic Challenges Call for a Systems Perspective on Sustainable Forest Management
- 10.7 Conclusions
- References
- 11 Sustainable Community Transformation Process. The Role of Capacity Building in Sumba, Indonesia
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Methods
- 11.3 The SII Capacity-Building Program for NGOs in Sumba, 2014-2015
- 11.4 The NGO Projects
- 11.5 Six years Later
- 11.5.1 Story from Trouce Landukara (Sandika, East Sumba)
- 11.5.2 Story from Imelda Sulis (Donders, East Sumba)
- 11.5.3 Story from Yulius Opang (Pelita Sumba Foundation)
- 11.6 The Lessons and Conclusion
- References
- 12 Toward Transformation to a Well-Being Economy in an African Country: A Case Study from Namibia
- 12.1 Introduction.
- 12.2 Approaches to Shifting Namibian Society Toward a Well-Being Economy
- 12.2.1 Survey to Measure Progress
- 12.2.2 Interviews and Focus Group Discussions
- 12.2.3 Co-Constructing Community Well-Being Bottom up
- 12.2.4 Communication, Networking and Awareness-Public Support
- 12.2.5 Influencing High-Level Decision-Making
- 12.3 Results
- 12.4 Conclusions
- References
- 13 A Not-For-Profit Economy for a Regenerative Sustainable World
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 The Institutional Building Blocks of the Economy
- 13.2.1 Relationship-To-Profit is a Legal Dimension of Business
- 13.2.2 The Informal Dimensions of Relationship-To-Profit
- 13.3 The System Dynamics of Relationship-To-Profit
- 13.3.1 The For-Profit Economy is Unsustainable
- 13.3.2 A Not-For-Profit Economy Provides a Basis for Sustainability
- 13.4 A Regenerative Not-For-Profit Economy
- 13.5 Transformation Pathways
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- 14 Politics, Systems Thinking and Building the Wellbeing Economy: The Example of Wales
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Welsh History and the Changing UK
- 14.2.1 Leading the Early Industrial Revolution
- 14.2.2 Agriculture
- 14.2.3 Fishing and Coastal
- 14.2.4 Culture and Religion
- 14.2.5 The 'Modern' Economy
- 14.2.6 Devolution and Brexit
- 14.3 The Foundations of the Wellbeing Economy in Wales
- 14.3.1 Does Wales Have a Culture of Equality?
- 14.3.2 Innovative Organisations
- 14.3.3 The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
- 14.3.4 WEAll Cymru and Advocacy
- 14.4 Analysis of Generic Elements
- 14.4.1 Wellbeing Economy Can Help to Support a Vision for a Different Future
- 14.4.2 Wellbeing Economy as Distinctive is not Necessarily Strong on Environment
- 14.4.3 Leveraging Existing Green Shoots and Creating Alliances
- 14.4.4 Addressing the Particular Make-Up and Problems of Specific Areas.
- 14.4.5 Working Across Regions and Sectors for a Wellbeing Economy
- 14.4.6 Joined-Up Action and Systems Thinking Across Scales
- 14.5 Conclusions
- References
- Part III Stewarding Transformations Towards Wellbeing and a Healthy Planet
- 15 Setting the Scene: How to Enhance the Knowledge and Practice of Transformation Literacy
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Trajectories Toward Transformative Systems Change
- 15.3 The Stewardship Task as a Patterned Transformation Approach
- 15.3.1 Collective Stewardship
- 15.3.2 Visionary Multiplicity
- 15.3.3 Network Leverage
- 15.4 Multiple Transformative Approaches
- References
- 16 Turning Mindshifts into Transformation Leadership
- 16.1 Mindshift: The Hidden Truth of Evolution
- 16.1.1 Making the Case for Truth
- 16.1.2 The Integral Model: A Theory of Everything
- 16.1.3 The Complexity of Transformation
- 16.1.4 Intelligence is Not One
- 16.2 Why Growing Up Needs Waking Up
- 16.3 Conclusions for Transformation Literacy
- References
- 17 Models of Change: Strategies to Make the Socio-ecological Transformation a Success
- 17.1 Introduction: Challenges
- 17.2 How Can the Necessary Changes Succeed?
- 17.2.1 Core Skills
- 17.2.2 Central Process Elements
- 17.2.3 Entire Process and Consistently using Success Factors
- 17.3 Conclusion: Using Success Factors and Building Up Skills
- References
- 18 Red Snow-When the Climate Bleeds: A Nordic Art and Science Project Aimed at Overcoming Climate Apathy Through Collaboration Between Artists and Scientists
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 The Purpose of the Project "Red Snow-When the Climate Bleeds"
- 18.3 The Project's Choreography
- 18.4 Effects of the Collaboration Between Art and Science in the "Red Snow" Project
- 18.5 Why and How to Establish a Fruitful Collaboration Between Science and Art?.
- 18.6 How We Are Affected by Visual Art, Music and Dance.