How might we...
- Practice/Emergence: How might we practice the five elements?
- How might trees/nature help us imagine a more life affirming understanding of governance?
Hypothesis
If we spend some time reading and exploring trees and nature then we can identify a less human and corporate centered understanding of governance.
Design
Tree Wisdom Exercise – Experimenters immerse themselves in nature and/or the world of trees by researching tree facts, looking at pictures of trees, communing with trees and walking in nature for as long as they are moved. Participants are invited to note observations from their immersion and identify how their experience can inform a reimagined, or nature inspired understanding of governance.
Action or Activities:
- Conduct research on trees (how trees/forest respond to trauma, how do trees share resources)
- Spend time with trees or in nature
- Watch videos, read poetry or movies about nature and trees
- Ask a tree for it’s understanding of governance
Metrics
Measuring: The number of alternative/re-imagined strategies we come up with and/or insights shared.
Success: we come the next call with a new learning or insight
Failure would be doing no research, or individuals not participating in actions or activities.