Mystery of Open Space

[Harrison Owen]

Joelle wrote: "In the field of medicine, there are quite a few things that
work, but science does not know why or how.  And doctors continue to use
them, even without understanding why they are effective. I see no reason to
wait for an airtight theory before going to work in Open Space!"

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Certainly no reason to wait for the "perfect" theory. We would die waiting!
But some theories are more powerful than others. And when a variety of
theoretical structures converge that is the most powerful of all. But ain't
none of it perfect. It is all a wonderful intellectual game (which I love to
play), and in the mean time, the Space rolls on!

 

ho

 

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Joelle
Lyons Everett
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 6:04 PM
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In a message dated 5/11/06 5:50:40 AM, hhowen at verizon.net writes:





I think what we have learned to date about self-organizing systems offers
the best framework for understanding. But that is a personal judgment, and
doubtless there are many other possibilities. Which is wonderful and
definitely provides the "start point" for many good conversations.


"Something" is definitely going on here, and Open Space/self-organization is
certainly one of the theories, or likely stories.  Other people, with
different experiences, are going to tell other stories, and eventually we'll
be able to have a look at where the stories overlap or express common
themes.

In the meanwhile, OST has proven to be an effective way of bringing people
together to do productive work on real issues, and I intend to open space
whenever the opportunity appears.

In the field of medicine, there are quite a few things that work, but
science does not know why or how.  And doctors continue to use them, even
without understanding why they are effective. I see no reason to wait for an
airtight theory before going to work in Open Space!

My 2 cents' worth,

Joelle


  






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