Practice and Theory in Open Space (Confessions of a Theoretical Hit Man)
Mark R. Jones (AT&T)
mark_r_jones at att.net
Wed May 17 10:48:42 PDT 2006
Hi.
This conversation thread inspired me to retrieve some of my old notes on
Complexity Theory and Chaordic Systems Theory. The notes originally came
about because I was investigating (exploring and experimenting) possible
theoretical models for "living in Open Space' as a "Life Practice". I have
extracted from that investigation a thread that I still find quite engaging.
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"Living in Open Space' is the intentional experience of living life as --
"emergent systems" where phenomena adaptively arise through the non-linear
spontaneous self-organization of holonic constituents to manifest structures
and behaviors that themselves manifest both deterministic and
non-deterministic processes and states.
Relevant principles from Complexity Theory and Chaordic Systems Theory are:
(1) Emergent Systems are nested "open systems" that exist in an energetic
dis-equilibrium, where global integrity and local pattern stability
emerge within the flux dynamic
(2) History (memory) is important -- emergent systems change over time, and
"knowledge" of prior states and processes influences present and target
states and processes
(3) Population size matters regarding coupling rules, relationship dynamics
("trusted" versus "non-trusted"), network topologies, structures,
behaviors, scale and scalability, and sustainability and generativity
(4) Relationships are non-linear ("butterfly effect") where small
perturbations in holonic behavior and dynamics may cause large
effects, proportional effects, or no effect at all
(5) Relationships contain both positive (amplifying) and negative (damping)
feedback loops that effect holonic behavior wherein holons themselves
are altered. However, negative feedback loops between holons, and
between holons and their environments -- determine the sustainability
and healthiness of all interactions
(6) Holons directly respond to their local environments -- without
apprehending and monitoring the "whole"
(7) Boundaries are arbitrary -- based on convenience and adaptive
conventions
(8) A small degree of "randomness" must be present in every emergent system
*Note: I welcome this "randomness" but do not consider this a
welcoming of "disturbance" or the "disturbed" -- which has an
unhealthy pathological edge in it for me
When I examine the principles from the perspective of the evolution and
transformation of consciousness -- what continues to engage me about this
are inquiries around:
* The processes and impact of "Intention" on emergent systems -- taking
responsibility for what has heart and meaning for you. The effect of
"View" (level of consciousness), specific goals, skillful means,
mindfulness, and immediate feedback
* The processes and impact of "Invitation" on emergent systems --
whoever shows-up are the "right people" if they were invited
(explicitly and/or energetically)
- What is the highest purpose of the intention of the Invitation?
- Why is that intention and purpose important?
- Who are the Inviters and why?
- How are the Inviters "vetting" the Invitees -- form, fit, function?
- How are the Inviters "vetting" the Environment -- as a safe "space"
free from physical, emotional, intellectual, and /or spiritual abuse,
abusers, and other hazards?
- Who are the Invitees and why?
- How are the Invitees declaring their alignment with the highest
purpose of the intention of invitation?
- How are Invitees "vetting" themselves regarding form, fit, function?
- How are Invitees "vetting" themselves regarding the Environment --
committing not to abuse (physical, emotional, intellectual,
spiritual) Self, Others, or the Whole?
* Transcendental Insight -- "Interconnected" (Antithesis extension to
Principle-6)
"Holons directly sense and respond to all of their environments --
Self, Other, Whole
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I have lived-into and integrated insights and practices regarding
"Intention" and "Invitation". My current investigations are focused on the
Transcendental Insight around Interconnectedness.
Mark R. Jones
Chief Executive Officer
The Sunyata Group
The Integral Wellness Group
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On 5/16/06 9:01 PM, "Chris Weaver" <chris at springbranch.us> wrote:
> Harrison asked, "And now what?"
>
> And before that he described two conceptual bases he has found useful:
> Complexity Theory, and Consciousness Studies.
>
> Although "consciousness studies" is broad enough to (not include but touch)
> it, I remind us of the conceptual base of Indigenous Science. Here are some
> principles of indigenous science from Apela Colorado, via Jeff Aitken:
>
> 1. The indigenous scientist is an integral part of the research process and
> there is a defined process for insuring this integrity.
> 2. All of nature is considered to be intelligent and alive, thus an active
> research partner.
> 3. The purpose of indigenous science is to maintain balance.
> 4. Compared to Western time/space notions, indigenous science collapses time
> and space with the result that our fields of inquiry and participation
> extend into the overlap of past and present.
> 5. Indigenous science is holistic, drawing on all the senses including
> spiritual and psychic.
> 6. Indigenous science is concerned with relationships, we try to understand
> and complete our relationships with all living things.
> 7. The end point of an indigenous scientific process is a known and
> recognized place. This point of balance, referred to by my own tribe as the
> Great peace, is both peaceful and electrifyingly alive. In the joy of exact
> balance, creativity occurs, which is why we think of our way of knowing as a
> life science.
> 8. When we reach the moment/place of balance we do not believe we have
> transcended — we say that we are normal! Always we remain embodied in the
> natural world.
> 9. Humor is a critical ingredient of all truth seeking, even in the most
> powerful rituals. This is true because humor balances gravity. (1994)
>
> Dipping into these principles, I emerge contemplating the OST facilitator's
> role as a ceremonialist. Indigenous science speaks to our experience about
> the essential importance of the quality...the fragrance...of the open space
> within the space-opener and space-holder(s).
>
> Yes?
>
> Chris
>
>
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