Team Human Nora Bateson
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Nov 8, 2023 
Nora Bateson, President of the International Bateson Institute, discusses the importance of embracing interdependence and ambiguity. They explore disorientation as a way to break free from familiar patterns of thinking. They reflect on the interconnectedness of factors in nourishing a baby and delve into the concept of nth order observation. They discuss surrealism, challenge institutional biases, and explore the concept of safety hindering progress. They advocate for embracing social change and unconventional thinking.
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The In-Between
- Embrace the "in-between" spaces where true possibility resides, not just the measurable ticks on the clock.
- This space, often feared, is untouched by desperate solutions and probability-driven thinking.
Lost on a Bus
- Nora Bateson shares a story of getting lost on public transport with her kids, without enough money.
- Instead of panicking, she saw it as a valuable lesson in navigating uncertainty and embracing the unknown.
Goal Blindness
- Focusing solely on targeted goals can blind us to alternative solutions and crucial details in the present moment.
- This narrow focus can lead to well-intentioned but ultimately harmful solutions, like prioritizing carbon capture over systemic change.