Sense-Making in a Changing World Ecologies of Communication with Nora Bateson and Morag Gamble
Oct 6, 2024
Nora Bateson, an eminent systems thinker and president of the International Bateson Institute, engages in a captivating dialogue about our interconnected world. She explores the complexities of communication, emphasizing the importance of patience and evolving relationships in permaculture. Bateson highlights the significance of 'warm data' in understanding growth and conflict, advocating for nurturing connections over control. Through personal anecdotes, she invites listeners to embrace life's complexities and rethink their approaches to environmental challenges.
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Intergenerational Burdens And Change
- Nora Bateson shares a personal story about her mother's stroke and her shifting identity.
- She reflects on intergenerational transmission of burdens and the necessity to move beyond them.
Perception Shapes Action
- Action is deeply informed by perception; changing perception alters possible actions.
- Shifting perspective can unintentionally transform outcomes without targeting the specific problem directly.
Patience In Ecological Time
- Ecological processes like harvesting require patience and context, not haste or instant results.
- Ideas and stories need time to find their place and mature in an ecology of communication.
