Talking one-to-one (kanohi ki te kanohi -(kktk)) is so very helpful. Yesterday's conversation led to the following snippets. ("I" is Elaine in the following; "We" stands for Ian and Elaine)
- Toward Collective Learning seems to work as an ideal for the movement which is N4W.
- The two dimensional model of a three circle Venn diagram representing three entities i.e. (*Seven Plus *Networking for Well-being *Transitions65) suits both of us when we are looking at the level of the interests of individuals. We agreed that the boundaries are porous in that people can shift their interests.
- I can also think of this 2D diagram as having depth which links to the interest or commitment the individual has in the topic.
- It is useful to think about the same diagram at the level of collective knowledge and understanding - the assumptions and culture of each of the entities.
- About the three entities: {N4W} has a whakapapa dating back to the time of the earthquakes. {Tr65} also has a long whakapapa. {7Plus} is an entity that emerged as a result of the meeting of these two histories on 07/07/21.
- This two dimensional model can be used for any project that arises out of an interest in collective learning. The third entity in the conversation space for {7+} {N4W} in Ian's case is {Transitions65}. Mine, right now, would be {games} i.e. the people who are interested in learning and exploring ideas through games.
- We also agreed on a three dimensional model where the entity of N4W.AoNZ is about ideas - it is a movement toward the (unwritten) aspirations of creating a better world through Networking for Well-being with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand {N4W.AoNZ} The entity is a movement. It is about adaptating ideas and traditions (it is not a gathering of people or organisations) with the aim of shift our society toward better, more democratic, healthy spaces.
- In this sense, the entity which is 7+ (not the individual people, but the shared values etc.) is part of the movement which is N4W. And also, the individual people as entities are part of the movement.
