Awareness-Based Systems Change
Prototyping the Third Option
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https://doi.org/10.47061/jasc.v4i1.8177Keywords:
Awareness-Based Systems Change, third option, relational ontology, relational inseperability, transformative approachesAbstract
This editorial of JASC explores the notion of awareness-based approach to collective action for social change as embodying a "Third Option". Such an approach is characterized by transcending binary thinking and advocating for new ontological and epistemological paradigms that challenge conventional dualities, promoting relationality, interdependence, and inclusivity. This editorial advocates for approaches that honor the relational essence of existence, fostering genuine connections that acknowledge and transcend differences. Emphasizing the importance of ethical engagement and the integration of Indigenous wisdom, this issue calls for a holistic reimagining of our systems, grounded in humility and relational accountability. The editorial concludes by affirming the potential of collective action, inspired by place and purpose, to create just, sustainable, and life-affirming futures.
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