Change
Our world is in constant flux. While change can be frightening, it also offers opportunities for growth and progress. How much do we understand about our own human development, the changes occurring across the world and to the planet, and the ways in which we personally might act to establish broader change? In this section, we explore the many facets of change, examining how it manifests in our social movements, life journeys, diverse communities, production and consumption, and acts of nonconformity and resistance. We also explore how children uniquely experience and adapt to change.
Key themes
Guiding Questions
Environmental and Evolutionary Change
The Experience of Time as Individuals, Societies, and a Planet
Diversity, Its Decrease or Increase, and Human Reaction
Transformation through Journeys, Time, Biology, or Human influence
Repetition, Patterns, and Emergence
Unorthodoxy and Social Norms
Psychological and Emotional Response to Change
What role do individuals play in driving or resisting change, and how can collective action amplify impact?
How do different life stages offer unique growth opportunities, and what can we learn from the changes experienced at each phase?
How do historical precedents and patterns inform our understanding of current global shifts and challenges, and what lessons can we apply to navigate future change?
What are the main drivers of climate change, and how are we attempting to mitigate and adapt to its impacts?
In what ways can journeys and quests serve as transformational experiences, and how do they shape personal growth?
How do humans or the biosphere approach inherent diversity, and what do those approaches reveal about our values and adaptability?
How does repetition through life or time lead to change, stasis, or the emergence of new patterns and possibilities?
Are production and consumption inherently opposed, or can they be balanced to create sustainable systems that meet evolving needs?
What benefits and challenges do unorthodox choices or lifestyles offer? What factors may influence individuals to deviate from societal norms?
