Systems are inherently nebulous. Some seem more fixed and rigid than others: their vulnerability is less visible. But they are always less solid, separate continuous and defined than they appear.
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There is no right or wrong system, but there’s different fit. Some have a strong, more clearly defined mould, some are easily adaptable. The type of mould dictates how we relate with them.
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Capacity to be moulded by a system is important and necessary. As an aspect of psychological development in the Kegan framework it’s the basic requirement for Stage 4 participation. This is an act of submission, of surrender, unappealing to many and a key point of resistance.
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The transition into systems mode is blocked by resistance to the rigid aspect of the system: the requirement to just ‘follow the rules’ or understand what the machine needs to make it work.
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Thank you for the blog post, as an ex-CS student and current contact dancer who looks at ballet dancers with admiration and horror, im so glad you named the mapping to system & nebulosity, beauty & play. I'd say strength & vulnerability is another possible mapping.
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