"The path is made through walking".
This Daoist-informed quote by Antonio Machado (translated and adopted by Francisco Varela) conveys the complexity inherent in living systems, and the idea that we co-create the future through our actions and intentions.
But what does it mean to see that all that we are shapes the future – heart and mind, conscious and unconscious, collective and individual, past and present? And how does connection to place and relationship to others shape our insights, strengthen our resolve, and allow us to re-examine long-buried darknesses as well as to surface hidden treasures?
In this talk, Jean Boulton, a leading thinker in the field of complexity science and author of The Dao of Complexity, will explore what the science of complexity - with its emphasis on dynamic patterning, paradox and emergence - has to offer as we consider these questions.
She will reflect on the uncanny resonance between Daoist philosophy from the 5th century B.C.E. and complexity science. How do these resonant perspectives shed light on change, on resilience, and indeed on collapse? And how do they help us to decide what to do, how to be and how to ‘cultivate’ ourselves - as the Daoists emphasise - with people, planet and the future in mind.
Jean's talk will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and discussion.
Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane, York, YO1 6EL
Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm.
£18 Standard; £8 Struggling Financially or under 19 (limited places); £23 Supporter.
There are only a limited number of tickets for those struggling financially, therefore before using a discounted ticket, please consider sincerely if your circumstances warrant one of these discounted spaces. Thank you
If you're struggling to pay even the reduced price please contact us via [email protected]
Please note that most of our events take place in an upstairs space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via [email protected].
"The path is made through walking".
This Daoist-informed quote by Antonio Machado (translated and adopted by Francisco Varela) conveys the complexity inherent in living systems, and the idea that we co-create the future through our actions and intentions.
But what does it mean to see that all that we are shapes the future – heart and mind, conscious and unconscious, collective and individual, past and present? And how does connection to place and relationship to others shape our insights, strengthen our resolve, and allow us to re-examine long-buried darknesses as well as to surface hidden treasures?
In this talk, Jean Boulton, a leading thinker in the field of complexity science and author of The Dao of Complexity, will explore what the science of complexity - with its emphasis on dynamic patterning, paradox and emergence - has to offer as we consider these questions.
She will reflect on the uncanny resonance between Daoist philosophy from the 5th century B.C.E. and complexity science. How do these resonant perspectives shed light on change, on resilience, and indeed on collapse? And how do they help us to decide what to do, how to be and how to ‘cultivate’ ourselves - as the Daoists emphasise - with people, planet and the future in mind.
Jean's talk will be followed by a one-pot vegan supper and discussion.
Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane, York, YO1 6EL
Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm.
£18 Standard; £8 Struggling Financially or under 19 (limited places); £23 Supporter.
There are only a limited number of tickets for those struggling financially, therefore before using a discounted ticket, please consider sincerely if your circumstances warrant one of these discounted spaces. Thank you
If you're struggling to pay even the reduced price please contact us via [email protected]
Please note that most of our events take place in an upstairs space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via [email protected].
