Marcus Bussey: The three ages and the futures triangle
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The document describes a workshop where participants were divided into groups representing the past, present, and future. They discussed defining aspects of each time period. For the past, groups identified things like community, natural childbirth, and nature as a resource. For the present, they focused on issues like pressure, opportunity, technology, and human relations. And for the future, ideas included science working with nature, conscious relationships, creativity, and cosmic consciousness. The exercise evoked deep emotions in participants and mixed feelings of grief and optimism that shaped their understanding.
Marcus Bussey: The three ages and the futures triangle
- 1. The Three Ages and the Futures Triangle Futures Hopes and Fears Opportunities Probable Preferable Possible Context Pasts Presents Weights Pressure Legacy Opportunity Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey
- 2. We divided into groups of three and each took the role of either Elder, Present Voice or Future Generation. Each person went deep into their role before speaking to the others. They were asked to identify a truth or message for the others. When delivering their message the other two members of the group listened deeply to the message. When all messages were delivered then there was discussion. Fidelis was the roving reporter who visited groups and developed a snap shot of the kind of dynamics going on in each group. He reported to the collective at the end of the part. The groups were then asked to reform. One part of the room was for all those who spoke for the Elders. Another section was for those who spoke for the Present and another was for those who spoke for Future Generations. These groups were asked to develop lists of elements that were defining of their role. These could be constraints, drivers, tools or aspirations and values. The following are the results of this exploration: Presents Pressure & Opportunity Technology Ecology Communication Human Relations Transport and Post Political Affairs Food and Communication Science Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey
- 3. Pasts Environment Community Tools and Processes We planted the trees Natural childbirth and schooling Communication Less diversity (homogenous communities) Dreams of prosperity How we live are the values we pass on Family is important World of conflicts Nature as resource Confidence in technology Trust in science Local context Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey
- 4. Futures Science working with Nature Loving and trusting relations between genders We inherit the plans and mistakes of those in the Present/Past Difficulties increase: wars, environmental degradation, alienation, loss of purpose… Resource scarcity Leaders thinking globally (without this no future) 2012 – a New Time Consciousness of Relationship Optimism – Faith in Human ability to become conscious We are all energy – Spiritual Vibrations Creativity Self Understanding Cosmic Consciousness Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey
- 5. Participants reported deep emotions during this workshop with tears and also a sense of hope. Grief and optimism are mixed and shape the thinking/feeling that generates the meanings for each group and for individual participants. Gibertha, Annelin and George speak for Past, Present and Future Ljungskile Summer Seminar Three Ages workshop 2011 Summer Seminar: Ljungskile Day 1 M Bussey