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Identifying transformational space for transdisciplinarity: using art to access the hidden third.
Toddi A Steelman1, Evan Andrews2, Sarah Baines3
11Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, 9 Circuity Drive, Durham, NC 27708-0328 USA.
Sustainability Science
|June 1, 2019
Summary
Bridging diverse worldviews in transdisciplinary sustainability science requires creating respectful spaces for mutual learning. This study used art and the "Hidden Third" concept to foster transformative collaboration between Indigenous peoples and scholars.
Area of Science:
- Transdisciplinary Sustainability Science
- Social-Ecological Systems Research
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Background:
- Transdisciplinary sustainability science faces challenges in integrating diverse worldviews respectfully.
- Focusing solely on scientific practice can neglect crucial spaces for mutual learning and transformative change.
- Existing approaches may not adequately bridge objective scientific data with subjective, place-based knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and operationalize a transformative space for respectful collaboration in transdisciplinary sustainability science.
- To explore the engagement of Indigenous peoples and interdisciplinary scholars in understanding long-term social-ecological change.
- To develop recommendations for fostering effective transdisciplinary engagement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Nicolescu's "Hidden Third" concept to bridge objective and subjective worldviews through art.
- Engaged Indigenous peoples from three Canadian inland delta regions with interdisciplinary scholars and students (2014-2017).
- Identified characteristics of respectful, transformative transdisciplinary spaces through collaborative work.
Main Results:
- Five characteristics of transformative transdisciplinary space were identified: unfiltered safe place, integration of subjective/objective experiences, diverse worldview convergence, interactive engagement, and multiple sensory experiences.
- The study was more successful in integrating experiences and worldviews (characteristics 2-5) than in establishing a truly unfiltered safe space (characteristic 1).
- The novelty lies in shifting focus from scientific techniques to transforming engagement practices for sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Transformative transdisciplinary spaces can be fostered by integrating diverse worldviews and experiences, particularly through artistic and sensory engagement.
- Achieving a truly safe and unfiltered space for expression remains a challenge, highlighting the need for continued focus on relational aspects.
- Recommendations are provided for sustainability scientists to enhance their engagement practices for more effective and respectful collaboration.
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