Seeds of Change: How can we better connect to make a difference?
In this article and presentation, I summarise some key insights from my PhD research in DAF and FairCoop, and outline a theory of radical collective change in social ecosystems.
Wendy & Dorian featured on the Greaterthan podcast
We were invited by Alicia Trepat to speak about our research on the Greaterthan podcast! The conversation focused in particular on the work and learning of the Diversity and Decolonising Circle, on conflict transformation, and on unlearning.
D&D Circle: Our transformation
In this blog post, former members of the DAF Diversity & Decolonising circle share some of the important insights and learnings that have occurred for them as a result of their involvement in these activities.
How to enable and embody decolonial forms of radical collective change in DAF?
Dorian shares with the DAF Weavers Circle some ideas from his PhD research on how to go further, within the Deep Adaptation Forum, to enable and embody forms of radical collective change that are rooted in the awareness of the 4 constitutive denials of modernity-coloniality
D&D Circle: Fostering deep mutual learning within a small group
In this call, members of the DAF Diversity and Decolonising Circle shared some insights from the past year of their life as a group. In particular, they explored the various initiatives undertaken as part of the group members’ efforts, and some elements of the circle’s life and organising
Self-organisation: What works? D&D circle – Part 2: Conflict Transformation
In this video, members of the Deep Adaptation Forum Diversity & Decolonising Circle discuss what they have learned about conflict, and conflict transformation, in their self-organised group.
Call Recording: Q&A with the Diversity and Decolonising Circle
The DAF Diversity and Decolonising Circle reflect on some of their insights and (un)learnings.
Learning and practicing the language of anti-racism
As a result of engaging in the work of the Diversity and Decolonising Circle, I have begun to learn the language of anti-racism, and inspired others in my professional network to start on their own learning journeys.
How to transform how I am in the world?
What if the work of decolonising the self was also about getting back in touch with one’s vital compass?
A journey of deep learning in the Diversity & Decolonising Circle
An overview of some of the rich insights that have occurred for me as a result of my ongoing work on anti-racism and decolonisation in DAF.
Self-organisation: What works? D&D Circle – Part 1
In this video, members of the Deep Adaptation Forum Diversity & Decolonising Circle discuss some of the processes and ways of being together that have helped their group come together, self-organise, and keep going for nearly 2 years. Learn more about the D&D circle here.
Going further in the work of decolonizing DAF and cultivating mutual aid
How my journey through DAF made me realise that much more needs to be done to acknowledge white supremacy patterns, learn from people already experiencing collapse, and cultivate mutual aid in a spirit of accountability.
The Lenca in El Salvador Encourage Us to Share our Own Valued Stories
Insights from Chief Leonel Chevez, of the Lenca tribe of El Salvador, on how stories should be passed down like seeds from one generation to the next, for humans to journey through collapse.
Call recording: Q&A with Chris Tröndle
In this conversation, we discussed the activities of Camp Collapse, who use storytelling, performance art and immersive art forms to stimulate conversations around our predicament; and we touched on Chris’s MA thesis, titled “The End of the World as We Know it: Hope, Despair and Action among Deep Adapters.”
Insights from the Diversity and Decolonising Circle
In this webinar, the members of the DAF Diversity and Decolonising Circle will be discussing some learnings and personal changes that have come out of their work.
How I brought Deep Adaptation into my workplace
How becoming deeply involved as a Deep Adaptation Forum volunteer has helped me grow more tolerant and confident – and how I’ve been introducing practices and workshops from the Forum into my workspace.
How I abandoned the field of offshore finance and became a Deep Adaptation volunteer
How I became active as a Deep Adaptation volunteer, and eventually started talking about Deep Adaptation in the context of an adult education course.
How I decided to take action on anti-racism and decolonising
How my journey into the Deep Adaptation Forum has helped me (with some help from the I Ching) awaken more fully to the reality of racism and colonisation, and enabled me to take action on these topics.
How I found my way and a role to play in the Deep Adaptation Forum
How I became a moderator in various Deep Adaptation groups, and started to be involved in making DA spaces safer.