Terminology

A Guide to Liminal School Terminology

At Liminal School, we navigate the transformative times with a unique vocabulary that reflects our commitment to holistic growth and systemic understanding. Here's a summary of key terms used on our website:

• Collective Wisdom: The shared knowledge, insights, and experiences of a community. Liminal School values Collective Wisdom as a source of strength and innovation, recognizing that diverse perspectives contribute to a richer understanding of complex issues.

• Continuous Learning: An ongoing, lifelong process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. At Liminal School, Continuous Learning is not just a practice but a philosophy that recognizes the rapid pace of change and the need for adaptive learning in transformative times.

• Interdisciplinary Learning: The integration of knowledge and methodologies from multiple disciplines to address complex challenges. Liminal School embraces Interdisciplinary Learning as a framework that transcends traditional academic boundaries, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

• Interstructure: The collective noun describing the totality of a complex society's built environment, institutions, beliefs, and practices, as well as the interrelationships between them. Liminal School explores Interstructure as a key element in understanding the interconnected fabric of societal systems.

• Liminal Epochs: Periods of significant societal transition and evolution. Liminal School explores Liminal Epochs as opportunities for profound shifts in thinking, structures, and collective consciousness, recognizing them as pivotal moments in history.

• Social Autopoiesis: The self-renewing processes within a society that contribute to its evolution. Liminal School engages with Social Autopoiesis as a concept highlighting the dynamic, adaptive nature of social systems and their ability to shape their own development.

• Systems Thinking: A holistic approach that views systems as interconnected and interdependent, emphasizing the understanding of how parts influence the whole. At Liminal School, Systems Thinking is a foundational concept guiding our exploration of complex, interconnected phenomena.

• Time Between Worlds: A period of profound societal transformation, characterized by uncertainty and the emergence of new paradigms. Liminal School views the Time Between Worlds as a space for growth, adaptation, and the reimagining of systems and structures.

Embark on a journey of exploration and understanding at Liminal School, where these terms serve as guideposts in navigating the complexities of transformative times. Join us in embracing a language that reflects the depth and interconnectedness of the systems shaping our collective future.