MULTISPECIES APARTHEID: SYSTEMIC METALOGUES AND PRAXIS WITH INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS LEADERS ON MULTISPECIES RELATIONSHIPS AND PROCESS

Abstract

Abstract

 The aim of the paper is to reflect on experiential learning with indigenous knowledge holders in a range of contexts as an antidote to species apartheid and apartheid  in the arts and sciences . Balancing individualism and collectivism  requires  an evolutionary approach through respectful dialogue and changing the way in which we relate to living systems. This has implications for the way we ‘do’ the sciences  and the way in which we engage with one another and other species. The paper reflects on relationships with human beings and the many forms of life on which we are co-dependent as hybrid species. It is time to change the way in which we do science. It needs to be more intersubjective in order to test out ideas and to make a difference together .

The forthcoming volume xxxxxxxxx is rooted in community contexts where members of our transboundary community of practice work to co-create good will through setting  up local hubs that make a difference. The process, medium  and the message are linked to and extend Marshall McLuhan’s phrase .

New science needs to engage with those who have lived experience. Instead of doing research on we need to do research with co-creators to enable ‘conscious evolution’ to use Banathy’s term  This  book uses co-authorship through mixed methods using story telling , participatory action research, Zoom to link us across spaces and places and the innovative use of ICT. We build our collaborative writing through a  form of metalogue to ensure that we avoid ventriloquy – speaking for others and talking over others. Together we strive to learn from one another across cultures and disciplines to redress Species Apartheid.