One of the basic bias of the dominant paradigm is our altered perception. In this article, I will approach this issue from the natural sciences perspective, giving some concrete examples on how ecological literacy can enable us see the unseen connections, networks and living systems behind them. Through these examples, I will emphasize the role of the scientific knowledge...
In the opening years of the 21st century, we face enormous challenges. We can no longer afford the luxury of pursuing various intellectual and vocational disciplines apart from environmental and social realities. We must reform our economy and way of life towards a life sustaining society. To do this, we need a “ecoliterate” citizenry, aware of our interconnectedness with...
The year 2024 has been deeply transformative for the IES community. Through the Open Spaces cycle, "Building Mycelium", we came together to reflect, share, and co-create from our ecopsychological roots. These spaces allowed us to strengthen our global network, integrate meaningful learnings, and plant seeds for a regenerative future. Inspired by the metaphor of the mycelium—those invisible networks that...
