I'm most drawn to the insight from your 4th footnote. Each next step in group size embeds the dynamics of those below. Even at the single (n=1) point perspective, there remains the dyad and dialogue between the inner and the outer perspective. This is then mirrored in the supersymmetry of what is inside and outside the dyad, the triad, etc. This is why it's critical to establish a healthy process at a small scale before practicing group relational processes at a larger scale.
The Hobbit addresses the cultivation of the heroic at the personal n=1 level. The Lord of the Rings addresses the cultivation of the heroic at the evolving, dynamic meta-team level.
Beautiful said, Jasen. Thank you for chiming in! As Hanzi says: "The inside is the outside" and (as is the outside in) and so forth . This is why attending to our process within, in-between, and among us is so important.
Hi again, Claudia. THIS is very high on my radar. We were limited on time when we spoke but this is one absolutely key element that I’m recognizing is emerging in Humanity’s Shift’s longer range goals. The small group or team optimized to support each other towards the advance of a common goal (and then to perhaps have the ability to interconnect with other teams on projects as necessary) is, I think, central to accommodating massive social change. I’m so very glad to see this well organized and persuasive exploration of the topic.
Exciting article! As a men's group leader, working with communion, brotherhood and support structures, I see the importance of nuancing between a band of persons supporting the indovidual life's of the members and a meta-team that has a mutual vision. I long for that!
The formula you are looking is this:
n! divided by 2×(𝑛−2)!2×(n−2)!
In words:
1. n! means "n factorial," which is the product of all positive integers up to 𝑛
2. (n−2)! is the factorial of 𝑛−2
3. This formula simplifies to the number of combinations of 2 elements from 𝑛
Much to respond and engage with here Claudia!
I'm most drawn to the insight from your 4th footnote. Each next step in group size embeds the dynamics of those below. Even at the single (n=1) point perspective, there remains the dyad and dialogue between the inner and the outer perspective. This is then mirrored in the supersymmetry of what is inside and outside the dyad, the triad, etc. This is why it's critical to establish a healthy process at a small scale before practicing group relational processes at a larger scale.
The Hobbit addresses the cultivation of the heroic at the personal n=1 level. The Lord of the Rings addresses the cultivation of the heroic at the evolving, dynamic meta-team level.
Beautiful said, Jasen. Thank you for chiming in! As Hanzi says: "The inside is the outside" and (as is the outside in) and so forth . This is why attending to our process within, in-between, and among us is so important.
Hi again, Claudia. THIS is very high on my radar. We were limited on time when we spoke but this is one absolutely key element that I’m recognizing is emerging in Humanity’s Shift’s longer range goals. The small group or team optimized to support each other towards the advance of a common goal (and then to perhaps have the ability to interconnect with other teams on projects as necessary) is, I think, central to accommodating massive social change. I’m so very glad to see this well organized and persuasive exploration of the topic.
Exciting article! As a men's group leader, working with communion, brotherhood and support structures, I see the importance of nuancing between a band of persons supporting the indovidual life's of the members and a meta-team that has a mutual vision. I long for that!
The formula you are looking is this:
n! divided by 2×(𝑛−2)!2×(n−2)!
In words:
1. n! means "n factorial," which is the product of all positive integers up to 𝑛
2. (n−2)! is the factorial of 𝑛−2
3. This formula simplifies to the number of combinations of 2 elements from 𝑛