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Assessment of Carbon Neutrality of Comprehensive Urban Plans: A Case Study of 12 Cities in Gyeonggi–Do, Korea
Ga-Eun Lee,
Jin-Oh Kim
Posted: 19 November 2024
Assessing the Impact of Hermetic Storage Technology on Storage Quantity and Post-harvest Storage losses among smallholding Maize Farmers in Nepal
Depak Kumar Nepali,
and Keshav Lall Maharjan
Posted: 19 November 2024
Experiencing Traumatic Violence: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of One Man’s Lived Experience of a Violent Attack Involving a Knife
Zoe Partington,
R. Stephen Walsh,
Danielle Labhardt
Posted: 19 November 2024
How Might Socio-Economic Aspects Impact the Settlement Patterns of Haitians and Jamaicans in U.S. cities? Focus on New York and Miami Metropolitan Areas
Ivan N. Alov,
Marko D. Petrović
Posted: 19 November 2024
Quantum Epistemology and Mode 4 Knowledge Production: Catalyzing Transformative Learning for a Complex World
Pitshou Moleka
In an era of unprecedented global challenges, the limitations of traditional, siloed approaches to knowledge production have become increasingly apparent. The prevailing Newtonian, mechanistic worldview that has long dominated Western academic and scientific paradigms is proving insufficient in the face of the complex, interconnected, and rapidly changing realities that humanity now confronts. Recognizing this imperative, pioneering scholars have begun to explore alternative epistemological frameworks that can more effectively navigate the uncertainty, ambiguity, and nonlinearity of the 21st century. This article introduces the groundbreaking concepts of “Quantum Epistemology” and “Mode 4 Knowledge Production” - transformative new paradigms that draw upon insights from quantum physics, systems theory, integral theory, and emerging models of consciousness to radically reimagine the nature of knowledge, learning, and reality. Quantum Epistemology posits that knowledge is not a static, objective commodity to be accumulated, but rather a dynamic, participatory, and co-creative process rooted in the inherent interconnectedness of all phenomena. Mode 4 Knowledge Production, in turn, is a comprehensive framework for cultivating collaborative, transdisciplinary, and values-driven approaches to the generation, validation, and application of knowledge - empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to address the world’s most complex challenges in holistic, inclusive, and transformative ways. By integrating these pioneering concepts, this article makes several groundbreaking contributions. Firstly, it articulates a quantum-informed understanding of knowledge that transcends the limitations of traditional epistemologies, embracing the paradoxical, complementary, and contextual nature of reality. Secondly, it outlines the key principles and dimensions of Mode 4 Knowledge Production, including the centrality of diverse worldviews, the fusion of theory and practice, and the alignment of knowledge creation with values-based transformation. Thirdly, it provides a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating Mode 4 learning ecosystems that can harness the power of collective intelligence, adaptive capacity, and systemic change to catalyze positive global impact. Through the synthesis of empirical evidence, theoretical insights, and practical case studies, this article offers a compelling alternative to the prevailing knowledge production paradigms that have perpetuated fragmentation, reductionism, and the privileging of certain cultural perspectives over others. By empowering a shift towards Quantum Epistemology and Mode 4 Knowledge Production, this framework equips individuals, organizations, and communities around the world with the transformative learning capacities required to navigate complexity, foster adaptability, and drive breakthrough solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
In an era of unprecedented global challenges, the limitations of traditional, siloed approaches to knowledge production have become increasingly apparent. The prevailing Newtonian, mechanistic worldview that has long dominated Western academic and scientific paradigms is proving insufficient in the face of the complex, interconnected, and rapidly changing realities that humanity now confronts. Recognizing this imperative, pioneering scholars have begun to explore alternative epistemological frameworks that can more effectively navigate the uncertainty, ambiguity, and nonlinearity of the 21st century. This article introduces the groundbreaking concepts of “Quantum Epistemology” and “Mode 4 Knowledge Production” - transformative new paradigms that draw upon insights from quantum physics, systems theory, integral theory, and emerging models of consciousness to radically reimagine the nature of knowledge, learning, and reality. Quantum Epistemology posits that knowledge is not a static, objective commodity to be accumulated, but rather a dynamic, participatory, and co-creative process rooted in the inherent interconnectedness of all phenomena. Mode 4 Knowledge Production, in turn, is a comprehensive framework for cultivating collaborative, transdisciplinary, and values-driven approaches to the generation, validation, and application of knowledge - empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to address the world’s most complex challenges in holistic, inclusive, and transformative ways. By integrating these pioneering concepts, this article makes several groundbreaking contributions. Firstly, it articulates a quantum-informed understanding of knowledge that transcends the limitations of traditional epistemologies, embracing the paradoxical, complementary, and contextual nature of reality. Secondly, it outlines the key principles and dimensions of Mode 4 Knowledge Production, including the centrality of diverse worldviews, the fusion of theory and practice, and the alignment of knowledge creation with values-based transformation. Thirdly, it provides a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating Mode 4 learning ecosystems that can harness the power of collective intelligence, adaptive capacity, and systemic change to catalyze positive global impact. Through the synthesis of empirical evidence, theoretical insights, and practical case studies, this article offers a compelling alternative to the prevailing knowledge production paradigms that have perpetuated fragmentation, reductionism, and the privileging of certain cultural perspectives over others. By empowering a shift towards Quantum Epistemology and Mode 4 Knowledge Production, this framework equips individuals, organizations, and communities around the world with the transformative learning capacities required to navigate complexity, foster adaptability, and drive breakthrough solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
Posted: 19 November 2024
Psychological Factors and Performance in Basketball: The Relationship between Motivation, Basic Needs, and Commitment
NIKOLAOS KOSTOPOULOS,
THEODOROS RACHIOTIS,
STELLA AGROTOU,
PANAGIOTIS KOSTOPOULOS,
ELIAS ARMENIS
Posted: 18 November 2024
Effects of a Workplace Supervised Exercise on Psychological Capital: An Intervention Study
Carmen M. María Salvador-Ferrer,
Pedro A. Antonio Diaz-Fúnez,
Alvaro Carrera-Ruiz,
Enrique Garcia-Artero,
Montserrat Monserrat-Hernández,
Miguel A. Ángel Mañas-Rodríguez
Posted: 18 November 2024
Trauma-Informed Care as a Promising Avenue for Supporting the Transition to Adulthood Among Trauma-Exposed Youth: A Scoping Review
Alexandra Matte-Landry,
Annabelle Lemire-Harvey,
Amélie de Serres-Lafontaine,
Vanessa Fournier
Posted: 18 November 2024
Patterns of Discrimination Experiences and Social Capital Among Residents of Public Rental Housing in Korea: A Latent Class Analysis
Seong-Eun Kim,
Seran Jeon
Posted: 18 November 2024
Exploring The Nexus: Gender Equitable Attitudes & Financial Perceptions of Mexican Adolescents
Rhea Kartha,
Amita Vyas,
Nitasha Nagaraj
Posted: 18 November 2024
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