Journal•ISSN: 0260-4027
World Futures
Taylor & Francis
About: World Futures is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Consciousness & Politics. It has an ISSN identifier of 0260-4027. Over the lifetime, 1458 publications have been published receiving 9278 citations.
Topics: Consciousness, Politics, Sustainability, Creativity, Globalization
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TL;DR: In this article, a new dynamical mechanism for information processing in mind and brain is proposed, which can be formulated as an itinerant motion in ultra-high dimensional dynamical systems, which may give a new realm of the dynamic information processing.
Abstract: We propose a new dynamical mechanism for information processing in mind and brain. We emphasize that a hermeneutic process is one of the key processes manifesting the functions of the brain and that it can be formulated as an itinerant motion in ultrahigh dimensional dynamical systems, which may give a new realm of the dynamic information processing. Our discussions are based on the notion of chaotic information processing and the observations of biological chaos.
302 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a hybrid system, whereby central planning is no longer operative, market forces have not really set in yet, and combined drawbacks of both systems are strongly felt.
Abstract: The scocialist system suffers a systemic, political and structural‐economic crisis. Reforms implemented to varying degrees in different countries have so far procured a hybrid system, whereby central planning is no longer operative, market forces have not really set in yet, and combined drawbacks of both systems are strongly felt. To offer chances of success the reforms need to be comprehensive enough to enable qualitative change: the realignment of economic policy, restructuring and demonopolization, decentralization and diversification of ownership, more market orientation, monetary measures, stress on competitiveness and opening to the global economy, as well as modifications of income distribution and social structure are all required. At the same time the process largely depends on the advances of Gorbachev's perestroika, while the nature of the newly emerging systems remains rather uncertain.
167 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the methodology of transdisciplinarity, and conclude that we are at the threshold of a New Renaissance, with the notion of "levels of reality", the logic of included middle, and universal interdependence.
Abstract: In this article, I will describe the methodology of transdisciplinarity. My analysis will be divided in several parts: what means “beyond disciplines”; the distinction between multidisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity, indisciplinarity, and transdisciplinarity; the definition of disciplinary boundaries; the axioms of the methodology of transdisciplinarity: the notion of “levels of Reality”; the logic of included middle; and the universal interdependence. I will conclude by asserting that we are at the threshold of a New Renaissance.
137 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the idea of becoming a transdisciplinary individual was developed, and the origins and contemporary currents of transdisciplinarity were traced from 1972 to present day, and traits of individuals involved in transdisciplinary projects were explored.
Abstract: This article develops the idea of becoming a transdisciplinary individual, and begins by tracing the origins and contemporary currents of transdisciplinarity (from 1972 to present day). Using Nicolescu's earlier concept of a transdisciplinary attitude as an intellectual springboard, this article explores the traits of individuals involved in transdisciplinary projects. Emergent from the literature are four overarching dimensions of understanding what is entailed in becoming and being a transdisciplinary individual: (a) an appreciation of an array of skills, characteristics, and personality traits aligned with a transdisciplinary attitude; (b) acceptance of the idea that transdisciplinary individuals are intellectual risk takers and institutional transgressors; (c) insights into the nuances of transdisciplinary practice and attendant virtues; (d) a respect for the role of creative inquiry, cultural diversity, and cultural relativism. More research is needed on the subjective and embodied experiences of tra...
123 citations
TL;DR: Work and Integrity; The Crisis and Promise of Professionalism in America, by William M. Sullivan, in association with the Carnegie Foundation, offers insight into the social and civic history of pr...
Abstract: Work and Integrity; The Crisis and Promise of Professionalism in America, by William M. Sullivan, in association with the Carnegie Foundation, offers insight into the social and civic history of pr...
112 citations