Participatory Wisdom: The Citizen Science of Contemplation with Marc Santolini
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In this discussion, lead by systems scientist and Life Itself Praxis Hub co-founder, Marc Santolini, we explore the intersection between contemplative practices and scientific research, specifically in the context of impact-driven initiatives and citizen science projects.
The Conversation
Marc emphasizes the importance of participation and inclusion of stakeholders in order to achieve sustainable development goals and enable collaborative action. The role of contemplative practices in increasing relational well-being, both in terms of self-relationships and relationships with others and the world is important to research to provide better frameworks for this to occur.
Marc describes his work at the Life Itself hub, where the praxis research team investigate the effects of contemplative practices on individuals and explore the interface between contemplative practices and scientific methodology. The goal is to create frameworks for sharing practices and insights, making them more accessible and replicable. Marc proposes a new epistemology for a meta-modern science that integrates contemplative practices and diverse forms of knowing, while also considering the importance of dialogue and participatory approaches.
About Marc
Marc Santolini is a research fellow at the Learning Planet Institute (Université Paris Cité) and co-founder of the Life Itself Praxis Hub. With a background in network science and epistemology, his work focuses on innovation, collaboration, and learning within open and citizen science communities. As a core resident of the Praxis Hub, Marc investigates how collective practices impact relational well-being and foster group self-regulatory processes.
To learn more about Marc and his work you can visit his website: https://marcsantolini.com/
