Graham wrote:
> Simon wrote
> > As such, it surprises and worries me a little to so seldom see mention of
> > the importance of UNLEARNING on posts to this list. Without it, effective
> > personal and organizational transformation cannot take place successfully.
> > In unstructured environments where managerial control and understanding is
> > absent- attitude is paramount.
> >
> > Unlearning is a pre-requisite to progress and learning- "free your mind
> > and the rest will follow", as the vast majority of people in South Africa
> > will tell you!
>
> The problem is a constant theme through the posts, I think. I am very
> interested in this because of my interest in indoctrination.
>
> Just speculating, I think that unlearning often requires learning,
> particularly learning not to worry too much about fear and confusion, and
> learning to step out of one's comfort zone. Thinking of your case, I also
> think it probably involves learning how to look for help, to experiment
> and seek out alternatives, when we are stumped.
I don't understand "unlearning." Indeed, I'm still learning about
learning--sort of a double loop activity that fills much of my time. If I
believe something, or act a certain way, based on lessons I've learned in
my past--and I need to change my behavior or actions (I'm supposing that
this is the basis for unlearning), then must I unlearn the lessons (as one
must untie the rope to avoid cutting it!). Or do I learn something more
profound, more attractive, than the old lesson? (Here I'm thinking of
Fritz' concept of an oscillating structure being replaced by a resolving
structure)
Anyway--if you don't mind tutoring--please someone explain unlearning and
its' relationship to learning.
regards,
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