On Tue, 27 Jun 1995, Roland Foerster wrote:
> I always use this picture of an onion for the different layers of
> mental models. This statement also says that I think there are
> different layers!
>
> To my understanding they differ in change ability! That means the
> on the outside they are, the easier they can be changed, the deeper
> in the inside, the harder to change!
>
> This also refers to the difference between change and transformation.
> If only outer layers (easily altered) are involved I'm talking of
> change. If the very deep layers of mental models (or beliefs) are
> involved and altered, then I think we use the word transformation.
This matches the way I'm approaching this operationally:
Surface <------------> Deeper (the inner layers of the onion)
Easier to <------------> Harder to
change change
And, I'll add:
Easier to Harder to
see <------------> be aware of
(aware) (semi-aware
and unaware)
Less <------------> More Threatening
Threatening
Are there other dimensions?
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