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This AI-generated summary captures a rich conversation between the Unlearning Huddle hosts, Josiane and Bhav, and Learning Huddle host Naomi on 17th April 2025. Together, they explore the nuances of unlearning, the interplay between learning and unlearning, and the power of peer-led spaces to support growth and transformation.
The team discussed the concept of unlearning and its relationship to learning, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing the shadow in the learning process. They explored the idea of unlearning as a parallel universe outside of modernity, where it's not about doing something with the learning, but rather being different as a result of the unlearning process. The group also discussed the importance of creating enabling and caring spaces for growth, and the potential for future unlearning huddles.
Exploring Learning Through Huddles and Relationships
In the meeting, Josiane, Naomi, and Bhav discussed the insights and learnings from their huddles. They considered the role of centering in the learning and unlearning processes, with Naomi suggesting that the learning happens in the in-between moments and in small, informal conversations. They also discussed the idea of cross-pollination and the importance of relationships in the learning process. The team agreed to continue exploring these ideas and to share their insights with the Huddlecraft team.
Naomi's Single Host Experience and Unlearning
In the meeting, Naomi discussed her experience as a single host, noting that she initially had a gravitational pull on the group but eventually stepped back to allow others to take the lead. She also mentioned that the group's dynamics and the timing of sessions, including a three-week break, contributed to the group's success. Naomi emphasized the importance of gently inviting people into the center and not forcing them to follow a specific agenda. She also highlighted the need for a balance between those who want tangible results and those who prefer a more meta approach. Josiane and Bhav... discussed the differences between learning and unlearning, with Josiane suggesting that unlearning is more about experiencing something that changes you rather than gaining tangible knowledge. The group also touched on the idea of unlearning being the shadow side of the learning family.
Exformation and the Learning Process
In the meeting, Bhav discussed the concept of "exformation" or learning to not know, which he had read about in a book. Josiane and Naomi also contributed to the discussion, with Naomi sharing her experience of foregrounding and backgrounding in the learning process. The group also discussed the importance of acknowledging and addressing the shadow and grief in the learning process.
Unlearning for Personal Growth and Transformation