Preparation for the Exposé and PM 2 Presentation: Coaching with Karin Fink

2024-02-21

As the dust settles from the whirlwind of preparation for my PM 1 presentation, the spotlight now shifts to the culmination of weeks of research, refinement, and anticipation: the PM 2 presentation. It's the moment of truth, where all the pieces of the puzzle come together, and the vision for my thesis project begins to take shape.

Reflecting on the journey thus far, it's remarkable to see how much ground we, my fellow students and I, have covered in such a short span of time. Just a month ago, we stood before our peers and mentors, outlining the broad strokes of our thesis domain and research focus. Now, armed with valuable and overwhelming amounts of feedback and insights, we're poised to present a more polished and refined version of our projects.

Central to this progress in my work are the three distinct content-related research fields the faculty recommended to explore: commoning, mindshifting, and bioregioning. Each of these areas holds its own promise and potential, offering unique perspectives and avenues for inquiry. With a solid foundation laid by four key texts, I am ready to delve deeper into these fields, unraveling their complexities and uncovering their relevance to our thesis.

The recommended content related references include:

• Helfrich, S., & Bollier, D. (2020). Frei, fair und lebendig: Die Macht der Commons. Transcript Verlag. DOI: 10.14361/9783839455746

• Ostrom, E. (2015). Governing the commons: The evolution of institutions for collective action. Cambridge University Press.

• Great Mindshift, Key Concepts: Great Mindshift (https://greatmindshift.org/key-concepts/great-mindshift/)

• Wearne, S., Hubbard, E., Jónás, K., & Wilke, M. (Year). A learning journey into contemporary bioregionalism. People and Nature, Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1002/pan3.10548

For the methodology, the recommendation was:

• Sclavi, M. (2008). An Italian Lady Goes to the Bronx. Ipoc Di Pietro Condemi.

In the days and weeks ahead, my focus will be on immersing myself in these research fields, probing their intricacies, and connecting the dots between theory and practice. It's an exhilarating journey of discovery and exploration, one that promises to challenge assumptions, spark new insights, and ultimately shape the trajectory of my thesis project.

Stay tuned as I document this unfolding adventure, sharing my reflections, discoveries, and perhaps even a few surprises along the way. The road ahead may be winding and uncertain, but with curiosity as my compass and determination as my guide, I'm ready to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.

PS: I mapped today's session to keep track of things and discovered, it is even more complex that I thought . Take a look at it and let me know in the comments, what you think.