Objects, Categories, Territories & Maps
Introducing BFNow Self-Study Module 2
This is the second in a weekly series of posts introducing you to the modules in the BFNow Self-Study program.
Module 2 supports you in exploring two modes of perceiving and thinking (i.e. two modes of cognition).
The first mode is based on objects and categorical thinking. Everyone uses this mode since it’s “hard-wired” into our brains, meshes well with language and is often very practical, although error prone.
The second mode is based on mappable territories and system thinking. Not everyone uses this mode although we all have the brain functions to do so. It's a powerful tool for generating fresh insights and deeper understanding. We're putting it to use in the series on Dealing with Dominator Behavior.
The goal here isn’t to replace the object/categorical mode with the second mode. That would be too categorical 🙂. Rather, it's to expand the toolkit and go beyond the monopoly that the object/categorical mode has in many people. We want to become adept at both modes and able to apply each as appropriate.
This module has both considerable conceptual depth and two of the most mind-expanding experientials, in Exploration 1 and Exploration 3. Definitely not to be missed!
From the perspective of the Foundational Keys, it contributes to Systems literacy, HumanOS literacy and Being Skillful with Diverse Modes of Cognition.
Here are the pages:
Objects, Categories, Territories & Maps – Module 2 Overview
Categories & Categorical Thinking – Exploration 2
Territories & Maps – Exploration 3
Territories Examples – Exploration 4
Map Patterns & Metaphors – Exploration 5
For quick access to the other modules, please see About BFNow Self-Study. For a more detailed orientation to both the content and process of the Self-Study program, see BFNow Self-Study Orientation.