Otto follows up on that idea with two of his own reflections: “You cannot change a system unless you change consciousness,” and “You cannot change consciousness unless the system can see and sense itself.”

In Social Presencing Theater we begin by acknowledging that wisdom lives in all systems, individual and collective, and that change is a naturally unfolding process.

the ecological divide, the social divide, and the spiritual divide. We invite players to embody these three challenges in every 4-D Map.

Together, with those near us and those around the planet, we co-create the societies in which we live.

Our decisions must consider the well-being of those who have been excluded.

There is no right or wrong experience—only learning.

We are both a co-creator of the social body and an observer of details.

Maps are made for deep learning. We do not judge them as good or bad. We are not attached to outcomes. We use them to learn about the hidden aspects of the systems that we co-create. All maps hold some truth about a system, and all are regarded as expressing or showing movement forward toward deeper understanding and skillful action.

grounding principles