What does the word inquiry conjure up in your mind? A scientist, or at least anyone who holds the view that the truth is out there to be discovered, might interpret the word as meaning a rigorous investigation to determine what is true. It is a fair understanding. In the context of co-design practice in complex systems, we suggest that the idea of inquiry is more usefully understood as a process of developing relationships and learning through the process of asking questions. Such questions are born out of curiosity and a sense that there is much to be learned from each other. The assumption is that we can enable the growth of human systems through supportive inquiry. It is not the search for factual truths about ...
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