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Structured dialogic design
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The science of Structured Dialogic Design (SDD) is a branch of systems sciences with applications in social sciences. The historical context The history of the science of Structured Dialogic Design finds its foundations in the 1970s. It emerged as an application of systems sciences in social contexts, out of cybernetics, and the science of complex systems, especially in the sphere of social systems. The seventies were an era of institutional transition across the globe. History had turned a page, fueled by activism that had been fermenting during the rise of the post world war II industrial expansion. Engineering grappled with rising complexity. The eyes of the world were lifted to the heavens as new ground to explore. At the same times, the heart of the world was called to the struggles of the planet itself. Popular authors like Rachael Carson spoke of the silent spring. Earth Day was introduced. In the US, the United States Environmental Protection Agency was established. An ethos of environmental concern was rising, and in Germany it was punctuated by the words of Heinrich von Lersner, head of the (Umweltbundesamt) as he struggled with the technology of collective decision making: "... the greatest demand in the future will not be for coal, oil or natural gas; it will be for the time we need to adapt our laws, behaviors and technologies to the new requirements." The history of Structured Dialogic Design is a story of contributions from many people. However, some names stand out. This document might not be complete, but it probably honors the key pioneers. Aurelio Peccei Aurelio Peccei Hasan Özbekhan Hasan Özbekhan John Warfield John N. Warfield was the first to propose in 1973;; the application of the principle of Interpretive Structural Modeling in the analysis of complex socioeconomic systems. ISM is a major consensus method in the application of SDD in the arena of practice. Aleco Christakis Aleco Christakis and his group are credited for the formulation of the science of Structured dialogic design in its present form. The scientific grounding is based on 4 axioms, 7 laws, 6 Consensus Building Methods, 7 Geometrical/Graphic Language Patterns, 3 phases, and 4 Stages of Interactive Inquiry. Two recent books, "Co-laboratories of democracy: how people harness their collective wisdom to create the future" and The Talking Point:Creating an Environment for Exploring Complex Meaning provide details of its application. Typical Applications Obama Vision Dialogue Design with dialogue Universal Design for Learning in Michigan Schools Cyprus Peace Bazaar Act Beyond Borders project in Middle East Civil Society Dialogue project in Cyprus See Also
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