Solving for Pattern
Tom Haskins,
growing changing learning creating,
Jan 22, 2008
Interesting take on the epistemology of pattern recognition. Harold Jarche cites Paul Hawken, "The term solving for pattern was coined by Wendall Berry, and refers to a solution that addresses multiple problems instead of one. Solving for pattern arises naturally when one perceives problems as symptoms of systemic failure, rather than random errors requiring anodynes." Tom Haskins remarks, "When we have one thing on our mind, we cannot solve for pattern. The challenge is too complex, panoramic and overwhelming. We can, however, take pride in how focused, determined and clear we are with one thing on our mind."I'd like to say that a lot of the things that I look at that "aren't practical" or "don't make a difference in the classroom" are instances where I am 'solving for pattern' rather than addressing more narrowly defined issues.
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