Small Arcs of Larger Circles: Framing through Other Patterns

by Nora Bateson

With this in mind, I have combined the Greek words syn/sym (together) and mathesi, (to learn), to create symmathesy (learning together). A working definition of symmathesy might look like this: Symmathesy (noun): (Pronounced: sym-math-a-see) 1. an entity formed over time by contextual mutual learning through interaction. For example, an ecosystem at any scale, like a body, family, or forest is a symmathesy. 2. the process of contextual mutual learning through interaction. Symmathesize (verb, intrans.): to generate contextual mutual learning through the process of interaction between multiple variables in a living entity.