How Nature Designs: The Six Pillars of a Thriving System
Before diving into the story below, it’s important to understand the architecture of this metaphorical tree. This is not just a poetic exercise; it is a living framework inspired by the six pillars of a Complex Adaptive System for Transition (CAST).
Each pillar reflects a vital element of regenerative design, woven together to create a system that mirrors the balance and intelligence of nature. The tree is more than a metaphor — it is a way of seeing and designing. Its roots, trunk, branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits embody the interconnected principles that guide living systems and regenerative processes.
These six pillars — nature, community, living systems theory, generative artificial intelligence, nature finance, and regenerative production -by humans — are the foundation for a system that thrives in reciprocity and balance. They are not static components but dynamic, interwoven forces that together sustain the tree — and the world it belongs to.
As you read about The Tree That Remembers, keep these six pillars in mind. They are the invisible architecture of a regenerative future, the design principles that can guide us…
