Hi TOK List,
  I came across this idea and thought it was relevant to both the Theory Of Knowledge in general and W I I Thrive in particular. It is called "Living Theory" and it basically combines and applied research mentality with values and wisdom in the real world of one's actual personal life.

Here is a quote:

"I believe that each person has a responsibility to try to enhance their educational influence, while realising their other myriad responsibilities to: themselves; their
family and friends; more distanced people such as employers and local community; and to contribute to the flourishing of humanity. This leads me to ask, 'how can
I improve my practice (whatever that might be) and improve my educational influence in my own learning and life, the learning and lives of others, and the
social formations within which we live?' Such questions are often treated as though they are independent and have no relationship to the person asking them, even
though scientists spend a lot of time trying to reduce the 'contamination' of the humans involved by, for instance, using randomised controlled trials. The attempt
to take the researcher out of research that is developing practice and knowledge can be problematic in the physical sciences and even more so in the social sciences
and educational research, which often try to emulate them; Living Theory research offers a productive resolution."

Best,
Gregg

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