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For nearly two decades, the theory of Spiral Dynamics has been used to dynamically model human evolution and information systems. In that time, however, many different versions and applications of the model have emerged. This article will diachronically trace the history of Spiral Dynamics, from the foundational theory of Clare Graves to its initia...
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... Adult learning and development scholarship identify linkages between how well adults can navigate complexity and ambiguity using models of hierarchical cognitive thinking [3,12,13,14,15]. Moreover, the evidence suggests that dynamic changes in the ability to problem-solve among adults require a forward change in their psychosocial realities [16,17]. ...
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