An education system, through the lens of Nora Bateson, can be seen as an intricate, interwoven tapestry of relationships, cultures, and ecosystems where learning transcends the mere transmission of information. It's a living organism where ideas, values, and experiences coalesce, allowing for the continual redefinition of knowledge and understanding. This dynamic entity thrives on the symbiosis between teachers, students, communities, and the natural world, adapting and evolving with each interaction. An education system, then, is not just the amalgamation of curricula and institutions, but a recursive process that nurtures the development of holistic, adaptive intelligence and fosters an ongoing, collective inquiry into one’s place within the larger web of life.

See also: mutual learning, systems theory, complexity, systems thinking, critical thinking