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December 4, 2025Journal of Awareness-Based Systems ChangeOpen Access

Creating the Middle Space

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RHRarrtjiwuy Melanie HerdmanCRClaire Rafferty

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Overview

This analysis uncovers metaphors that enhance knowledge systems in Yolŋu communities, highlighting their influence on shared understanding.

Key Points

  • Yolŋu knowledge systems are explored through powerful living metaphors that foster community engagement.
  • Key metaphors demonstrate how community-led processes facilitate the creation of middle spaces.
  • Observational analysis of community practices reveals the significance of metaphors in knowledge transmission.
  • This approach highlights the need for Yolŋu leadership to guide influence toward meaningful actions.

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Herdman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca200chttps://doi.org/10.47061/jasc.v5i2.11188
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