Regenerative TimeLab Quests 2024

QUEST 1

Non-Linear Time & Space
An invitation to challenge our understanding of causality and continuity, opening doors to speculative fiction and philosophical enquiry into the nature of reality.
This Quest explores topics like Deep Time, Longterm Thinking, Regenerative Futures, Regenerative Spaces, Spatial Narratives and Time Perception.
QUEST 2

The Art of Regenerative Being
During this research & learning journey we dive into the existential questions of how to live a conscious and regenerative life in times of change & crisis.
This Quest explores topics like Regeneration, Meaning, Resilience, Belonging, Being, Minimalism and how to overcome existing patterns.
QUEST 3

ReWild your Human Nature
We are all nature and wild at heart, but we got disconnected to the roots of all life. How can we rewild ourselves and bring back some wilderness in our artificial environments.
This Quest explores topics like Multispecies Communication, Biodiversity, Biophilia, Wildlife Tracking, Nature Immersions, Rewilding Perception, Animism.

C A L L F O R C O L L A B O R A T I O N

The Regenerative TimeLab is a curated, open platform for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Currently we are in the final phase of defining the Quests.
We are looking for partners, sponsors and collaborators.

As soon as the critical mass of required resources and/or funding is reached, a Quest will be officially opened.
In the meanwhile we work on all Quests on a bootstrap mode and run experiences, events and research sprints on a voluntary base.

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R E G E N E R A T I V E T I M E L A B Q U E S T D Y N A M I C

Building an ongoing learning loop

Regenerative TimeLab activities are centred around experiential research quests to fully immerse oneself in the complexity of a topic.

Each Quest consists of 4 phases in a non-linear, but circular and iterative timeline, encompassing the journey through disruptions and contradictions. This circularity and interconnectedness reflects the fluid and multifaceted nature of time itself and encourages a deeper understanding of its crucial role in transformation. Our approach facilitates a seamless transition from awareness to action by fostering self-agency and responsiveness, integrating the concept of 'regenerative time literacy' to adapt to ongoing societal change.

ReConnect

This initial phase involves assembling a diverse group of individuals who bring their perspectives and existing knowledge to shape the Quest. It's a phase of orientation and commitment, fostering a community capable of collaborative exploration.

ReSearch

Following the formation of our collaborative group, we delve into various research methodologies according to the needs of the Quest. This phase might include traditional data collection like surveys and literature reviews, but primarily focuses on our research-by-design approach, where experiential data is gathered to inform deeper qualitative analyses.

ReLearn

As data is collected and experiences unfold, participants undergo a learning process that is both self-directed and guided by mentors. Peer-to-peer co-learning sessions are integral, allowing for shared insights and enhanced engagement, which may spur further inquiries and experimentation.

ReDesign

The insights and learnings from previous phases are then used to prototype new processes, products, or experiences. This phase closes the loop but also feeds into the next cycle of Quests, embodying the principles of systemic design to ensure that each solution informs and improves the overall system.

What are Quests?

Each Quest is a co-creatively designed emergent learning journey, an exploration of different subtopics to fully explore. The Lab offers and curates different exploration opportunities in form of artistic interventions, inspirational salons, immersive experiences in urban or wilderness settings, gatherings to integrate and make sense, spaces to create and take action.
A TimeLab Quest is an invitation for curious humans to explore specific challenging questions of our current times. You can decide to embark on the journey as an individual or join a Time Circle. These Time Circles are small groups of people that already know each other and want to collectively explore a topic, or are curated from our team to have multidisciplinary perspectives on a topic. As Time Circle, you enter a liminal Time & Space dedicated to collective ReSearching, ReLearning and ReDesigning, designing your very own learning journey.
Our laboratory specializes in scientific research using a variety of methods:
- field experiments
- experiential approaches like phenomenology, observational strategies including cross-sectional studies
- research through design
- traditional qualitative and quantitative methods.

Depending on the context, we either conduct comprehensive research on a specific topic or contribute new insights to ongoing studies.
All Quests are guided by in depth mentoring by one of our specialized members and collaborators.
The TimeLab Quests have no set time frame, nor defined ending with a certificate. Our approach is 100 % process oriented, collectively embarking on a explorative journey, to learn how to stay sane and engaged in times of insanity and uncertainty. A circular and iterative process to deepen the learning and transformation. This takes time.
Joining a Quest is a full time education. Meaning when you decide to embark on this journey, you decide to fully commit to learning a new regenerative way of being. This can’t be done 9-5 or just as a hobby after your daily job. It is a decision you make. It is intentionally time spent to redesign your life. Each person has different priorities and responsibilities in life, and we’ll carefully design the journey so that each participant can have the best learning experience.
is an integral part of our offering and supports participants in changing their perspectives, behaviours and worldviews. Our offers challenge limiting beliefs, create new time & spaces for thinking and fosters personal and collective growth. The immersive experiences throughout the Quests are designed to bridge the gap between complex challenges and actionable insights. The transformation of ones mindset and behavior happens mostly after the experience in the reflection and integration phase.
Long-lasting transformation occurs when experiences are integrated into daily life. In this era of mass digitalization, we prioritize local engagement and in-person interactions. We collaborate with local professionals from Berlin and its surroundings to establish a strong educational connection and a supportive network. Our face-to-face sessions in various environments help you develop regenerative behavior patterns for daily life, connect with your local ecosystem, and apply your learnings directly. Additionally, we embrace an international perspective, learning globally to inform our local actions. This approach enables you to initiate your own ripple effects of regenerative actions in your community, fostering change from the ground up.
We also don’t have the answers yet, so these quests are invitations to co-creatively experiment and explore different topics by asking questions, experiencing, holding space for emergence and collective sense making.
Translating insights into tangible appetizers
All findings and insights of the Quests will be spread with the larger audience, to cross-pollinate diverse perspectives and make a contribution to reach the critical mass needed to foster systemic change. The translation of those insights can take shape in any form of art, exhibitions, inspiring articles, collaborative projects etc.