Consultant
lauren@incite.co.za

If things are going to stay the same around here, things are going to have to change. - Guiseppe Di Lampedusa

Lauren’s academic background in economics and politics has allowed her to develop her interest in socio-economic development. What interests her most are the links between politics, economics and society. This lead her to pursue interests in systems and systems thinking.

After a year in South Korea, Lauren returned to Cape Town to write her MA thesis which focused on complexity theory (systems thinking), understanding and ethics. During this time, she worked as a consultant and volunteer researcher. She also attended colloquiums and worked as a research assistant at the Centre for Studies in Complexity, and continues her association with the Centre while at Incite.

Lauren works as a consultant at Incite involved in sustainability strategy, reporting and advocacy work. She continues to blog her ideas on sustainability, difference and complexity.

Education

Master of Art cum laude (Complexity Theory, Knowledge, Ethics)
University of Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa)

Bachelor or Art (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)
University of Stellenbosch (Western Cape, South Africa)

Passions
Books, ideas, utopia, film and interesting people.

Personal philosophy
How we understand ourselves and the world affects how we are and how we act.