Assuming an Experimenter Identity

There is no right or wrong and no failures in an experiments, only the noticing of the effects of ones actions.

Our schooling has discouraged this by teaching us to fear "mistakes" and prioritise the “right answer” over curiosity and exploration. This mindset conditions us to avoid risks, suppress creativity, and seek external validation rather than trusting our ability to adapt and learn.

In contrast, the essence of experimentation lies in embracing uncertainty, viewing unexpected outcomes as valuable feedback, and recognising that every action contributes to our growth and understanding. By reclaiming this perspective, we can cultivate resilience, foster innovation, and reframe challenges as opportunities for discovery.

You can declare yourself to be an experimenter, and assume this new identity, if you haven't already. This will include developing observation skills, so you start noticing things you hadn't seen before.