An open group conversation in which curiosity, and curious people, are prioritized.

Speak From Role. Everyone who speaks needs to start with one of these phrases:

• 🐢 I am a turtle on this topic. I have an abiding question in this area, but no strong opinion. My question is: ____. I could study this for years.
• 🐇 I am a rabbit on this topic. I have a take. I have ideas, or many ideas. I am passionate about this idea or ideas. I urge action. Or maybe I want to share THE TRUTH.
• 🍄 I am a fungus. I have no take, but also do not have the curiosity for this topic to study it for years. I am here to support and encourage.

(A speaker can also make a rabbit or turtle gesture as they begin to speak.)

Turtles Rule!!! We agree that, for the duration of the game, the 🐇s are in service of the 🐢s. That's just how status works in this game. 🐇s speak only to help 🐢s explore what they are curious (for years) about.

Turtle Fluidity. We remind everyone that as the topic and questions shift, you may switch roles. On one topic you are a 🐇, but on another, a 🐢 or a 🍄.

Coming Out Parties. At the start and when needed, we sweep the circle. People declare themselves 🐢, 🐇, or 🍄. At the start, they identify against the big topic of the meeting.

<aside> ☝ This game is related to • Turtleocracy, an experimental org structure, and • Dope Meetings, a suggestion for better group meetings.

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Thanks to Ivo Juriaan Mensch for suggesting the 🍄 role after our first run.