“The antidote to monothinking is the ability to hold paradox in place without revulsion or contempt, perhaps even with respect. Wisdom lies in navigating the tension between opposing ideas when each bears kernels of truth.”
Loved this quote, Alex. Although I think nuance escapes the average person. Perhaps I have little faith in the avera…
“The antidote to monothinking is the ability to hold paradox in place without revulsion or contempt, perhaps even with respect. Wisdom lies in navigating the tension between opposing ideas when each bears kernels of truth.”
Loved this quote, Alex. Although I think nuance escapes the average person. Perhaps I have little faith in the average person though.
To me, this is a cascading effect of poor education across many generations. So many capable humans resenting or even becoming averse to education and learning out of spite from their experience in our one-size-fits-all institutionalized education system. It makes critical thought literally painful or at the very least very frustrating. We all avoid discomfort to our own detriment.
Enjoyable read though, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Well said, Kade. I think you are right that nuance escapes the average person, though I see that as more a collective action problem rather than a personal one, because, to your point, education has been deteriorating rapidly in recent years. And digital echo chambers intensify those consequences. Appreciate this.
It's a tough one to define. I think it requires creating spaces in our schools, media, and public discourse that celebrate nuance and reward intellectual honesty over ideological purity. Especially letting kids explore for themselves.
“The antidote to monothinking is the ability to hold paradox in place without revulsion or contempt, perhaps even with respect. Wisdom lies in navigating the tension between opposing ideas when each bears kernels of truth.”
Loved this quote, Alex. Although I think nuance escapes the average person. Perhaps I have little faith in the average person though.
To me, this is a cascading effect of poor education across many generations. So many capable humans resenting or even becoming averse to education and learning out of spite from their experience in our one-size-fits-all institutionalized education system. It makes critical thought literally painful or at the very least very frustrating. We all avoid discomfort to our own detriment.
Enjoyable read though, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Well said, Kade. I think you are right that nuance escapes the average person, though I see that as more a collective action problem rather than a personal one, because, to your point, education has been deteriorating rapidly in recent years. And digital echo chambers intensify those consequences. Appreciate this.
Appreciate you, Alex! Hope you and your family are well!
Thanks for your wise words.
Education is necessary.
My question, “ Define education for our complex world 🌎.
The Earth is what we all need to live.
It's a tough one to define. I think it requires creating spaces in our schools, media, and public discourse that celebrate nuance and reward intellectual honesty over ideological purity. Especially letting kids explore for themselves.