Monthly Archives: August 2015

DON’T ASK, DON’T LEARN

Posted on August 31, 2015 by hbgelatt

Questions Increase Possibilities To be wise has changed from being able to answer the questions to being able to question the answers. Unknown Children ask questions, adults give answers. Which is the best way to learn? Telling and talking are … Continue reading →

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COMMON GROUND AND COMMON GOOD

Posted on August 16, 2015 by hbgelatt

Who Is In Favor Of it? Common good is a good that is shared and beneficial to all (or most). Common ground is a foundation for mutual understanding.  Is promoting the common good and finding common ground the goal of … Continue reading →

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SEEKING MEANING

Posted on August 9, 2015 by hbgelatt

My Meaning-Making Perspective And we see how we have come from seeking meaning to finding meaning in the seeking.  Daniel Boorstin Have you ever asked: What is the meaning of my life? Have you ever had discussions about this with … Continue reading →

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“UNKNOWN UNKNOWNS”

Posted on August 2, 2015 by hbgelatt

Not Knowing What We Don’t Know  As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not … Continue reading →

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