Monthly Archives: July 2017

CURIOUSITY AND CREATIVITY

Posted on July 31, 2017 by hbgelatt

The Key To Open-Mindedness  You can’t grow clinging to the status quo.  It is said that curiosity killed the cat. It could also be said that curiosity keeps humans creative. Curious is defined as a strong desire to know or … Continue reading →

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Posted on July 23, 2017 by hbgelatt

Listening Or Telling?  To be wise has changed from being able to answer the questions                                                      to being able to question the answers.   Unknown Children ask questions, adults tell the answers. Which is the best way to learn? Students are taught … Continue reading →

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THE FUTURE OF UNCERTAINTY

Posted on July 16, 2017 by hbgelatt

What Do You Predict?  The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know. — Socrates                                             … Continue reading →

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A TRUTH DETECTOR

Posted on July 9, 2017 by hbgelatt

Doubt May Be The Best Sensor The surest way to lose the truth is to pretend that you already possess it. Gordon Allport Today it is hard (often impossible) to know for certain what is true. Although that has probably … Continue reading →

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THE INTERSECTION OF SEEING AND BELIEVING

Posted on July 2, 2017 by hbgelatt

A Place Where The Eye And The Mind Meet  The eye sees in things what it looks for and it looks for what is already in the mind.                   Motto of The Scientific … Continue reading →

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