In this age of polarisation, disinformation and fake news, never before has it been so important that we carefully and thoughtfully evaluate the information we consume before we share it. I think of it as fighting “information pollution”.
Some thoughts on pro-vaccine and vaccine-sceptic positions
I've been thinking a little recently about the intensity of the conversations around vaccines and attempting to understand what underpins the most hardened and vocal positions on either side. While far from a definitive list, the primary concerns and fears might best be defined with the following propositions:
An Introduction to “The ‘5P’ Model” for Generative Conversations
“Rather than focusing only on what is false or who or what is at fault, wisdom involves focusing on whoever and whatever is true, whole, wholesome, valid, and right.” — Forrest Landry
The Grey Pill: How to Overcome the Desire for Certainty and Embrace the Unknown
Human beings have a desire for certainty that is inborn and part of the wiring of our brains. We seek certainty because it rewards us with a feeling of satisfaction and the comfort of order. We avoid uncertainty because it causes a sense of insecurity and anxiety.
Navigating The Culture War: Suggestions & Self-Reflections
We are living through a crisis of meaning and sensemaking. No longer is there a single consensus reality that binds us together.