Where Are We Going Part 2 – Tools For Sense-Making Series
In Where Are We Going Part 1: Our Views: The Dangers of Oversimplifying, we talked about the simple model that I think numerous people are using to understand the world today. This model is where the primary mode is you, others, and the line of friction between them. In addition, we talked about how that’s a line of friction, and the solution to every problem is force. So the problem primarily with the model that was previously discussed is that it lacks perspective.
The Simple Model: People are viewing the world in a “us vs. them” mindset.
Force as a Solution: Being used for every problem
The Problem with Force: It will create vulnerability and lead to unintended consequences. Force also will create vulnerability.
Lack of Perspective: This simple model lacks understanding of the world at hand.
A More Complex Model: Will be needed to tackle the challenges of the modern world.
Perspective
In this next video, Where Are We Going Part 2, I will discuss the common good, cooperation, and perspective. I will discuss how perspective adds the dimensionality and the complexity to the problem.
The Power of Perspective: By adopting multiple perspectives, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world.
The Common Good: A shared perspective, such as the common good, can bridge divides and foster cooperation.
Shared Frame
There are other ways to enhance what’s going on in this model of perspective and cooperation, and that is the “shared frame.” You need to be able to cooperate in order to build things with other people, thus resulting in the building being improved because there’s a limit to what one can build and how well based on your skill set.
Connections
In the third model, we are making connections for common good. We are also making connections to people.
You should understand that
politics is not going to solve a
connection problem. So
in any situation where you need to make a genuine connection with somebody, politics isn’t going to help you. Why? Because politics uses force, and that’s the only tool that it has so everything’s something that can be
forced in politics.
Embrace diversity: Recognize the value of different perspectives.
Build bridges: Create connections with people from different backgrounds.
Practice empathy: Understand the experiences and viewpoints of others.
Challenge assumptions: Question your own beliefs and be open to new ideas.
Seek common ground: Look for shared values and interests.
Additional Episodes in the Tools for Sense-Making Series:
Our Views the Dangers of Oversimplifying – Where are we Going Part 1 – Article | YouTube
Critical thinking – if A then what else? – Article | YouTube
Conspiracy theories and their utility – Article | YouTube
Understanding the World – Where we are going? Part 2 – YouTube
Where we are going? Part 3 – YouTube
Where we need to be. Part 4 – Finalizing the model – YouTube
How to Think Better? Models – Part 5 – YouTube
The Trick of Socialism – YouTube
Cognitive Load – how it works! – YouTube
Understanding the Enchanted World – YouTube