Making Sense – Definitions for Understanding Have you ever talked to someone, but they misunderstood what you said? Did your joke come off offensive? It happens all the time because of our word choice. Words have meaning based on how they are phrased, the situation, and your tone. Avoid confusion by learning how to use…
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Cognitive Load – How it Works
What is Cognitive Load? Cognitive load refers to the amount of information our brain can process at any given time. Understanding cognitive load is important because it affects how we make decisions, process information, and interact with the world around us. Cognitive load is independent of our IQ level. It will vary greatly from person…
How To Think Better – Models Part 5
Overview and Perspective – Tools for Sense-Making Series This article will summarize the previous models from: Understanding the World – Where we are going? Part 2; Making Sense of the World – Where we are going? Part 3; and Where we need to be. Part 4 – Finalizing the model. You Versus Others Model The…
Where We Need to Be – Part 4
Finalizing the model – Tools for Sense- Making Series Participation Here we have participation among humans with the common good in mind. Then we have this idea of co-manifestation towards the common good. In this complete model, we have orientation and a relationship with humans that creates interaction which causes co-manifestation thus creating the proper orientation. Key Terms Common Good, Co-Manifestation, Participation, Orientation Shared Values This model…
Making Sense of the World
Where Are We Going Part 3 Tools For Sense-Making Series In Understanding the World – Where Are We Going Part 2, we discussed how the perspective model needs both connection and a shared frame between you, the common good, and people. Orientation In this model, you will notice that the common good is at the…
Understanding the World
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…
Conspiracy Theories and their Utility
Tools for Sense-Making Series- Episode 3 Why We Believe in Conspiracy Theories Conspiracy theories, often dismissed as the realm of the delusional, serve a deeper psychological purpose. They provide a sense of control and understanding in a chaotic world. The Need for Control Some conspiracy theories give people a sense of power, making them believe…
Our Views: The Dangers of Oversimplifying
Tools for Sense-Making Series – Episode 1 I’ve noticed a frequent pattern in how people perceive the world: a simplified view that pits “us” against “them.” This simplistic model often leads us to seek political solutions as the primary means of addressing complex problems. However, I believe this approach is flawed and ultimately ineffective. A…