A2 Curious to see what @swanversations.bsky.social @civicswithsalter.bsky.social @kdgilman1.bsky.social might think about this topic! TAG-you’re it -please tag others to your response and add #sschat #CivicLearningWeek
Comments
Log in with your Bluesky account to leave a comment
A2: I like smart people who know things I don’t know and think in ways I don’t think.
We’ll never find solutions to the challenges that stump us if we only speak with those who think the exact same way we already do.
A2 #sschat growth and learning happen through the tension around cognitive dissonance, empathy, and thoughtful analysis of multiple perspectives. Otherwise, we just live in an unevolving echo chamber
https://app.mismatch.org/users/sign_up We are looking to break that echo chamber Shane. We are looking for educators who want to meet students from around the country to share perspectives, ideas, and potentially help solve our societal divide.
Yes-this was a bit “before my time,” but I have a friend who helped produce these when he was at the Smithsonian. Enjoyed watching the archives - Civil Discourse 101 🎥 #sschat #CivicLearningWeek
A2: Problems are solved by innovation and collaboration. Sometimes we have to step back and listen to new ideas to find the *best* idea. We work best when we build consensus and open our minds to the fact that while we don’t have all the answers individually, we can create the answers collectively.
Comments
We’ll never find solutions to the challenges that stump us if we only speak with those who think the exact same way we already do.
@lindarmonkjd.bsky.social @mrswreggs.bsky.social @mrshanegower.bsky.social ?
https://youtu.be/hKRxZSOqAYw?si=Rsjw5RY465-tzIAv