Make Things That Matter #36 Michael O'Bryan: The mechanics of our humanity
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Feb 9, 2021 Michael O'Bryan discusses humanity in organizations, positive psychology in business, ethical decision-making, community healing, and racial justice. They explore intersecting identities and systemic issues, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and creating a supportive work environment. The conversation delves into love as a choice and action, highlighting the benefits of understanding neuroscience for personal interactions.
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Positive Psychology's Frame Shift
- Martin Seligman's shift to positive psychology moved focus from reducing pathology to increasing flourishing.
- This reframing opened new ways to understand thriving beyond just healing trauma or dysfunction.
Formal vs Informal Systems
- Formal systems are codified rules or artifacts; informal systems are practiced norms and culture.
- Understanding the interplay of imaginative faculties, bias, and social nature reveals the mechanics of humanity.
Be Intentional in Dismantling Systems
- To dismantle entrenched systems like racism and sexism, one must learn how they operate and connect with human mechanics.
- Acceptance of ignorance is inadequate; intentional education on these systems is essential.