The Jim Rutt Show

Currents 061: Nora Bateson on a Return to Earnestness

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Apr 11, 2022
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INSIGHT

Irony as Avoidance Mechanism

  • Irony often serves as a reductionist brush-off, avoiding the vulnerability of open-ended uncertainty.
  • This avoidance limits genuine inquiry and honest communication, which is much needed now.
ADVICE

Build Trust Before Irony

  • Establish strong, emotional connections before using irony to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Use irony only in contexts where participants share sufficient background and trust.
INSIGHT

Meta Irony Undermines Communication

  • Meta irony, where sincerity is unclear, damages collective sense-making.
  • Constant ambiguity in communication hinders grounded, effective human interaction.
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