Observation and curiosity can provide valuable insights into people's experiences and behaviors, leading to a deeper understanding of their perspectives and motivations. Being socially savvy involves knowing how to interpret these insights without being intrusive or insensitive. By being observant and curious, one can uncover underlying motivations and connections that may not be immediately apparent. This approach can also help in understanding broader societal issues and the underlying reasons behind certain initiatives or policies. To encourage creativity, it is essential to create an environment that fosters curiosity, questions, and allows for mistakes, rather than imposing solutions that may not address the root causes of the issues at hand. Ultimately, being attentive, inquisitive, and respectful of boundaries can lead to a more profound understanding of individuals and societal dynamics.
The inimitable Visakan Veerasamy returns for a characteristically wide-ranging discussion…
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Show Notes:
- Life as a Dad
- A Conversation With David Deutsch
- Change, Courage, Curiosity & Creativity
- Possibility Space & the Problem of Wretchedness
- A Good Blog Post Can Change the World
- The Outdated Language of Counterculture
- Colliding Our Reality Tunnels
- Imperfection Breeds Creativity
- We Are Co-Creators
- Status Quo Soldiers
- The Power of Noticing
- Visa as Emperor of the World
- MUCH more!
Books & Articles Mentioned:
- Friendly Ambitious Nerd; by Visakan Veerasamy
- Introspect; by Visakan Veerasamy
- status quo soldiers lose in the long run; by Visakan Veerasamy
- The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World; by David Deutsch
- The Thinker and The Prover; by Jim O’Shaughnessy
- Leonardo Da Vinci; by Walter Isaacson
- Ninety-five Theses; by Martin Luther
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; by Lewis Carroll
- The News: A User’s Manual; by Alain de Botton
- Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man; by Marshall McLuhan
- Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behaviour; by David R. Hawkins
- How I Accidentally Started The Sixties; by Howard Bloom
- One Summer: America 1927; by Bill Bryson