an online book by David Gurteen
On the value of doubt | Bertrand RussellDoubt is a state of uncertainty or hesitation that arises from questioning or lack of confidence in a belief, decision, or understanding.
Doubt is a mental state in which the mind remains suspended between two or more contradictory propositions, and is uncertain about them. Doubt on an emotional level is indecision between belief and disbelief. It may involve uncertainty, distrust or lack of conviction on certain facts, actions, motives, or decisions.
Credit: Wikipedia - doubtThe fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. | Bertrand Russell Continue reading The Fundamental Cause of Trouble in the World Bertrand Russell
Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say “no.” If we cannot say “no” then “yes” has no meaning. Each needs the chance to express their doubts and reservations without having to justify them or move quickly into problem-solving. “No” is the beginning of the … | Peter Block Continue reading If We Cannot Say “no” Then “yes” Has No Meaning Peter Block
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. | Bertrand Russell Continue reading Fools’ Certainty Bertrand Russell
Rule Omega | Jordan Greenhall, Daniel Schmachtenberger, and Jamie Wheal Give people the benefit of the doubt: When having a conversation with someone to make sense of a situation or discuss new ideas and they say something that you consider stupid, don’t tell them it’s a stupid idea but ask them to expand on their Continue reading Rule Omega Jordan Greenhall, Daniel Schmachtenberger, and Jamie Wheal (2019)
Don’t Discourage Dissent: Many view conflict as harmful and try to suppress it, but disagreement is healthy. It is an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation, and we should encourage it. Continue reading Don’t Discourage Dissent Fear, uncertainty and doubt are good things
