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Theodore Zeldin is a British historian, author, and philosopher specializing in the history of emotions and human relationships.
Theodore Zeldin (born 22 August 1933) is a scholar and current Associate Fellow of Green-Templeton College, Oxford. He is the author of A History of French Passions, a quotidian history of the French people, as well as An Intimate History of Humanity.He is also a Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford, having previously been its dean for 13 years, and a member of the British Academy and the Royal Society of Literature.
Credit: Wikipedia - Theodore_ZeldinUnfortunately we are so steeped in debate, proving one’s point and challenging others, that alternative possibilities for interaction are often eclipsed from our view. It is interesting to notice that even when we say we want to dialogue we commonly end up in debate. We appear to have a longing to do something different but … Continue reading We Are So Steeped in Debate Theodore Zeldin
Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits. When minds meet, they don’t just exchange facts: they transform them, reshape them, draw different implications from them, and engage in new trains of thought. Conversation doesn’t just reshuffle the cards: it creates new cards. Credit: Theodore Zeldin Posts where this quotation is embedded A … Continue reading When Minds Meet Theodore Zeldin
To be a catalyst is the ambition most appropriate for those who see the world as being in constant change, and who, without thinking that they can control it, wish to influence its direction. Credit: Theodore Zeldin Posts where this quotation is embedded A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte Intimate Conversations Conversations with … Continue reading To Be a Catalyst Theodore Zeldin
In this book, Conversation: How talk can change our lives, Theodore Zeldin explains what kind of talk charmed and excited people in the past, and why we talk differently today. It explores the art and the history of conversation and how it can be the key to a happier, more interesting future. It shows how … Continue reading Conversation: How Talk Can Change Our Lives by Theodore Zeldin (2000)
Gurteen Knowledge Blog September 13, 2021, 15:46I have long had difficulty describing who I am or what I do in a word or two. But I have come to realize that I am not best described as a facilitator, writer, speaker, or consultant but as a catalyst, in the sense that Theodore Zeldin describes the word … Continue reading I Am a Catalyst Influencing the world’s direction
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte Intimate Conversations Conversations with strangers Learn to Listen and to Tell the Truth Do we listen, to confirm … Continue reading An Intimate History of Humanity by Theodore Zeldin (1995)
It’s up to us to decide on the kind of conversations we have. The way we talk at the office or factory shapes the work we do; it’s not just machines which force us to be obedient. I want to show how we could make our work a lot less boring and frustrating if we … Continue reading It’s Up to Us to Decide on the Kind of Conversations We Have Theodore Zeldin
Theodore Zeldin is a British historian and philosopher known for his focus on the power of conversation and understanding between people. He has written numerous books, including “An Intimate History of Humanity,” and is the founder of the Oxford Muse, an organization dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding. I know Theodore a little, having met … Continue reading Theodore Zeldin Historian & Author
Theodore Zeldin speaking at a 5×15 event Posts where this video is embedded A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte Intimate Conversations Conversations with strangers Learn to Listen and to Tell the Truth Do we listen, to confirm what we already think or do we listen in order to reply? Make Big Talk Make big talk … Continue reading The Art of Conversation Theodore Zeldin, June 2015
The kind of conversation I like is one in which you are prepared to emerge a slightly different person. Credit: Theodore Zeldin Source: Conversation Comment: One of my favorite quotations from Theodore.Posts where this quotation is embedded A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte Intimate Conversations Conversations with strangers Learn to Listen and to Tell … Continue reading The Kind of Conversation I Like Theodore Zeldin
Technology does not automatically improve conversation, communication or behaviour. Credit: Theodore Zeldin Source: Conversation: How talk can change our livesPosts where this quotation is embedded A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte Intimate Conversations Conversations with strangers Learn to Listen and to Tell the Truth Do we listen, to confirm what we already think or … Continue reading Technology Does Not Automatically Improve Conversation Theodore Zeldin
Introduction: the Power of Conversation The Language of Conversation and Speech Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What is a conversation? Is an argument or a debate a conversation? Is an exchange of SMS messages a conversation? You might argue they are. But a real conversation is something special. So what makes a real … Continue reading What Is a Real Conversation? There is more to conversation than just talking or exchanging messages
Life Is a Conversation ** The Difference Between Dialogue and Debate ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Face-to-face conversation is far more than just communication. When we have a conversation, we don’t just exchange information. That’s what computers do. It’s not what people do. People filter, interpret, and elaborate on what they hear. … Continue reading Conversation Is More Than Communication Conversation shapes our lives
Gurteen Knowledge Café: Entrenched and Entrained Thinking The Huawei Break the Book Community Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Any dinner can be transformed easily into a conversation dinner. All you need is a conversation menu. In November 2011, I spent two enjoyable days in Turin with the European Training Foundation (ETF). I was … Continue reading A Conversation Dinner in Turin Knowledge menu à la carte
Conversare Events The Dérive Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Debates are an essential part of communication, allowing for the exchange of differing viewpoints. However, understanding their various forms and purposes can be challenging. By exploring the structure and significance of debates, we can better appreciate their role in public discourse and critical thinking. … Continue reading Understanding Debates Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it
The Dérive Dialogic Organization Development Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The meaning of dialogue The word dialogue has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. If you look up the word in most dictionaries, you will find definitions like this. A conversation between two or more persons. e.g. A … Continue reading Dialogue Dialogue is a disciplined form of conversation
The Mind Is a Fire to Be Kindled The Fourth Industrial Revolution Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Do we listen, to confirm what we already think or do we listen in order to reply? Or do we listen to discover something new? Do we enter into a conversation with a willingness to learn … Continue reading Learn to Listen and to Tell the Truth Do we listen, to confirm what we already think or do we listen in order to reply?
Randomised Coffee Trials at Red Cross Red Crescent Hong Kong MTR Coffee Evenings and Liaison Trains Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Some years ago, I attended one of Theodore Zeldin’s Conversation Dinners in Oxford. It was a fascinating experience. We sat in pairs, our partner had already been selected, and as well as … Continue reading Intimate Conversations Conversations with strangers
Reverse Brainstorming Café Town Hall Meeting ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Conversation Dinner, inspired by Theodore Zeldin, connects strangers for meaningful conversation. With a unique menu of thought-provoking questions, it encourages open exchanges that move beyond small talk, creating opportunities for deep, memorable connections. The idea of the Conversation Dinner comes … Continue reading Theodore Zeldin’s Conversation Dinners Dinner and a stimulating conversation with a stranger
