These writings explore the strictures of identity all of us carry and how, when understood, they can be reshaped and positively inform our relationships; on a personal level and on a community level.
On this site, in these writings we will explore the strictures of identity all of us carry and how, when understood, they can positively inform our relationships; on a personal level and on a community level.
When people see public health messages directed at them, they are very aware that others can see them also and it can trigger concern of how other people in the community now think about them.
People don’t change by rejecting their identity – they change by finding new ways to stay true to it.
How can we help people find power in fruitful ways? What happens when we let powerlessness build up?
Behavior change driven by logic, threats, etc. — and therein willpower — will always backslide. Behavior change driven by identity is very little effort. What is the effort, after all, in just being yourself?
Attempts at “empowerment” often only provide a stark reminder of where the real power lies.
So many people’s identities are completely wrapped up in the fact (for them) that what they do is who they are. And then they retire…
Much like language has changed over the centuries, so have social acceptances. As we have public conversations about differences of opinion, we would be well advised to remember our children will emulate what we teach them about relationships, power and violence.
If I came to you and said, “I’m going to be marrying Taylor Swift,” would you believe me?
What happens when the historical foundations of masculinity start to crumble? Is there a good way forward for American men?
When AI is summarizing information written by a different AI based on the work of another AI, are you being delivered truth and accuracy? Or is it just a photocopy of a photocopy of the truth? And how will you know?
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