Today I want to talk about a trend that’s been troubling me. We seem to be lacking nuance lately. An insufficient amount of nuance is leading to a lack of open dialogue. Instead of engaging, it’s often easier to simply remove from our lives those we disagree with. Whether we’re discussing police brutality, systematic racism, or Caitlyn Jenner, I think it’s important to foster a culture of open dialogue. Continue reading “Caitlyn Jenner and the Importance of Open Dialogue”
Tag: nuance
Ketchup and Lettuce
You’re at my house for a barbecue.
Imagine I ask you if you like the flavor of ketchup and lettuce together.
If your answer is ‘Yes,’ you’d probably be disappointed if I used ketchup as your salad dressing.
If you answered ‘no,’ you might be disappointed if I didn’t put lettuce on your hamburger.
Context matters.
When people have simple black and white answers for complex problems it should signal a red flag to you. Life is full of nuances and many answers are situational.
Don’t be afraid to get more context before making a decision. Don’t be afraid to ask more questions. It doesn’t make you weak or undecided. It protects you from winding up with ketchup as your salad dressing.
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They’re an Idiot But I Just did and Idiotic Thing
