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If An Idea Does Not Sound Absurd, Then There’s No Hope For It

September 8, 2010

If An Idea Does Not Sound Absurd, Then There’s No Hope For It

“If an idea does not sound absurd, then there’s no hope for it.”—Albert Einstein I recently came across these words from Albert Einstein in the context of an interview on the...

Practical Tip: Which easel works best for facilitating discussions?

Practical Tip: Which easel works best for facilitating discussions?

I bought my first IF easel about a year or so ago, and the plastic "bolt" that secures the extended leg broke recently. That easel cost $100, and it only lasted...

The Long Arc of Conversation

The Long Arc of Conversation

In our lives most of us have had the pleasure of relationships that seem to involve a long and constantly growing conversation. Maybe it’s with a good friend. Maybe it’s...

What Is the Difference Between Conceptual and Practical Policy Possibilities?

February 14, 2010

What Is the Difference Between Conceptual and Practical Policy Possibilities?

In our sanctuary projects we ask our panelists to develop contrasting conceptual policy possibilities pertaining to their areas of concern, and to then explore the practical policy possibilities that might...

What Is the Difference Between a Problem and an Area of Concern?

February 3, 2010

What Is the Difference Between a Problem and an Area of Concern?

In our sanctuary projects we ask our panelists to explore and develop an area of concern and the various conceptual policy possibilities pertaining to it. But we also try to...

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