[FRIAM] millenarianism

[Frank Wimberly]

Nick,

I wonder if communicatory behavior is rewarding in its own right just as
consummatory behavior is.

Meta:
I don't know if "communicatory" is a word.  But I wanted parallel with
"consummatory".

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On Sat, Jun 6, 2020, 12:54 PM <thompnickson2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> We may disagree.  I think that some spaces should be safe for some
> purposes. The question to be discussed, on a case by case basis, is, Are
> the functions of a space improved or diminished by making it “safe” in some
> specific way.   But there’s another point, here.  Assuming one is trying to
> convince others, not just mouthing off, when does aggressive rhetoric
> assist in changing minds.  And if one is NOT trying to change minds, why
> exactly are we talking?  That’s NOT a rhetorical question.
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> Nick
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> Nicholas Thompson
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> Emeritus Professor of Ethology and Psychology
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> Clark University
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> ThompNickSon2 at gmail.com
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> https://wordpress.clarku.edu/nthompson/
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> *From:* Friam <friam-bounces at redfish.com> *On Behalf Of *Marcus Daniels
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:01 PM
> *To:* The Friday Morning Applied Complexity Coffee Group <
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> *Subject:* Re: [FRIAM] millenarianism
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> Nick writes:
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> < Surely there is SOME value, SOME times, in just trying to “get on”.   >
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> I don’t see why the absence of that is hostility, or even bad.   I do see
> situations in which individuals want latitude to have any remarks they make
> taken as valid and kind should be afforded the same discomfort they impose
> on others.   I certainly am not arguing for safe spaces.   Actual safe
> spaces are controlled by people that hold some power.    Tear down that
> power – prevent communities -- and discussions will be safe.
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> Marcus
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