I have been thinking a lot about the words of Behrouz Boochani in 'No Friends But The Mountains'
Tag: public discussion
The Importance of Stories
The emphasis we have on fact means we cannot cope with the idea of a true fictional story. 'Fictional truth' or 'narrative truth' is just an oxymoron. Hence the confusion with Genesis.
On Disagreeing Well 2.0
This past week I have been listening extensively to 'The Sacred' Podcast on the recommendation of my colleague Naomi. The premise of the podcast is that understanding another's 'sacred' values can lead to more productive public discussion. Each episode is a conversation with someone about their values and thoughts on public discussion. Why is good public … Continue reading On Disagreeing Well 2.0
