The devil and Mill’s Trident go to Cincinnati
Three things worth reading and one question worth asking
Three things worth reading
Is psychology going to Cincinnati?
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“We’re doing all this research in psychology, but are we learning anything? We run these studies and publish these papers and…then what? The stack of papers just gets taller?”
Excellent questions from Adam Mastroianni. While his piece is focused on his area of expertise, I think his thought process and the conclusion he comes to can be applied to areas outside of psychology.
I’m encouraged by his writing and continue to question everything about my work.
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Mill’s Trident: An argument every fan (or opponent) of free speech must know
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I attended a FIRE event last week. It was good to be in a room of critical, independent thinkers committed to free speech.
I pulled out this piece as a result. In “On Liberty,” John Stuart Mill observes that in any argument there are only three possibilities: You are either wholly wrong, partially wrong, or wholly correct. In each case, free speech is essential.
Greg decided to turn the concept into a trident for a comic book on free speech (read the article). He says the trident has three points:
“If you are wrong, freedom of speech is essential to allow people to correct you.
If you are partially wrong, free speech and contrary viewpoints will help you get even closer to the truth.
If you are 100% correct (which is unlikely) you still need free speech for dissent, disagreement, and attempts to disprove you, both to check your arguments and to strengthen them.”
Help! We’re Trapped in a Trader Joe’s Union
By Michael Alcorn and Leslie Stratford
I think it’s fair given what’s taught in history classes that when we see the word “union,” we hazily go, “Yeah, protecting workers. Good.”
This article provides a first-hand account of…well, not that. Not that at all. Instead, the union they voted to join is not only not delivering the value the staff (union members) sought but also actively preventing them from leaving the union.
A reminder that all groups can become more interested in their own agendas and self-preservation than in delivering value to the people they exist to serve.
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What you missed
You’ve been displaced.
So often, we’re making exchanges with businesses that no longer exist to serve us. In some cases, they never did.
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Your washer is watching you
How to keep your data from getting creepy.
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Start Your Year Off Right: Actions for a Strategic 2025
Those of us in the nonprofit sector are all too aware that 2025 is right around the corner – and we know that it’s not too soon to put the finishing touches on our organization’s plans for the coming year. Join me and an entire panel of experts on November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET to learn what you can do now to position your organization for success in the new year.
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One question worth asking
How can I ensure I expose myself to information and perspectives outside my existing industry or area?
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