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“Although our grammar schools are teaching a whole generation computer language to adjust to the technological needs of a Stage II [post survival-focused] society, we have neglected to teach this generation relationship language and conflict resolution skills to address the social and psychological needs of a Stage II society. And when it is taught, in countries like Germany, although called social competence it focuses on workplace teamwork - still on survival, breadwinner oriented work goals.”

“Our teaching of mathematics revolves around a fundamental conflict. Rightly or wrongly, students are required to master a series of mathematical concepts and techniques, and anything that might divert them from doing so is deemed unnecessary. Putting mathematics into its cultural context, explaining what is has done for humanity, telling the story of its historical development, or pointing out the wealth of unsolved problems or even the existence of topics that do not make it into school textbooks leaves less time to prepare for the exam. So most of these things aren't discussed.”

“It seems to me that the darkness that has troubled you ... comes from one very serious source. Without wanting to be in conflict with the truth and with the will of God, we are actually going against God's will and His teaching.”

Seems Darkness Teaching Serious Source Conflict Gods Will

Book:Witness to Freedom: The Letters of Thomas Merton in Times of Crisis

Source: Witness to Freedom: The Letters of Thomas Merton in Times of Crisis

“Typically efforts to address values and ethics in business education and leadership development tend to focus on building Awareness and teaching Analysis. That is, we expose future leaders to the kinds of ethical and values conflicts they may encounter, so that they will recognize them and will have considered them in advance.”

Kind Values Effort Leader Focus Teaching Awareness Building Conflict Ethics Ethical

Author:Mary C. Gentile

“Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile, or the light won't come in.”

Thinking World Light Change Challenges Teaching Humility Conflict Window Self Discovery Assumption Critical Thinking Open Minded Thoughts And Thinking

Author:Alan Alda

“There can be no real conflict between the two Books of the Great Author. Both are revelations made by Him to man,-the earlier telling of God-made harmonies coming up from the deep past, and rising to their height when man appeared, the later teaching man's relations to his Maker, and speaking of loftier harmonies in the eternal future.”

Men Made Two Book Real Past Science Teaching Future Conflict Eternal Relation Harmony Height Rising Revelations Makers Great Author

Book:Manual of Geology: Treating of the Principles of the Science with Special Reference to American Geological History

Source: Manual of Geology: Treating of the Principles of the Science with Special Reference to American Geological History