Week 2 Readings

The readings each week from the text have been interesting. I try to reflect on the writings and recognize correlations to other things in life. The author’s idea of the contribution game was clever to say the last. The first thought that crossed my mind was it was another form of coddling the people with self-esteem issues. In the end the theme is that each individual act can make a difference.

Roz’s story about the generational generosity gave the idea that people tend to want to hear plans on how they will solve their problems, not just maintain status quo. In a sense people should be setting the tone, not chasing the bar.

Ben’s stories such as the white sheets showed that through communication in a respectful way can lead to positive feedback. The Cuban story showed that despite the language barrier and political system in place, peer-to-peer learning could occur.