Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

There's a point to be made here, but the six practices are nothing I would recommend. The point revolves around "wonder, the background, and wondering, the act". They involve an openness to, and curiosity about, the world. I totally recommend that, and would recommend things like cultivating a diversity of experiences, being open to new ideas and thoughts, learning how to do things, and creating for the sake of creating. There's nothing wrong with the six practices advised here, though they strike me as insular and self-satisfied, as sources of comfort ranther than questioning: a kitchen table meal, a walk around the neighbourhood, a community discussion group, gardening, listening to music, and some bedtime ritual. 

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