“QotD29: There's much conflict in the world. In what areas in your life or in the world at large, in contrast, do you see consensus and cooperation?”
October 10 at 11:50 am
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Yolanda, Michael W. May and edythe liked this
i guess it all depends on the annoying percentage. - edythe
My stats class wouldn't be manageable without a small group of grad students committed to the idea that we're all going to make it through. I'm afraid I'm the dead weight! Also, this cooperation grew out of our experiences in the days after hurricane Ike. - Shellee
somebody remind me to come back to this question when I can think - Michael W. May
The only spot of cooperation I can think of at the moment is between me and my cats. They need a warm lap to lay on (or someone to scratch their head) and I cooperate. - Yolanda
Okay, Michael, can you think yet? ;) Edythe, not quite sure what you mean. Shellee, one thing I've learned is that... even when one thinks they're dead weight, they're offering something that people really need and appreciate. And Yolanda... amazing how animals seem to have fewer "conflicts" in life and focus more on love than we humans do, eh? - Adam Lasnik
As for me, I am thinking back to Katrina, when so many people (including many of my friends) took time off work to help those who were struggling amidst the devastation. Also -- though I'm embarrassed I wasn't able to take part -- we had a week-long philanthropy event at work ("GoogleServe") and I was touched how this event was organized by the rank-and-file (not the execs), how many people participated, and how much good was done. - Adam Lasnik
I think we humans really can come together wonderfully, can help each other, can agree and work towards common critical goals... but especially when we're inspired by a true leader. I hope we see more of such people... who ask us to give selflessly, who -- instead of goading us towards our basest instincts -- instead encourage the best in us. - Adam Lasnik