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What's the deal with elephants?
Do you know abut The elephant in the room? The silence surrounding the 'elephant' is what perpetuates the problem. To solve a problem, the first step is acknowledging its existence. 'Naming' the problem, saying what everyone is not saing. Then real work toward a solution begins. This is one of the most important skills in leadership and critical thinking: the ability to identify what everyone is trying to suppress, and to find the right, courageous, and effective way to bring it to the surface. From here, we need to be careful not to fall to the second trap ​The parable of the blind men and the elephant is a timeless story of Indian origin that explores the subjective nature of truth and the limitations of human perception. ​The Narrative. ​A group of blind men are asked to describe an elephant by touch. Because they have never encountered one before, each man explores a different part of the animal and draws his own conclusion based on that limited contact. ​ ​The story illustrates that while each individual's observation is technically "true" based on their specific experience, it is an incomplete representation of the whole. It highlights how easily we mistake our limited, subjective perspectives for objective truth. It encourages intellectual humility, suggesting that to understand a complex reality whether in politics, social issues, or interpersonal relationships, one must synthesize the diverse, often conflicting viewpoints of others rather than insisting on the exclusivity of one's own. Good luck to all of us .
What's the deal with elephants?
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I have two thoughts on this. My first thought is that often times the first step in a recovery program is to admit that you have a problem. Likewise, when dealing with a major life change, the first step to moving on is to admit that something is now different. Because you cannot make viable change or address something appropriately if you don't acknowledge something is wrong or different in the first place. I think we underestimate sometimes how hard this first step is. Because to admit that there is a problem is to acknowledge a reality that you've never expected and/or never wanted. It can mean you admit being wrong about yourself. It can mean you admit to being wrong about the world around you. I think this is why it is important to stay grounded in yourself. It is important to practice honesty (but not cruelty) with yourself, and be at least willing to listen to others around you even if you don't agree with them. It is important to be kind to yourself. If you do these things, I think if you are ever in a situation where you do need to acknowledge a problem that you don't necessarily want to, you will be more willing to acknowledge it. Once you admit the problem, you can be on your way to implementing positive changes that address the problem. (This is a reminder to myself too to be kinder to myself and to be more self-reflective)
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My second thought is I really like how you mentioned in the story that even though each individual's observation was technically "true" based on their experience with the elephant, it is still just based on their subjective experience. I don't like it when someone refers to their subjective experience as "their truth". Truth has a specific meaning. It is based on proven facts and objective reality. We all live our lives individually. As a result, all of our experiences will be our own. Because our experiences are our own, everything will at least be slightly different for all of us, and we will interpret our experiences at least slightly different too. If we all have our own "truths" that are all at least slight different from one another, then what is truth?
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This is heartwarming ❤️
Our own Durka Bingo
@Al Eis had the great idea to make a Durka Bingo. I turned it into an page for easy use. https://www.tacticalracoon47.com/DurkaBingo/
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I love the use of different fonts. It add to the ~spirit of Liberty Politics~
Moth and Candle
Hello I made a music video pays tribute to the heroes who carved Iran's history through resistance — and who will one day bring the era of occupation to its end. https://youtu.be/yM6lJ82aB1k
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This is so beautiful. I am not Iranian. Outside of this space, I don't have really anyone to talk to about Iran and the Lion and Sun revolution. I try to tell the people around me that I know will listen about what's happening with Iran and explain everything to the best of my ability. They listen, but I still don't think they understand why this is so important to me. Like your song mentioned, I turn to Goldie and Armin for solstice and guidance. Through them, I learn about Iran. I have learned so much from listening, not just about the geopolitics of Iran, but things I didn't expect to learn. I learned small phrases in Persian, about different regions in Iran, about foods like cutlet, and so much more. I have never been connected to Iran before the Lion and Sun revolution; but, like your song said, I want to see Iran through the Javid Nams' eyes too.
Immersive Persepolis
I found this: https://persepolis.getty.edu/ Really fun way to see an artist depiction of Persepolis and explore what it might have looked liked in its glory.
Immersive Persepolis
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@B T It will be a challenge to separate Xerxes and the move "300" because the "THIS. IS. SPARTA" meme will forever live in the internet webs. But, I have faith that a new meme will rise anew from the new genre of films! I even have an inkling that somehow cardboard will be involved
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@Erik Sharifi That would be awesome if there was a video game! I admit, it would be cool if there was a game set in Persepolis, but had the cozy vibes and outlook like "Stardew Valley". That would be fantastic!!
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