Curiosity not Judgement

Have something big going on in your life and others have counseled you with "Don't Worry"? Easier said than done. But, could some curious questions actually lead to a strategy that could help you cope with worry in a more healthy way? Listen in and give your feedback.

Have you ever come across a situation where you felt you should step in to help, but something keeps you from acting? Or perhaps, you see a co-worker who needs a lending hand, but you just can't shake the memory of when they did you wrong. Blame it on cognitive dissonance.

What is justice, and who gets to make that determination? This is a complex and potentially divisive topic. However, as Gary and Birga discuss this issue today, they hope to prime the pump of curiosity so that you are better prepared for the inevitable discussions that will come your way.

The irony is not lost on us that both Birga and Gary had a terrible night of sleep before filming this episode. There may be a few tired brained flubs to contend with. Questions around how to incorporate more silence and time to process, are difficult ones for many of us to answer. Do you have time built into your day to decompress and think through the various experiences that you've had?

What do you do with the feedback you receive? Sometimes, it comes as noise, and we simply can't process it. Other times, we may have to filter it through the intention of the giver. Lots to think about, and process! All these voices are starting to sound a little like a Disney movie that was recently released. . .

In this week's episode, Gary and Birga discuss the importance of developing the right questions and evaluating the motivation behind the ask. Are you collecting information for the right reasons? And, what are you going to do with what you find out?

Birga dives into some curious questions around evaluating the effectiveness of your programming/product. This week's deep thoughts come courtesy of the UNM Evaluation Lab: https://evallab.unm.edu

Gary is joined by his son, Mike Oppedahl, for this special episode. Together, they discuss how people communicate curiosity and judgement in relationship with others.

Do you find yourself trying to prepare for the future, despite all of the unknowns? Do you have plans, back-up strategies, and contingencies? While you likely can't prepare for everything, could you (through curiosity) be ready for anything?

Thanks to some listener feedback, Gary and Birga have a robust discussion about Real Intelligence (RI) vs Artificial Intelligence (AI). What are the "ingredients" that make up the human experience? Can those elements be taught to AI?