Shivani feels judged after she explains that she identifies as an optimist in a virtual classroom full of pessimists. This sparks a conversation about Realism: what does this mean, how does this function in our world, can you be an optimist and a realist? Labels are both helpful and confusing...~04/11/21~

Shivani feels judged after she explains that she identifies as an optimist in a virtual classroom full of pessimists. This sparks a conversation about Realism: what does this mean, how does this function in our world, can you be an optimist and a realist? Labels are both helpful and confusing... ~04/11/21~

Is Realist Optimism Far From Normal?

What is Normal? It can be one of two things. For us, it’s a  town, a home, a place of comfort. Normal is also a standard, a state, a condition.But what are these standards, states, and conditions, and why are they relevant? I’m Miranda and I’m Shivani.  More than just our quaint town, Normal suggests following societal rules and constructs When we grew up in Normal we learned what is Normal defined by Normal. Here we want to challenge our ideas of Normal - seeking growth in different spaces and cultures. This is Far From Normal.

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What is Normal? It can be one of two things. For us, it’s a town, a home, a place of comfort. Normal is also a standard, a state, a condition.But what are these standards, states, and conditions, and why are they relevant? I’m Miranda and I’m Shivani. More than just our quaint town, Normal suggests following societal rules and constructs When we grew up in Normal we learned what is Normal defined by Normal. Here we want to challenge our ideas of Normal - seeking growth in different spaces and cultures. This is Far From Normal. [*New uploads every Thursday at 12pm CST!]

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