12-26-2014, 11:40 PM
[quote]Originally posted by ironyak
I think there may be deep differences in communication styles that makes any discourse challenging. On one side is an expectation for silence and a receiving of wisdom without question or comment. On the other is a tradition of analytical inquiry where understanding is achieved through questioning and debate. Bring them together and misunderstandings seem almost inevitable.
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Relax. The multiple semi circle catch basin idea is only a day old. It will catch on. First off, it's catchy. I would suggest something more in the line of smiley faces. Regular old semi circles would look so unattractive in Google earth.
I think there may be deep differences in communication styles that makes any discourse challenging. On one side is an expectation for silence and a receiving of wisdom without question or comment. On the other is a tradition of analytical inquiry where understanding is achieved through questioning and debate. Bring them together and misunderstandings seem almost inevitable.
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Relax. The multiple semi circle catch basin idea is only a day old. It will catch on. First off, it's catchy. I would suggest something more in the line of smiley faces. Regular old semi circles would look so unattractive in Google earth.