This is a super-interesting, 10-minute talk about "time orientations." It's given by Philip Zimbardo, an influential social psychologist, who is perhaps best known for the Stanford Prison Experiment. The animations totally make the talk.
Hmmm. Makes one think. I know the "pace of life" is totally different here, which I am happy with or frustrated with depending on the context! It's true this culture is VERY past orientated in comparison with Americans. I've never thought of it as affecting the pace of life. I take issue with the idea that knowledge can EVER change behavior, whether one is orientated to past, present or future!! There is only ONE who has the power to do that for us! You're right, the graphics are great! Thanks for sharing this! Jan
Where is my Smart bored when I need one in the classroom? Seriously folks, should I still lecture in my 9th grade world history classes to HELP the kids learn while sitting quietly thus doing my small part in trying to SAVE our CULTURE???
I really enjoyed this presentation! I find in my work that many people who live in an inner city culture of poverty are not very future oriented, and the lack of ability to trust that events are going to occur as they should is a key factor, as he stated, and often there is some shock and sorrow over past traumatic events that draws minds back. Sometimes though, individuals comes through such life events with a future orientation and an appreciation of lessons learned in the past that is really exciting to see! You are in a really interesting field of work, Max...you should never have a lack of conversation starters! Love you, mom
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Hmmm. Makes one think. I know the "pace of life" is totally different here, which I am happy with or frustrated with depending on the context! It's true this culture is VERY past orientated in comparison with Americans. I've never thought of it as affecting the pace of life.
I take issue with the idea that knowledge can EVER change behavior, whether one is orientated to past, present or future!! There is only ONE who has the power to do that for us!
You're right, the graphics are great! Thanks for sharing this! Jan
Where is my Smart bored when I need one in the classroom? Seriously folks, should I still lecture in my 9th grade world history classes to HELP the kids learn while sitting quietly thus doing my small part in trying to SAVE our CULTURE???
I really enjoyed this presentation! I find in my work that many people who live in an inner city culture of poverty are not very future oriented, and the lack of ability to trust that events are going to occur as they should is a key factor, as he stated, and often there is some shock and sorrow over past traumatic events that draws minds back. Sometimes though, individuals comes through such life events with a future orientation and an appreciation of lessons learned in the past that is really exciting to see! You are in a really interesting field of work, Max...you should never have a lack of conversation starters! Love you, mom
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