Isn't that how you learn about what you don't know? By talking to and listening to those who are more knowledgeable than you, smarter than you and kind enough to share what t... moreIsn't that how you learn about what you don't know? By talking to and listening to those who are more knowledgeable than you, smarter than you and kind enough to share what they know? My favorite encounters are with such folks, of whom there are more than a few on Answermug. At least in my little corner of it where I hang out. So do you like to be the smartest and most knowledgeable one in the room or are you like me and prefer to be educated by and learn from those who know more?
It consisted of writers critics, actors, wits. We have heard of neighborhood "book clubs". Oprah had a Book Club years ago when she had a TV show and any book she chose guaranteed ... moreIt consisted of writers critics, actors, wits. We have heard of neighborhood "book clubs". Oprah had a Book Club years ago when she had a TV show and any book she chose guaranteed the author a BEST SELLER! Don't know how those book clubs would compare to New York's Algonquin but do you know of any groups who get together to discuss IDEAS that are neither politically nor religiously motivated currently? Thinking just for the sake of thinking and then sharing those thoughts with others in a civil, cordial, thoughtful way day by day by day by day? Are internet social sites on that level? Could they be if the participants so chose? less
