Thanks everyone. And great imagery and wording, Alexander, in regard to the types of "infrastructure" that would truly point us in the direction of a better future. Well said. Thanks again Gregg, Chance, and Alexander for sharing your insights, -joe Dr. Joseph H. Michalski King’s University College at Western University 266 Epworth Avenue, DL-201 London, Ontario, Canada N6A 2M3 Tel: (519) 433-3491 Email: [log in to unmask] ______________________ eiđ + 1 = 0 ________________________________ From: tree of knowledge system discussion <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Alexander Bard <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, January 3, 2020 11:45 AM To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Inspiring talk on justice, identity and compassion Dear Gregg & Co A society is only as civilized as its infrastructure investments. And education and mentorships - the processes of adultification - are the investments in human infrastructure. So rather than speaking of "justice" and "fairness" which are terms now steeped in social justice warrior ressentiment, why not speak of an infrastructure culture focused on radical meritocracy? Otherwise we just end up in the same old squabbles over resources all over again, the divise poison that society is already full of. I think infrastructure is a brilliant term. It points us all toward a shared and better future. And it is what governments rather than markets are supposed to do well. Building sustainable roads and bridges, both physically, virtually and mentally. Happy new year! Alexander Bard Den fre 3 jan. 2020 kl 17:27 skrev Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>: Hi List, If you get a chance, I strongly recommend this 20 min TedTalk on justice and identity and compassion. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dc2tOp7OxyQ8-26feature-3Dyoutu.be&d=DwIF-w&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=YU8myZwzUL6QfPi2WN12atghdBSkAxsexRPf5MjZMuA&s=py9jcpG6oD2AU7JfbU-H5thxZCqCFBNBTVr-92CZY-A&e=<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dc2tOp7OxyQ8-26feature-3Dyoutu.be&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=S1mvle-Y95CkZQLdQwxkNfUws7KoAJAmH04G5ZtDk1w&s=bHKoelk5xUHu5RIMpwSvUNcYN9qd9EjH4gMWBGk3XXc&e=> As someone who worked on the “mean streets” of Philadelphia for 4 years I can say that the structural issues facing the poor are brutal and unjust and we should be doing much more to cultivate an infrastructure that fosters growth rather than one that emphasizes punishment and control. I have huge respect for folks who devote their lives to these kinds of issues. Best, Gregg ___________________________________________ Gregg Henriques, Ph.D. Professor Department of Graduate Psychology 216 Johnston Hall MSC 7401 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-7857 (phone) (540) 568-4747 (fax) Be that which enhances dignity and well-being with integrity. Check out my Theory of Knowledge blog at Psychology Today at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.psychologytoday.com_blog_theory-2Dknowledge&d=DwIF-w&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=YU8myZwzUL6QfPi2WN12atghdBSkAxsexRPf5MjZMuA&s=_6c6GhCr7nuXfclnv2WBw9qwF3kY8Nw1FtjgwAUNviE&e=<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.psychologytoday.com_blog_theory-2Dknowledge&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=S1mvle-Y95CkZQLdQwxkNfUws7KoAJAmH04G5ZtDk1w&s=xIn-ChDvfkjyu6M55GZV3CkamBRDmN5URjvGnFIRPvY&e=> Check out my webpage at: www.gregghenriques.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gregghenriques.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HPo1IXYDhKClogP-UOpybo6Cfxxz-jIYBgjO2gOz4-A&m=S1mvle-Y95CkZQLdQwxkNfUws7KoAJAmH04G5ZtDk1w&s=_mcsl6x085g27a-tWJYNKL90PujXA8VwpIFXAm4lu38&e=> ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:mailto:[log in to unmask]> or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:mailto:[log in to unmask]> or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1 ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1