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Unhinged

With every moment, I’ll appreciate understanding & being understanding. Things could be all right, just let the truth guide us forward.

Running ahead, 

in a world so loud,

Breaking free from-

The chains of conventional wisdom.

Thoughts like a river, 

flow forward,

In the creative moment, 

find our true light.

No more holding back, 

I’m breaking the mold,

Living for the moment, 

daring to be bold.

Feel passion inside, 

let the creative ideas flow,

This is where my story begins.

Unhinged, I’m alive,

growing in the global society, 

ready to thrive.

overcome barriers on the way, 

I’m ready to soar,

Embracing the change, 

I’m ready to move forward.

Whispers of doubt try to pull me down,

But I’m continuing to grow,

 even though I wear a frown.

Every scar tells-

a tale of unusual experiences,

In the darkness, I’ll find my light.

Let the world watch as I break the chains,

In the spark of inspiration, 

I’ll connect the world.

Every true voice echoes, 

knowledge shared.

In this unhinged journey, 

I’ll never be the same.

So here I stand, 

in pursuit of freedom,

In this unhinged journey, 

just be true to the world.

With every moment,

I’ll appreciate understanding & being understanding,

Things could be all right, 

just let the truth guide us forward.

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Interpreting Schemas

 Developing a great schema, either in humans or machines, improves knowledge development, guiding cognitive processes and behavior in making sound decisions and building a strong understanding capability.

In social science, a schema is a mental structure individuals use to organize knowledge, guiding cognitive processes and behavior. People use schemata to categorize objects and events based on common elements to interpret and predict the world. New information is processed by how it fits into these mental structures or rules. 

Schemas allow one to perceive the whole picture of an event or object based on partial information structures because each schema has a main category, a slot that connects different semantic networks. Moreover, each schema is developed to simplify drawing conclusions about a represented concept. Certain strategies of simplifying schemata include stereotypes and archetypes that drive the decision-making process. Prior knowledge plays a role in cognitive processing, as pre-existing schemata often need to be activated to relate to new information.

Experts tend to have larger and richer schemata (organized representations of things or events that guide a person’s thoughts and actions) and possess far greater knowledge in specific domains compared to novices. The schemata of experts are also highly interconnected, meaning that retrieving one piece of information easily leads to the retrieval of another piece.

How do we develop our own schemas? Schemas develop through continuous interaction with the environment, involving assimilation and accommodation.

Active Construction: Learners actively build and revise schemata when repeatedly exposed to new information. Each schema is unique, depending on individual experiences and cognitive processes.

Assimilation: New events or objects relate to existing cognitive structures. So the memory can create a connection between related events or objects.

Accommodation: When new information does not fit existing concepts, schemata modify to match the new information. 

Equilibration: Cognitive development relies on equilibration, where individuals seek balance between their mental frameworks and the environment. Disequilibrium, caused by a mismatch between existing knowledge and new information, motivates individuals to adapt through assimilation or accommodation.

Schemata represent how characteristics of certain events or objects are recalled, as determined by one’s self-knowledge and cultural-political background. Examples include rubrics, perceived social roles, stereotypes, and worldviews. Children also develop schemas through imitation, selectively duplicating the behaviors of others, especially when uncertain or seeking approval. Developing a great schema, either in humans or machines, improves knowledge development, pays more attention to personal bias, guides cognitive processes and behavior in making sound decisions, and builds a strong understanding capability.

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Understanding Structuralism

 Structuralism has influenced various fields, including linguistics, anthropology, psychology, and sociology.

Structuralism has had a significant impact on various fields of study, including linguistics, anthropology, literary criticism, and psychology. 

In psychology, particularly in the early days, structuralism refers to the approach that sought to understand the structure of the mind through introspection. It emphasizes that experience and understanding are more than just the sum of their parts.

 In psychology, structuralism influenced the development of cognitive psychology and the study of mental processes. Gestalt psychology introduced the idea that the "whole of experience" is greater than the sum of its individual elements. This perspective suggests that when individuals encounter new information, they initially perceive it as unstructured and gradually identify key features to formulate an understanding. This insight becomes more structured over time until a comprehensive understanding or solution is achieved.

Structuralism, while influential, has faced several criticisms:

-Subjective Analysis: Structuralism uses subjective, interpretive, phenomenological, and qualitative analysis, which some sociologists view as more aligned with the humanities than the social sciences.

-Difficulty in Testing and Proving: One of the main criticisms is that structuralism is difficult to test or prove.

-Lack of Interest in Historical Processes: Structuralism has been criticized for lacking interest in historical processes. It tends to offer a static analysis, making it challenging to incorporate historical changes.

-Static Analysis: The difficulty of including historical changes in its static analysis has strengthened objections against it.

-Limited Scope: Behavior and personality were beyond the scope considered by structuralism.

Structuralism has influenced various fields, including linguistics, anthropology, psychology, and sociology. It focuses on understanding the underlying structures that shape human culture, language, and thought. Structuralists believe that these structures are universal and can be uncovered through analysis. 

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Professional Interface

The global world is hyperconnected and interdependent; insightful leaders are interfaces of varying perspectives, opposing views, cultures, constraints, and competitions.

 As the world, both the natural world and the human society are so dynamic with a balance of energy, running a healthy organization or society is to enhance the balance cycle and growth cycle with continuity. 
In reality, there are a multitude of gaps existing that divide global societies; there are numerous frictions that stop individuals, organizations, or human societies from moving forward smoothly. Also, the communication bottleneck and primary impediments to collaboration are a dissonance between different hierarchical layers of the organization. 
So it's always crucial to identify and develop different global interfaces for harnessing changes and catalyzing innovation.

An interdisciplinarian can act as a global interface by connecting different fields to address complex global issues. 

-Bridging Disciplines: Interdisciplinarity involves integrating knowledge and methods from different disciplines to create a more comprehensive understanding.

-Inclusive Environments: Interdisciplinarity can shape diversity and inclusion efforts, ensuring fair opportunities for all.

-Addressing Complex Issues: Many global challenges require insights from multiple fields.

-Cultural Understanding: Dialogue among different faiths can lead to a deeper understanding of each other's beliefs.

-Promoting Collaboration: Interdisciplinarians foster collaboration across fields, encouraging diverse perspectives.

The multiculturalists as global interface: Multiculturalists can act as a global interface by fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, though challenges and considerations exist.

-Appreciation of Local Cultures: Cosmopolitans, a type of multiculturalist, nurture an intellectual appreciation for local cultures.

-Organization of Diversity: They advocate for a global culture based on the "organization of diversity" rather than uniformity.

-Preservation of Cultural Traditions: NGOs, often promoting a multiculturalist view, work to preserve cultural traditions, especially those of indigenous groups.

Potential Challenges:

-Multiculturalism may prioritize certain groups over the common good, potentially eroding national unity if people identify more with ethnic or racial groups than as citizens of a common country.

-It can undermine equal individual rights by favoring group rights.

-Unhealthy Competition between cultural groups for recognition perhaps reinforce the dominance of the dominant culture.

-Focusing on cultural group identity sometimes reduce broader political movements across different groups.

Actions celebrating cultural pluralism overshadow actions addressing past discrimination.

A polyglot, or someone who knows and is able to use several languages, can serve as a global interface due to the intrinsic relationship between language and culture.

-Language as Part of Culture: Language is an integral part of culture, influencing all aspects of human life within a society.

-Facilitating Communication: Polyglots can extend the communicative value of texts and messages across different linguistic communities.

-Understanding Social Differences: Sociolinguistics studies how language varies and changes, encoding social differences related to community, culture, and context. Polyglots are better equipped to understand these nuances.

-Bridging Cultural Divides: The distribution of languages differs from nonlinguistic cultural features, and polyglots can bridge these divides.

-Global Language Flows: Polyglots contribute to and navigate the diffusion of linguistic elements and cultural practices on a global scale.

-Promoting Linguistic Diversity: With globalization impacting languages, polyglots can aid in efforts to document, preserve, and revitalize endangered languages by creating and sharing digital content.

The global world is hyperconnected and interdependent; insightful leaders are interfaces of varying perspectives, opposing views, cultures, constraints, and competitions by applying contextual thinking and interdisciplinary knowledge. So global leadership today is more about an interface to bridge the world of differences; influencing, mentoring, harmonizing, and orchestrating toward the next level of progress.

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Overcome Obstacles in Problem-Solving

By understanding and addressing stigma and resistance, individuals and organizations can enhance their problem-solving capabilities and develop more effective and inclusive solutions.

We all develop reputations for being problem creators, problem definers, or problem solvers. To close the problem-solving capability gap, it is important to keep sharpening our problem-solving skills, always dig underneath the surface, and build a good reputation as an insightful problem solver.

In reality, there are lots of obstacles to effective problem solving. Stigma refers to the negative perception or disapproval associated with a particular condition, behavior, or characteristic. In problem-solving, stigma can be attached to certain ideas, issues, or individuals. Resistance in problem-solving refers to the reluctance or opposition to change or new ideas. This can stem from various sources, including fear of the unknown, comfort with the status quo, or perceived threats to power and control. Stigma and resistance are two factors that can significantly impact problem-solving processes, particularly in social and organizational contexts. Here's how each can affect problem-solving:

Stigma Impact on Problem-Solving:

-Inhibition of Ideas: Stigma can prevent individuals from voicing certain ideas or solutions due to fear of judgment or ridicule. This can limit the diversity of thought and creativity in problem-solving.

-Avoidance of Issues: Problems that carry social stigma, such as certain social issues, might be ignored or inadequately addressed, leading to ineffective solutions.

-Marginalization of Contributors: Individuals who are stigmatized may be excluded from the problem-solving process, resulting in a loss of valuable perspectives and insights.

Resistance Impact on Problem-Solving:

-Slow Adoption of Solutions: Resistance can delay the implementation of new solutions, particularly if they require significant changes to established processes or behaviors.

-Conflict and Friction: Resistance can lead to conflicts within teams or organizations, hindering collaboration and effective communication.

-Undermining Efforts: In some cases, resistance can actively undermine problem-solving efforts, leading to suboptimal outcomes or failure to address the problem effectively.

Addressing Stigma and Resistance

-Fostering an Inclusive Environment: Creating a culture that values diversity and inclusivity can help reduce stigma and encourage open communication, allowing more ideas to surface.

-Education and Awareness: Providing education about the issues at hand and the benefits of proposed solutions can help reduce resistance by addressing misconceptions and fears.

-Involving Stakeholders: Engaging all relevant stakeholders in the problem-solving process can help ensure that diverse perspectives are considered and that there is buy-in for the solutions developed.

-Building Trust: Establishing trust among team members and stakeholders can facilitate more open dialogue and reduce resistance to change.

In reality, problem-solving in the majority of organizations today is woefully inadequate. Often, events and patterns are observed on the surface, and then the action is taken to fix the symptom, which results from the actual cause of the problem. By understanding and addressing stigma and resistance, individuals and organizations can enhance their problem-solving capabilities and develop more effective and inclusive solutions.

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Nonetheless

Nonetheless, we’ll reach the higher horizon; we’ll amplify positive influence. In this paradigm shift, we’ll always keep ourselves coherent.

When the skies are gray, 

and the clouds roll in,

Life throws its shadows, 

but we just have to get out of it.

With every stumble, 

every tear we shed,

We refresh our energy, 

fueled by -

what’s ahead in the future.

Nonetheless, 

we keep on driving changes.

Through the storms and the lightning.

With our eyes wide open, 

we’ll find our way,

In the darkest moment, 

we’ll search for the light beams.

When the road gets tough, 

and the path is unclear,

We hold onto beliefs, 

we conquer our fear.

With every rhyme to move, 

we’ll stand up tall,

Together we’ll speed up, 

we shouldn't get stalled.

So let the winds blow, 

let the waves tide up.

We’ll create order through the chaos, 

we’ll search for wisdom above and under.

With trust as our compass, 

we’ll navigate truth.

In the face of the complex world, 

we’ll see through things from-

different angles.

So here’s to the journey, 

the highs and the lows,

With every step forward, 

our resilience builds.

Nonetheless, 

we’ll reach the higher horizon, 

we’ll amplify positive influence.

In this paradigm shift, 

we’ll always keep ourselves coherent.

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Influential Governance

 The idea of good governance is often associated with a legitimate state, an efficient administration, the rule of law, and a strong civil society.

Governance is to ensure that the organization is running in the right direction. How to enforce the organizational governance discipline depends on the nature, scale, and complexity of the organization, as well as understanding its risks and conducting. 

Influential governance involves patterns of rule and practices of governing that can shape society, politics, and the economy. It extends beyond the centralized authority of the state, incorporating various factors and mechanisms.

Key aspects of influential governance include:

-Accountability: Holding different stakeholders responsible for their actions, which is crucial for democracy and preventing abuses of power.

-Transparency: Ensuring that outsiders can access valid and timely information about governmental and private organizations.

-Democracy: Reflecting the values of the citizenry in policy processes, though the rise of markets and networks can disrupt traditional lines of accountability.

-Economic Development: Recognizing that development is closely tied to governance structures, with the government often seen as a primary agent in promoting economic growth.

-Public Opinion: Acknowledging that public opinion sets limits within which policymakers must operate, influencing policy decisions.

However, challenges exist:

-Limits of Transparency: Determining what information should be public versus what needs to remain confidential for strategic reasons.

-Democratic Accountability: Ensuring that non-government organizations involved in policy implementation are accountable to elected officials.

-Unintended Consequences: Recognizing that efforts to accommodate public opinion can be seen as pandering or manipulation if not being handled smoothly.

The idea of good governance is often associated with a legitimate state, an efficient administration, the rule of law, and a strong civil society. 

Effective governance is crucial for societal advancement, as it establishes the framework within which organizations or communities can thrive, develop, respond to challenges, drive changes, and harness innovation.

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Viewpoint

So let’s share our visions, let’s walk side by side. In the richness of our stories, we’ll take the world in stride.

From my window, 

I can see the world unfold,

Different stories told, 

In shades of the color spectrum.

Every influencer has a vision, 

every inspiration a song,

In this tapestry of life, 

we all belong to the vast universe.

Viewpoint, 

where do you stand up?

Seeing through your eyes, 

let’s understand each other’s viewpoint.

In the colors of our differences, 

we’ll find our path to grow,

Together we can learn, grow, 

understand each other’s viewpoints,

be true to the world.

You see the sunrise,

 I see the stars at night,

Each perspective shining, 

each one holds its light.

Through fresh insight, 

we’ll bridge the divide,

Finding common ground, 

with truth as our guide.

Let’s listen to the whispers, 

let’s open up our minds,

In the beauty of the planet, 

true connection can be found.

Embracing a great story, 

Weaving threads of idea flows

In the exchange of our viewpoints, 

let’s create a space for-

generating great value

So let’s share our visions, 

let’s walk side by side,

In the richness of our stories, 

we’ll take the world in stride.

With every viewpoint cherished, 

we’ll rise above the fray,

In this journey together, 

we’ll find our own path to -

move forward.

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Narrow Alley

In this narrow alley, I’ll walk through the dark time, toward the light, ultimately.

In the atmosphere of the city, 

where the shadows play,

There’s a narrow alley, 

where trust drifts away.

Whispers in the darkness, 

secrets left untold,

Every step I take, 

feels like I’m breaking the mold.

In this narrow alley, 

where the echoes call,

Finding a hidden clue, 

Though the walls feel small.

With every twist and turn, 

I’m searching for the light,

In this narrow alley, 

I found something odd tonight.

Graffiti on the pavement, 

stories carved in pistol dots,

Each corner holds a memory, 

Every step leads to -

something unusual.

The flicker of a lantern, 

guiding me through -

the gloomy time,

In this whisper of shadows, 

I’ll hold value tight.

The world outside is rushing, 

we all try to achieve something,

In these quiet surroundings, 

let's grasp the purpose of-

 what we've been doing. 

Embracing every moment, 

Getting things functioning.

In this narrow alley, 

deepen our viewpoint, 

brighten up shadows,

and move forward.

So I’ll walk this path, 

where the light & shadows blend,

In this narrow alley, 

I’ve found something unusual.

With the start above me, 

guiding my way up,

In this narrow alley, 

I’ll walk through the dark time,

toward the light, ultimately.

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Rebooting Human Beliefs

 As we challenge outdated notions, we pave the way for a more inclusive, innovative, and empathetic society. Embracing these new beliefs can lead to personal growth and collective progress.

The global world becomes more diversified and change is accelerating its speed. Common beliefs shape our perceptions and guide our actions. However, as society evolves, it’s essential to reassess and potentially reboot these beliefs to foster growth, inclusivity, and understanding. 

By questioning widely held beliefs, we can challenge injustice, foster progress, and enhance our understanding of the world. 

Key Areas for Rebooting

Success: In traditional belief, success is defined by the status quo. Modern Belief: Success is more about personal fulfillment, well-being, and positive impact on others.

Education:  In Traditional Belief: A formal degree is the only path to knowledge. Modern Belief: Lifelong learning and diverse experiences are equally valuable, with skills and creativity being crucial.

Work: In Traditional Belief, Job security comes from traditional employment. Modern Belief: Flexibility, entrepreneurship, and remote work can offer security and satisfaction.

Relationships: In Traditional Belief, relationships should conform to societal norms. Modern Belief: Relationships are diverse, and connections can be meaningful in various forms and structures.

Health: In Traditional Belief, health is solely about physical fitness. In Modern Belief: Holistic health includes mental, emotional, and social well-being, and should prioritize balance.

Community:  In Traditional Belief, Community is defined by geography. Modern Belief: Community can be formed through shared interests and values, transcending physical boundaries.

Rebooting common beliefs encourages open-mindedness and adaptability. As we challenge outdated notions, we pave the way for a more inclusive, innovative, and empathetic society. Embracing these new beliefs can lead to personal growth and collective progress.

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