“Dissonance is the most misunderstood kind of feedback,” Bottino says. “We really should welcome it and learn to make the most of it.” As Bottino points out, it’s critical when taking on a challenging project to know how to solicit outside input and help, and to know how to engage with potential advisers, supporters, and collaborators. If you’re pursuing a truly ambitious question, you probably can’t answer it alone. Collaborative inquiry begins with asking others, Do you find this question as interesting as I do? Want to join me in trying to answer it?
