Edward T. Hall, an anthropologist, and expert in cross-cultural communication describes a phenomenon he calls the “cultural iceberg” in his book, Beyond Culture (1976). The iceberg depicts the …
Beginning a Dialogue
This summer I co-taught a class on Civil Discourse and it was definitely a learning experience! After the class was over, I felt like I was spinning around in a maelstrom of research data and …
“Oh, Say Can You See”
“Oh, Say Can You See” Many of us know about the current controversies over the National Anthem and honoring the flag of the United States. But where did our patriotic rituals and traditions come …
Is Serendipity the Mother of Invention?
How many inventions are discovered accidentally? Here’s a clear case of serendipity, reported in the Youth’s Companion 100 years ago. “The First Gas Burner” The Youth’s Companion February 22, 1917 …
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What does Christopher Columbus have to do with the Pledge of Allegiance?
October 9, 2017—an official holiday in the United States: Columbus Day. What does Christopher Columbus have to do with the Pledge of Allegiance? There’s a lot of controversy about what kind of a …
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Everything Old is New Again
Have you ever heard of Chautauqua? It’s a magical place where you can experience the past, the present, and the future, all in one day. Surrounded by historical structures dating from the 1880s and …