- Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Philosophy, Communication, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Media and Cultural Studies, and 19 morePhotography, Community Engagement & Participation, Community Development, Global media, Phenomenology, Conflict Processes, Communication Management, Ethnography, Consciousness, Discourse Analysis, Community Informatics, Effective Listening, Listening, Dialogue, Bakhtin dialogism, Dialogue Studies, Jean Gebser, Edmund Husserl, and Elizabeth A Behnkeedit
- Dr. Purdy is a member of the International Listening Assoc., ILA; The Jean Gebser society for the study of civilizati... moreDr. Purdy is a member of the International Listening Assoc., ILA; The Jean Gebser society for the study of civilizational consciousness;, and Vice Chair of the Global Listening Centre, Kolkata, India; and on several journal editorial boards.edit
This article recognizes our global climate crisis, and the urgent need for action. The UN’s latest “Doomsday” report is a call to listen and respond. We begin this article with a philosophy that supports listening to the whole... more
This article recognizes our global climate crisis, and the urgent need for action. The UN’s latest “Doomsday” report is a call to listen and respond. We begin this article with a philosophy that supports listening to the whole environment, a receptivity that grounds listening with an encompassing ecological awareness. This philosophy is necessarily grounded in a living community, but a community that is not just sustainable, but one that must thrive and flourish . This philosophy section will be short, as we want to focus on communication and community, and how they must be listening in such a way as to include ecology /environment as part of our extended community. It is also important to know where to listen. This philosophy must include expansion of our feelings, senses, perceptions, and apperceptions, and describes necessary behaviors and actions that encompass the fullness of nature and ecology (Greek: the study of our dwelling, home). Social media can bring information and connect communities superficially, but the deep relationships that support successful action must be realized through rich face-to-face community building. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of what this listening style would include, and some suggestions for expanding listening awareness.
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There is ancient wisdom that the path to the spiritual, as well as success in life, comes through love, meditation and service—for some it is the double act: love and serve. There is also the maxim that service is as important as... more
There is ancient wisdom that the path to the spiritual, as well as success in life, comes through love, meditation and service—for some it is the double act: love and serve. There is also the maxim that service is as important as meditation (prayer), and valuable for human spiritual development. If we attend to the needs of the other we forget our own needs and advance spiritually. That said we must recognize that listening is a potent form of service for relationships, communities, and ultimately for humanity itself. We say giving is more important than receiving, but listening is a giving that is a true gift. (this paper is copyrighted by the Global Listening Center)
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Governors State U. of IL, USA It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) Why listen cosmically? What do we mean by cosmic? Wisdom is the desire of our global... more
Governors State U. of IL, USA It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) Why listen cosmically? What do we mean by cosmic? Wisdom is the desire of our global world. Ours is a global society, with many cultures, each with its own perspectives, and each a unique worldview. It was Nietzsche who said that if we are attentive (receptive/listening), we will realize that we are able to experience and understand something more encompassing than any single culture, perspective or worldview. Our practical, everyday lives limit our experience but also allow us to know that there is more to our experience than our own individual worldview. If we are able to differentiate or become aware of a cultural perspective or a identify a worldview we must already have a more encompassing understanding; we can " see " this particular perspective and differentiate it from other perspectives. We know (hear) this larger " view " by the fact that we are actually part of a much larger more encompassing (global) field within which these more limited views are included. The cosmic is more than any single cultural perspective or group of lived worlds or views—although, we could also argue that there is only one world with many " lived-worlds " depending on the culture you inhabit and experience every day. One intimate way we know the world is through listening, being receptive. This has been the accepted wisdom across most of the cultures and civilizations of the world since the earliest of times. Here we sketch out the common theme of listening across cultures, listening cosmically, and suggest why and how we can share our common humanity through listening to each other. We know this wisdom from our histories and our stories, and now we must adapt it to the demands of the late modern world. Finally adapting to the late modern world requires the essential human behaviors that have made us successful over human development and are still relevant today. And in addition, our current times call for listening as central to realizing our global and cosmic connections as humans. Listening can be understood at many levels; however, the importance of listening resonates across all civilizations, all cultural worlds. Listening is essential, everyday practice in every culture and is spoken of in the classical sayings of just about every culture. Listening has been celebrated as an important behavior by sages from all walks of life. Zen masters, Hindu and Sikh gurus, tribal leaders, and Western saints, popes and intellectuals, have all given credence to the critical
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This paper begins with the mutation of Integral awareness from the predominance of the mental consciousness (as inscribed by listening, patience and reason). This raises the question of what is happening with mental consciousness—and... more
This paper begins with the mutation of Integral awareness from the predominance of the mental consciousness (as inscribed by listening, patience and reason). This raises the question of what is happening with mental consciousness—and especially the efficient mental; and it raises concerns about efficient/deficient consciousness in general, and how this plays into Gebser’s position on the mutation to the integral. The mental era began 8-10K, or more, years ago with the rise of the cities. We should not be surprised if the integrating cosmic field is a bit wobbly—or delayed—in getting started. Gebser says (1985), that as structures are described, the efficient arises first in the transition to a new structure. If this is the case what can we say about our present mutational era which does not seem very efficient? Maybe we are still in the divisiveness of the deficient mental-rational? Or, maybe Gebser was wrong and a deficient integral can arise or be mixed with the efficient. Or perhaps this is a misreading of Gebser’s efficient/deficient conceptualization—and indeed this will be a starting point for rethinking mutation and the (anonymous) integrating awareness (I use the word consciousness when implying conceptualization and awareness when referencing the happening of the newest mutation). Certainly, in the midst of the integral mutation crisis listening (as well as patience and reason as sketched at last year’s conference) is critical for human thriving.
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Why listen cosmically? What do we mean by cosmic? Ours is a global society, with many cultures, perspectives, and worldviews. It was Nietzsche who said that if we are attentive (receptive/listening), we will realize that we are able to... more
Why listen cosmically? What do we mean by cosmic? Ours is a global society, with many cultures, perspectives, and worldviews. It was Nietzsche who said that if we are attentive (receptive/listening), we will realize that we are able to experience and understand something more encompassing than any single culture, perspective or worldview. If we are able to differentiate or become aware of a cultural perspective or a worldview we must already have a more encompassing understanding so we can " see " this particular perspective and differentiate it from other perspectives. We know this larger view by the fact that we are actually part of a much larger more encompassing (global) field within which these more limited views are included. The cosmic is more than any single cultural perspective or group of lived worlds or views—although we could also argue that there is only one world with many " lived-worlds. " Listening can be understood at many levels; however, the importance of listening resonates across all civilizations. Listening is essential, everyday practice in every culture and is spoken of in the classical sayings of just about every culture. Listening has been celebrated as an important behavior by sages from all walks of life. Zen masters, Hindu and Sikh gurus, tribal leaders, as well as western saints and intellectuals, have all given credence to the critical importance of listening and receptivity—as part of the larger importance of awareness.
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Summary/Abstract This paper is an overview of the “evolution” of human awareness. It builds on an earlier paper by Purdy (2000) in the International Journal of Listening: Listening and Structures of Consciousness. That paper discussed... more
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This paper is an overview of the “evolution” of human awareness. It builds on an earlier paper by Purdy (2000) in the International Journal of Listening: Listening and Structures of Consciousness. That paper discussed the modes of listening for each era of human “evolution.” This new paper derives from the same source (the philosopher Jean Gebser, primary source 1985) but rather approaches human development in terms of the human actions that support our listening abilities and our critical need for receptivity in the late modern era. The capabilities of trust, care, curiosity, and patience ground and support the need for listening in the modern world and each will be discussed as it supports listening as essential. In addition, this “method” will be bolstered by an extensive case study of effective teams at Google (Alphabet) supporting this paradigm.
This paper is an overview of the “evolution” of human awareness. It builds on an earlier paper by Purdy (2000) in the International Journal of Listening: Listening and Structures of Consciousness. That paper discussed the modes of listening for each era of human “evolution.” This new paper derives from the same source (the philosopher Jean Gebser, primary source 1985) but rather approaches human development in terms of the human actions that support our listening abilities and our critical need for receptivity in the late modern era. The capabilities of trust, care, curiosity, and patience ground and support the need for listening in the modern world and each will be discussed as it supports listening as essential. In addition, this “method” will be bolstered by an extensive case study of effective teams at Google (Alphabet) supporting this paradigm.
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Jean Gebser has described five structures of consciousness: archaic, magic, mythic, mental, and the currently emerging integral. Each of these structures correlates with "historical" and current styles of communication operating in human... more
Jean Gebser has described five structures of consciousness: archaic, magic, mythic, mental, and the currently emerging integral. Each of these structures correlates with "historical" and current styles of communication operating in human communication relationships. The archaic and magical are alien styles of communication from the perspective of modern communication scholars. The mythic and rational are best known as modes of communication in Eastern (including most of Africa) and Western culture, respectively. Most interesting, perhaps, is the description of communication within the presently emerging integral consciousness structure which some say is literate while others say it is a new orality. Is the emerging integral communication style oral, literate, or what?
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What was Gebser attempting to do in writing the Ever–Present Origin (EPO. What did he hope to accomplish with this monumental two volume work. In looking for a way to comment meaningfully on Gebser’s project I searched many avenues of... more
What was Gebser attempting to do in writing the Ever–Present Origin (EPO. What did he hope to accomplish with this monumental two volume work.
In looking for a way to comment meaningfully on Gebser’s project I searched many avenues of thought but I also interviewed four of the people (Al Mickunas, Noel Barstad, Elizabeth Behnke, Georg Feuerstein) whom I felt knew Jean Gebser’s work best.
In looking for a way to comment meaningfully on Gebser’s project I searched many avenues of thought but I also interviewed four of the people (Al Mickunas, Noel Barstad, Elizabeth Behnke, Georg Feuerstein) whom I felt knew Jean Gebser’s work best.
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This is about how to determine what is metaphysics based on "criteria" for verifying (Veritioning) through evidence and method. Main points covered: What is Metaphysics—Experience + “Method” How does Metaphysics concern Gebser? Greek... more
This is about how to determine what is metaphysics based on "criteria" for verifying (Veritioning) through evidence and method. Main points covered:
What is Metaphysics—Experience + “Method”
How does Metaphysics concern Gebser?
Greek origins—not Ontology, but Grounded
A brief history of Metaphysics & “Method”
Gebser’s verification for modes of awareness from archaic body to Verition and Dialogue
What is Metaphysics—Experience + “Method”
How does Metaphysics concern Gebser?
Greek origins—not Ontology, but Grounded
A brief history of Metaphysics & “Method”
Gebser’s verification for modes of awareness from archaic body to Verition and Dialogue
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So the run by a postmodern individual (Jameson), away from the late modern technology laden world, a run into the woods, is no escape. And indeed we can generalize that escape is not possible. And in a similar argument we can say that... more
So the run by a postmodern individual (Jameson), away from the late modern technology laden world, a run into the woods, is no escape. And indeed we can generalize that escape is not possible. And in a similar argument we can say that modern movements that take up the ancient art of the shamanic, or which claim to follow the path of the shamanic are also caught in the upsurgence of the integral awareness. That is the nature of the shamanic experience which is transformed in the move of late modern peoples to find wholeness and integration. Shamanism, the magical power of nature is itself transformed in the processes of modern cultures. This is a matter of how the shamanic, an aspect of the magical consciousness, is articulated, and what hermeneutics are at work in the transformation of the magical in the contemporary world.
So we need to be careful that we are not seeking power or some goal in shamanism, that is not what the shamanic is about.
So we need to be careful that we are not seeking power or some goal in shamanism, that is not what the shamanic is about.
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Latest research (2015) says 50% genes, 50% nature. Also, there is skepticism about identical twin studies which have tended to seek out similarities in identical twins when we now know twins can be quite unique in style, mood, and... more
Latest research (2015) says 50% genes, 50% nature. Also, there is skepticism about identical twin studies which have tended to seek out similarities in identical twins when we now know twins can be quite unique in style, mood, and manner of communicating. Twins are not only interesting in and of themselves, the extensive research on twins in pursuit of the influence of genetics on human behavior also has interesting implications for the field of communication. The results of the nature/nurture battle are in and we now have a clearer picture of the effects of genes. Further, we can learn a great deal from twins about what it means to have intimacy and a strong identity with others in a communication relationship . Genetics and the issues of identity and intimacy can provide an interesting basis for exploring the assumptions built into our theories of communication. Do our theories imply that we should strive for greater identity and intimacy? Do our theories suggest that we should work to achieve an overlap of experience to be successful? Is a stress on the importance of experiential overlap a meaningful theoretical bias in a world of pluralism and multiculturalism? These are challenging avenues to explore as we continue in a world that seems to become more diverse and less intimate in many ways.
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Arjuna listens and learns of his duty. At the beginning of the Geeta we find Arjuna in a state of dejection and anguish. Arjuna's despondency results from him not understanding his duty. We also, from time-to-time, find life difficult... more
Arjuna listens and learns of his duty. At the beginning of the Geeta we find Arjuna in a state of dejection and anguish. Arjuna's despondency results from him not understanding his duty.
We also, from time-to-time, find life difficult and depressing. Like Arjuna we may not know what to do. We can however learn from Arjuna. What did Arjuna do in his time of doubt? Did he yell and complain? Did he talk to Krishna? Not much. Krishna does most of the talking in the Geeta. Arjuna respectfully asks questions of Krishna so that he may learn and then mostly listens intently.
We also, from time-to-time, find life difficult and depressing. Like Arjuna we may not know what to do. We can however learn from Arjuna. What did Arjuna do in his time of doubt? Did he yell and complain? Did he talk to Krishna? Not much. Krishna does most of the talking in the Geeta. Arjuna respectfully asks questions of Krishna so that he may learn and then mostly listens intently.
Realistic self portraits are a modern phenomenon of the west (though not all are realistic). The study of self–portraits in painting and photography provides interesting insights about self and self awareness. Self is often a constructed... more
Realistic self portraits are a modern phenomenon of the west (though not all are realistic). The study of self–portraits in painting and photography provides interesting insights about self and self awareness. Self is often a constructed identity in the modern era defined by various reflections. However, when we consider the origins and elaboration of self awareness in the modern era we realize that “reflection” is a polysemic embodiment and we will elaborate on three modes of reflection in this study: proto-reflection, reflection, and multi-reflection. This presentation goes to the heart of “subjectivity” as self inclusion (Mickunas) which, when considered phenomenologically, is not centered on the ego, but on self in context. This study is illustrated by a selective history of self portraits in painting and photography and closes with my own self–portrait photographs.
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In many ways the Western model for communication is similar to that for health care––rational and instrumental––there are other life worlds besides the Western rational life world. Seeking the roots of health care and communication in... more
In many ways the Western model for communication is similar to that for health care––rational and instrumental––there are other life worlds besides the Western rational life world. Seeking the roots of health care and communication in human life worlds provides alternatives (ranging from a community model to a democratic model) for health care communication. This study looks at human life worlds and the implied health care models and then proposes a general model for service communication for health and welfare––and human services in general.
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The gist of this paper is that “listening as connecting” is an elemental way of serving others in a supportive relationship. It is most important to emphasize this relationship in the everyday world of work and service. And further, that... more
The gist of this paper is that “listening as connecting” is an elemental way of serving others in a supportive relationship. It is most important to emphasize this relationship in the everyday world of work and service. And further, that any serious sense of service relies on this basic quality of relationship—listening as connecting—prior to any established agenda. In support of this way of listening this paper reviews selected literature in the fields of listening, religion/spirituality and philosophy, and sorts out a coherent sense of listening as connecting.
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Research Interests: Gender Studies, Communication, Media Studies, New Media, Journalism, and 23 morePublic Opinion, Feminist Theory, Literature, Popular Culture, Queer Theory, Development communication, Global media, Sexuality, Media Education, Media Literacy, Media, Virtual Worlds, 21st Century Studies, Poststructuralist Theory, Film, Media Research, Guatemala, Audiovisuals, Social Communication, Media Impact and Effects and Usages, Digital Culture and Computer Based Communication, Alternate Media, and Cultural Media
A review of Peter deLisser's book Courageous Conversations: At work, at home. Peter is an executive coach and long time member of the International Listening Assoc. His second book distills more than half a century of wisdom about... more
A review of Peter deLisser's book Courageous Conversations:
At work, at home. Peter is an executive coach and long time member of the International Listening Assoc. His second book
distills more than half a century of wisdom about changing communication habits and how to cope with difficult Listening/communication situations.
At work, at home. Peter is an executive coach and long time member of the International Listening Assoc. His second book
distills more than half a century of wisdom about changing communication habits and how to cope with difficult Listening/communication situations.
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While we are not all listening therapists perhaps there is something to learn from Freud and Jung. Already in the early 20th century Carl Jung was working with Freud and both stressed the importance of listening. Jung’s practice of... more
While we are not all listening therapists perhaps there is something to learn from Freud and Jung. Already in the early 20th century Carl Jung was working with Freud and both stressed the importance of listening. Jung’s practice of listening was derived from Sigmund Freud who was his early mentor. Freud had a definite sense how to listen in therapy; Jung learned this lesson and more. Jung also lectured about how to listen in therapy, of how to be present and listen openly for what came up in a session. Jung did not have much use for theory beyond it use in some routine and uncomplicated neuroses—most patient’s cases being complex and unique—so effective listening was critical.
Research Interests: Sigmund Freud, Carl G. Jung, African history, African culture, African politics, African education, Afrocentrism, African-Centred Education, Black Psychology, Black Sociology, Black Family Research, Black Men, Black Youth, African Consciousness, Black Consciousness, Race and Racism, Listening, Projection and Listening, and Cultural Projection
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This paper will explore the modes of listening characteristic of “different” listening worlds and more particularly the nature and history of Western communication; for by understanding Western communication we understand better how to... more
This paper will explore the modes of listening characteristic of “different” listening worlds and more particularly the nature and history of Western communication; for by understanding Western communication we understand better how to listen beyond our history, language, culture and context. Allowing awareness and knowledge of listening into the practice of communication makes for a more complete practice of communication—one with more possibilities for global interaction. Then there is the ultimate question for global concerns: how is it that people listen? What will open people to be receptive to others—other positions, other lives/worlds? This paper will approach these questions and make suggestions for future work in a global dialogical field that includes listening.
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•The neglect of listening. •The importance of listening in personal and professional life. •The predominance of communication time spent listening. •Defining listening and the components of listening. Types of listening and its use in... more
•The neglect of listening.
•The importance of listening in personal and professional life.
•The predominance of communication time spent listening.
•Defining listening and the components of listening.
Types of listening and its use in everyday situations
•The importance of listening in personal and professional life.
•The predominance of communication time spent listening.
•Defining listening and the components of listening.
Types of listening and its use in everyday situations
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Some different approches to listening ethics. Systems, rules, situational. the author ends with authentic ethics of listening.
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In this paper I will explore the speaker-dominated heritage of our culture which to a great extent still reigns supreme. This domination entails a speaker-oriented "model" of community formation which I will discuss. Subsequently I... more
In this paper I will explore the speaker-dominated heritage of our culture which to a great extent still reigns supreme. This domination entails a speaker-oriented "model" of community formation which I will discuss. Subsequently I propose a listener-oriented model of community formation and project what I believe to be the implications of that model and what might happen with improved listening practice.
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Hermeneutics was first conceived in a "broader" sense by Schleiermacher. He brought the application of hermeneutics from its concern for specific texts (biblical, legal, literary), to a consideration of "The act of understanding, the act... more
Hermeneutics was first conceived in a "broader" sense by Schleiermacher. He brought the application of hermeneutics from its concern for specific texts (biblical, legal, literary), to a consideration of "The act of understanding, the act of a living, feeling, intuiting human being."1 Particularly, he wanted to depict the operation by which we understand the spoken or written word. The hermeneutical process for Schleiermacher dealt with how the hearer takes mere words and divines their meaning. How do we understand each other when we are such unique creatures of idiosyncratic experience? Schleiermacher's view did not show us a subjective perspective of thought and expression in the process of communication as many theorists do today, the idea that meaning is in people. This paper lays out a foundation for an understanding of speech that is neither subjective nor objective but embodied.
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In the west there is the important and infamous finding of Descartes that the mind is separate from the body. Seldom is it mentioned that without a body there is nothing to listen through/with, where do we find minds floating around... more
In the west there is the important and infamous finding of Descartes that the mind is separate from the body. Seldom is it mentioned that without a body there is nothing to listen through/with, where do we find minds floating around separate from bodies? All of our senses are involved to some degree in listening: sight and sound and touch are especially critical in being open and receptive to the needs of a person, a patient, however empathy (compassionate imagination) is also important.
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Listening sources by reference type: audio, articles, books, papers, presentations, dissertations, etc.
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Characteristics of good and poor listeners were collected. The most frequent characteristics of good listeners (top 30) and poor listeners (top 28) were randomized and participants were asked to respond to each on a scale from male,... more
Characteristics of good and poor listeners were collected. The most frequent characteristics of good listeners (top 30) and poor listeners (top 28) were randomized and participants were asked to respond to each on a scale from male, somewhat male, true of both sexes, somewhat female, female. Most of the good characteristics were associated with females, while the characteristics of poor listeners were association with males. The crux of this study is the discussion that gives several possible reasons for the results and makes the argument that the results are mainly a result of stereotyping and the fact that participants seemed to assume an interpersonal context for the characteristics where women are perceived to have the listening qualities that are most effective. Although gender may not be the single most important influence on communication, it is so basic that it affects interaction in varied contexts.
Research Interests: Gender Studies, Queer Theory, Culture Studies, T.S. Eliot, Postmodernism, and 8 moreGender Communication, Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Modernism, Listening Comprehension (Psychology of Language), Feminist Criticism, Post-Colonial Theory, Psychoanalytical Criticism, and Teaching the Listening Skill and Oral Expression
Perhaps putting consciousness on a chip is the last hurrah of the mental (rational) consciousness, the ultimate extension of instrumental rationality—the ultimate attempt to direct and be in control of life. Do not go gentle into that... more
Perhaps putting consciousness on a chip is the last hurrah of the mental (rational) consciousness, the ultimate extension of instrumental rationality—the ultimate attempt to direct and be in control of life.
Do not go gentle into that good night. ... Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas
Do not go gentle into that good night. ... Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas
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The technologized self of the late modern globalized world has mostly lost the ability to listen fully––that is, without rational purpose. This loss means we have limited awareness of the world beyond the technical as we do not hear it.... more
The technologized self of the late modern globalized world has mostly lost the ability to listen fully––that is, without rational purpose. This loss means we have limited awareness of the world beyond the technical as we do not hear it. To listen is to have integrity and to be conscious of the integrity of others, of being present to the “global” field of awareness. We are describing the imperative or requirement for listening and acting as the context requires––an attempt to be open, despite the predominance of technical (rational instrumental) consciousness. The condition of openness to what is present in the cultural field can bring awareness of a non–technologized (or non–instrumental) self that is both historical and present.
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Our culture has learned its lessons only too well. We listen to the voice of authority—be that authority a medical or legal practitioner, a manager, an officer of the law, or a religious leader. Listening has, consequently, come to be... more
Our culture has learned its lessons only too well. We listen to the voice of authority—be that authority a medical or legal practitioner, a manager, an officer of the law, or a religious leader. Listening has, consequently, come to be associated with passivity, often times with weakness. As a result of this attitude which trivializes listening, listening training has been largely ignored in the classroom, as well as in business and industry.
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Listening research has focused on methods borrowed from psychology and the study of communication. This article describes a broader approach to the study of listening that encompasses quantitative and qualitative methodology and goes... more
Listening research has focused on methods borrowed from psychology and the study of communication. This article describes a broader approach to the study of listening that encompasses quantitative and qualitative methodology and goes further to explore the larger field of human experience. Structures of consciousness are described that present very expansive ways to understand listening in cultural context.
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Page 1. Part II Listening Research Methods Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century Edited by Andrew D. Wolvin © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 978-1-405-18165-5 Page 2. 2 Qualitative Research: Critical for... more
Page 1. Part II Listening Research Methods Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century Edited by Andrew D. Wolvin © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 978-1-405-18165-5 Page 2. 2 Qualitative Research: Critical for Understanding Listening Michael W. Purdy ...
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Making Democracy Listening Friendly: How Elections are predicted successfully How do voters/citizens think/Act in the political field—the cognitive/listening research What can we do to make our political environment, one that is more of a... more
Making Democracy Listening Friendly:
How Elections are predicted successfully
How do voters/citizens think/Act in the political field—the cognitive/listening research
What can we do to make our political environment, one that is more of a Listening Democracy?
Some national (media) actions & interpersonal suggestions/guidelines for listening in community
How Elections are predicted successfully
How do voters/citizens think/Act in the political field—the cognitive/listening research
What can we do to make our political environment, one that is more of a Listening Democracy?
Some national (media) actions & interpersonal suggestions/guidelines for listening in community
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Listening Fast & Slow Using our “handicap” to advantage Show how cognitive research can inform the practice of effective listening and help us listen better in spite of our cognitive “handicaps” Insights: 50 odd years of cognitive... more
Listening Fast & Slow Using our “handicap” to advantage
Show how cognitive research can inform the practice of effective listening and help us listen better in spite of our cognitive “handicaps”
Insights: 50 odd years of cognitive research from Thinking Fast & Slow (2013), 420 pages, the work of Kahneman (& Tversky) on how people think (Undoing Project, new)
Summary: two lifetimes of research, applications to human action & decision-making, effortless (fast processing) and effortful thinking (slow & aware Listening)
Talk will cover some basics of Kahneman’s cognitive research: Thinking Fast & Slow
Review relation to listening—cognitive processing (and action)—discuss with the implications for aware/”conscious listening” (Purdy, 2000, IJL)—5 modes
Discussion: HOW do we get to mastery of listening as conscious & aware?
Show how cognitive research can inform the practice of effective listening and help us listen better in spite of our cognitive “handicaps”
Insights: 50 odd years of cognitive research from Thinking Fast & Slow (2013), 420 pages, the work of Kahneman (& Tversky) on how people think (Undoing Project, new)
Summary: two lifetimes of research, applications to human action & decision-making, effortless (fast processing) and effortful thinking (slow & aware Listening)
Talk will cover some basics of Kahneman’s cognitive research: Thinking Fast & Slow
Review relation to listening—cognitive processing (and action)—discuss with the implications for aware/”conscious listening” (Purdy, 2000, IJL)—5 modes
Discussion: HOW do we get to mastery of listening as conscious & aware?
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Jean Gebser has described five structures of consciousness: archaic, magic, mythic, mental, and the currently emerging integral. Each of these structures correlates with "historical" and current styles of communication operating in human... more
Jean Gebser has described five structures of consciousness: archaic, magic, mythic, mental, and the currently emerging integral. Each of these structures correlates with "historical" and current styles of communication operating in human communication relationships. The archaic and magical are alien styles of communication from the perspective of modern communication scholars. The mythic and rational are best known as modes of communication in Eastern (including most of Africa) and Western culture, respectively. Most interesting, perhaps, is the description of communication within the presently emerging integral consciousness structure which some say is literate while others say it is a new orality. Is the emerging integral communication style oral, literate, or what?
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A presentation for a Chicago area company on using listening and questioning to support clients. Levels of questioning are presented as related to listening. Also, an evolution of human actions that support listening is provided. This is... more
A presentation for a Chicago area company on using listening and questioning to support clients. Levels of questioning are presented as related to listening. Also, an evolution of human actions that support listening is provided. This is developed in another presentation posted here.
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This paper begins with the mutation of Integral awareness from the predominance of the mental consciousness (as inscribed by listening, patience and reason). This raises the question of what is happening with mental consciousness—and... more
This paper begins with the mutation of Integral awareness from the predominance of the mental consciousness (as inscribed by listening, patience and reason). This raises the question of what is happening with mental consciousness—and especially the efficient mental; and it raises concerns about efficient/deficient consciousness in general, and how this plays into Gebser’s position on the mutation to the integral. The mental era began 8-10K, or more, years ago with the rise of the cities. We should not be surprised if the integrating cosmic field is a bit wobbly—or delayed—in getting started. Gebser says (1985), that as structures are described, the efficient arises first in the transition to a new structure. If this is the case what can we say about our present mutational era which does not seem very efficient? Maybe we are still in the divisiveness of the deficient mental-rational? Or, maybe Gebser was wrong and a deficient integral can arise or be mixed with the efficient. Or perhaps this is a misreading of Gebser’s efficient/deficient conceptualization—and indeed this will be a starting point for rethinking mutation and the (anonymous) integrating awareness (I use the word consciousness when implying conceptualization and awareness when referencing the happening of the newest mutation). Certainly, in the midst of the integral mutation crisis listening (as well as patience and reason as sketched at last year’s conference) is critical for human thriving.