Comments for http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:14:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Howard Gardner Interviews Jeffrey Sachs by Paul Wenninger http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/howard-gardner-interviews-jeffrey-sachs/#comment-30 Paul Wenninger Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:14:02 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-30 In the face of systemic problems and conflicting data, a concise diagnosis is always stimulating. These observations and experiences now beg the question: who is preparing the next generation to follow up? The answer is postive and somewhat hopeful. Any school age institution or college/university that stresses independent thinking, develops a sense of self-reliance, presents the tenents of peace and holds service as a necessary social behavior will position young people in a responsive stance. More training for adults....more education for the young. In the face of systemic problems and conflicting data, a concise diagnosis is always stimulating.

These observations and experiences now beg the question: who is preparing the next generation to follow up?

The answer is postive and somewhat hopeful. Any school age institution or college/university that stresses independent thinking, develops a sense of self-reliance, presents the tenents of peace and holds service as a necessary social behavior will position young people in a responsive stance. More training for adults….more education for the young.

]]> Comment on History Up Close: My Experience in DC on Inauguration Day by Ernest Smith http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/history-up-close-my-experience-in-dc-on-inauguration-day/#comment-28 Ernest Smith Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:19:29 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=152#comment-28 Amazing and inspiring. Now I am really glad that you went. Burning man ball!!! Hit me in the head with a two by four and call me Charlie. Why wasn't I notified? Amazing and inspiring. Now I am really glad that you went. Burning man ball!!! Hit me in the head with a two by four and call me Charlie. Why wasn’t I notified?

]]> Comment on ObamArete: Politics as Transformation by Ernest Smith http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/obamarete-politics-as-transformation/#comment-27 Ernest Smith Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:06:27 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=156#comment-27 Thank you for sharing Scott. I would appreciate your input on some political idealism I have been exposed to recently. Thank you for sharing Scott. I would appreciate your input on some political idealism I have been exposed to recently.

]]> Comment on My New World: Teachers College, Columbia University by DAvid http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-new-world-teachers-college-columbia/#comment-26 DAvid Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:01:19 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-26 Scott, You say want an evolution, well, you know.... We'd all love to change the world........ Perfect place for you to take your game to the next frontier.... here's to you and what's unfolding on campus. peace D Scott,
You say want an evolution, well, you know….
We’d all love to change the world……..

Perfect place for you to take your game to the next frontier….
here’s to you and what’s unfolding on campus.
peace
D

]]> Comment on My New World: Teachers College, Columbia University by Ernest Smith http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/my-new-world-teachers-college-columbia/#comment-25 Ernest Smith Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:59:27 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-25 Great video Scott. It is always a pleasure for me to see this city through yours eyes and your gift for documentation is exceptional. I am truly happy for your success and excited for your future. Great video Scott. It is always a pleasure for me to see this city through yours eyes and your gift for documentation is exceptional. I am truly happy for your success and excited for your future.

]]> Comment on Salon #9: The “Acknowledging Family” Salon by Ernest Smith http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2009/01/23/salon-9-the-acknowledging-family-salon/#comment-24 Ernest Smith Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:59:24 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-24 Loving it! When is part 2! Loving it! When is part 2!

]]> Comment on A Night with Elie Weisel by Melinda http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2008/12/17/a-night-with-elie-weisel/#comment-23 Melinda Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:34:00 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-23 I loved this one: <i>Letting suffering speak is the language of truth.</i> That's the essence of art. I loved this one: Letting suffering speak is the language of truth.

That’s the essence of art.

]]> Comment on I Teach at the Green School in Brooklyn by Scott http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2008/11/22/i-teach-at-the-green-school-in-brooklyn/#comment-22 Scott Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:58:42 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-22 Thank you Diana and great to hear from you! Wow, what an intense day that was... Congrats on getting into Reed, one of the best schools on the west coast! ~S Thank you Diana and great to hear from you!
Wow, what an intense day that was…
Congrats on getting into Reed, one of the best schools
on the west coast!
~S

]]> Comment on Six Days to Remember by Scott http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2008/11/11/6-days-to-remember/#comment-21 Scott Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:00:10 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-21 Guy, Thank you! I learned much of what I know from someone who regularly "Guys" the San Francisco Bay Area with as much grace, generosity and success as anyone I know! Love, Scott Guy,

Thank you! I learned much of what I know from someone who regularly
“Guys” the San Francisco Bay Area with as much grace, generosity and success as anyone I know!

Love,
Scott

]]> Comment on Six Days to Remember by Guy http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/2008/11/11/6-days-to-remember/#comment-20 Guy Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:05:26 +0000 http://fractalbridge.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-20 Scott, You rock! I'm so glad your "Scotting" NY! It's been a long time coming! Love, Guy Scott,

You rock! I’m so glad your “Scotting” NY! It’s been a long time coming!

Love,
Guy

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