We can say that the future of human work is heuristic work whereas for most of human history, we humans have done largely algorithmic work.
This is an historic change.
A major difference between these two types of work is the importance of conversation – an intrinsic human activity – hard to imagine living without some form of conversation.
Yet, in algorithmic work, conversation plays no role in the work itself.
Read MoreIf we want to improve learning and the quality of classroom practice then self-motivation is the key driver in each. Without self-motivation a poor class will be repeated next time, little if any effort to make it better
Read MoreThe red zone happens when something comes to our attention and triggers a cascade of memories with negative feelings attached. A phenomenon known as ‘emotional lateralisation’, occurs where the brain’s locus of control switches to the left hemisphere and then resources – oxygen, nutrients - are diverted to the red zone and it takes control.
The key step is the cascade of negative feelings. It is here where both mindfulness and encounter have one of their major impacts.
Read MoreWhen we operate fully in the blue zone we are autonomously motivated, we do things because they interest us, or we enjoy them or because the activity is connected to a deeply held value.
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