I recently read in a book about the designer Buckmister Fuller that he distinguished between land-based thinking, which strives for certainty, and ocean-based or fluid thinking, where everything is in a state of constant flux.
The fact that he was able to shift between the two led to some highly innovative designs such as the geodesic dome, which defied traditional architectural principles.
Perhaps this flexibility of mind and ability to translate insights from one state to another is even more valuable than an either/or approach?
Wow… As I make another lap around the sun, this article made me think. While I am adept at external uncertainty (a TCK skill), I find that internal uncertainty can be harder to deal with (ex: what do I want in a career, asking someone out), bc impacts from those decisions are longer term.
What do you think about the dichotomy between the two types of uncertainty?
Great article, Risa!
I recently read in a book about the designer Buckmister Fuller that he distinguished between land-based thinking, which strives for certainty, and ocean-based or fluid thinking, where everything is in a state of constant flux.
The fact that he was able to shift between the two led to some highly innovative designs such as the geodesic dome, which defied traditional architectural principles.
Perhaps this flexibility of mind and ability to translate insights from one state to another is even more valuable than an either/or approach?
Wow… As I make another lap around the sun, this article made me think. While I am adept at external uncertainty (a TCK skill), I find that internal uncertainty can be harder to deal with (ex: what do I want in a career, asking someone out), bc impacts from those decisions are longer term.
What do you think about the dichotomy between the two types of uncertainty?