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Time-binding Timeline Exercise

Time-binding refers to the unique human capability to improve and progress over time through the use of symbols, language, etc. Because of books, diagrams, blueprints, plans, music, art, etc., each generation can build on the accumulated knowledge developed/discovered by previous generations. The premise of this 3-step exercise is that the rate of human progress really … Read more

Three Buckets Exercise

The principles of “ThisIsNotThat” denote more than just theories or explanations about language — they also require practice, actual doing or behaving to get a non-verbal ‘feel’ for your evaluations. These exercises may enable you to become self-aware of your attitudes and behaviors, and possibly lead to changes in the way you evaluate and react … Read more

Uncritical Inference Test

This uncrticial inference test is based on the work of William V. Haney. Carefully read the brief story which follows. Assume that all of the information presented in the story is definitely accurate and true. Next, read the statements following the story. If the statement is definitely true based on the information presented in the … Read more

Lloyd Morain

Interview recorded by the late Greg Sawin on May 27, 2000, edited by Steve Stockdale. Used with Mr. Sawin’s permission. (33:01)

Bourland and Morain on Alfred Korzybski

This post includes four video recollections of Alfred Korzybski: a three-part interview with D. David Bourland, Jr., and a later interview with Lloyd Morain. D. David Bourland, Jr. Steve Stockdale sat down with David Bourland at his home in Wichita Falls, TX, on May 26, 1997, to record his recollections about Alfred Korzybski and general … Read more

Recollections of Alfred Korzybski

This video slider includes four interviews recorded by Charles Stade in the late 1980s. Posted here with Mr. Stade’s permission, they include: Ernie Klemme (16:14) Bernie Chalip (18:19) Dr. Bill Pemberton (18:19) S.I. Hayakawa (12:28)

A Tutorial

How well do you integrate … what goes in ‘here’ with what goes on ‘out there’? When we talk about wanting to become better critical thinkers, or more discriminating individuals, or simply more sane human beings, what we’re talking about concerns questions such as: How well do we ‘interface’ with the world around us? How … Read more

How to size your thinking box

(Speaking Notes presented to the monthly luncheon of the National Management Association, Rockwell Collins Chapter, Richardson, TX (September 2000) In the mid-80s, I clipped a Gary Larsen “Far Side” cartoon that, at the time, reflected my disenchantment with my then-current management. The cartoon depicted a dinosaur addressing an auditorium of other dinosaurs: “The picture’s pretty … Read more