Tag: globalisation

Dialogue not monologue

Posted on by philipdodson

The challenge with only one narrative being voiced and seen as acceptable is that there is no balance, there is no respectful intellectual debate that would test the narrative being presented. So it is one-sided and as time passes it becomes dictatorial.

This is especially of concern when the one voice is one of authority that has been seen as a trusted source.

We live increasingly in a world of homogenisation and a single narrative where the opposing one is ridiculed and presented as ‘anti’ or ‘looney’.

If we want to maintain a healthy society there needs to respectful discussion of views of all, a dialogue not a monologue.

Alternative views

Posted on by philipdodson

When we allow things to happen to us without offering any different viewpoint, then we are agreeing with it outwardly.

Accepting what is and surrendering to this moment doesn’t mean outwardly agreeing with everything and allowing others to behave in whatever way they choose.

Accepting inwardly allows inner peace no matter what, there is no denial of what has happened. However, it still gives us the opportunity, from a place of peace, to offer our view which can be different.

We have a world where increasingly there is just one voice and anyone who speaks against it is to be considered dangerous and a conspiracist.

Those who accept this outwardly risk a great deal. We need to have alternative views and we need to be able to question.