blog.aio.guru by atomio

Featuring the "Wiki Word for the week of..." section, where each Sunday a new term is highlighted from Wikipedia. Here is the word for the week: Soul

Have you been told a rumor? Do what Socrates would do: the three filter test. In ancient Greece, Socrates, recognized for his immense wisdom, received a person who, with great enthusiasm, said to him: "Socrates! You know what I just heard about your friend?" The philosopher, calmly, replied: "Just a moment. Before you tell me, let's go through what you mean by three filters." First filter: the truth. Have you checked that what you're going to tell me is true? No, I just heard it over there. Second filter: Kindness. Is it something good you're going to tell me about my friend? No, quite the opposite. Third filter: Usefulness. Is it useful that I know this? No, not really. Socrates, with serenity, concluded: If what you want to tell me is not true, not good, not useful... why say it ? ... Socrates’ lesson is clear: before you speak, think. Let's improve how we communicate and build a wiser and empathetic environment.    sharing i...

Featuring the "Wiki Word for the week of..." section, where each Sunday a new term is highlighted from Wikipedia. Here is the word for the week: Laconic