Fil asked
On 4/24/07 11:52 AM, "Filippo A. Salustri" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 1. How can we get to preferred situations without thinking about 'problems'?
We can't. (I prefer to call them needs and desires) But whatever, they are
the references for our feelings and goals and help us focus how we change
the situation they represent.
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> 2. While we're working that out, how can we deal effectively with how we see
> things now?
We can't deal effectively with anything until we determine the needs and
desires related to it that we need or want to address. The word
"effectively" also implies goals and intentions to satisfy them (which of
course depend on how we define and analyze the problematic situation and who
becomes involved in its resolution.) I feel sure that you agree that
"effectively" implies engineering of a sort!
From a cognitive perspective this interests me a great deal. Design is not
possible without intentional thought. Intentional thought is not possible
without recognizing needs and desires.
Best regards,
Chuck
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