Response to Letters: Making Space

[darlinggarcia]

My work is representing myself. It reveals my thoughts, my conflicts, my solutions, and value. Our fishbowls are our self-portraits. I hope my self-portrait becomes much more detailed, and it shall as long as I continue to reflect and adapt.

[darlinggarcia]

I often looked at my classmates' posts to see if I was on the right track. However, the way you depict it, 45 societies are forming. We each build upon it, especially with the aid of the 10+1. Although 45 societies are growing, it does not mean we are diverting from the main society. Rather we are forming a collaborative society. A small step at a time before we join these 45 societies into 1 large one.

[darlinggarcia]

I think it is important to return to the site. It does not matter if I do not make any edits, rather that I revisit my thoughts, and see if I still have the same to say. As the fishbowl grows with our constant reflections, it is important to analyze new thoughts. That is why we must return to the site and fact check.

[darlinggarcia]

Although readers may not be interested in my thoughts/reflections, but at least I receive comfort from knowing that I am honoring them. These anecdotes may not be the most worthy, but at least it shows others that there is value in sharing them.

[darlinggarcia]

Paulo Freire
Work has influenced people working in education, community development, community health, & etc
"Leaders who do not act dialogically, but insist on imposing their decisions, do not organize the people--they manipulate them."

"What Synthesis demands from you is the active unification of parts (10+1) in contrast to an unconscious or mechanical repetition. "

Not only does our group unite within the 10+1, but we are also uniting with one another. This helps the society we are trying to build, become stronger.

[darlinggarcia]

Vilem Flusser
Czech born philosopher
Asked the essential question: "Is there any room left for freedom in a programmed world/"

The fishbowl is new. The 10+1 algorithm is complex as stated. During my first draft, I had no idea what I was going into. I hope I am showing sign of mastering the fishbowl. However, I know I need to better adapt to the 10+1 algorithm.

[darlinggarcia]

Instrumentality- fact/quality serving as a means to an end

Sometimes I feel fuzzy about these responses. I do not know if I am on the right track, but I have to remember that these are my thoughts. So, it is fine if those thoughts are short or long, or not that detailed, as they are being produced.

[darlinggarcia]

Sometimes, I felt guilty that I was improvising. This is my first time having a course designed like this. It's vastly different from most. I don’t consider myself to be creative, so it took a while for myself to get use to this class. I usually prefer direction, whereas this course embraces the idea of freedom.

[darlinggarcia]

I have two more structures to complete. The dynamic decision making & unique innovative capabilities. I am excited to dive in. I see the differences between the first two, so I am excited to see how these two will differ. I am excited to see the value shine through.

[darlinggarcia]

There is a rhythm floating along the lines. I'm very impressed by how great it sounds so far. I wonder what will be detailed under the social meeting.

[darlinggarcia]

I'm very excited to see how the inspiration from our fishbowls will come to light. Perhaps some our own exact quotes may come into play.

[darlinggarcia]

I'm very pleased to see how far this has came along. I also like to think that I have also progressed as this abstract formed.