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    • Proactive Compassion
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    • Intentional Imagination
    • Inclusive Integrity
    • Creative Courage
  • AUTHORS
    • Dr. Donald Scherer
    • Carolyn Jabs
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When Things Fall Apart
When Things Fall Apart
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Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Wildfires. This has been a season of extreme events. The media present graphic images of destruction, and heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything. Often, we also hear stories of first responders, professionals and people-on-the-scene who act … Read More

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A Few Words about Catastrophic Molting
A Few Words about Catastrophic Molting
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(Photo first appeared on Elephant Seal Notes. Used by permission of nature4peace.) The little seal didn’t look good.  The first time I passed it on the beach, I didn’t even see it because it resembled one of the many rocks … Read More

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After the Election…
After the Election…
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No matter what happens next week, one thing is certain. After the election, our country will need Cooperative Wisdom to recover from an especially corrosive campaign. Regardless of who wins, there will be a change in the political environment, and … Read More

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Finding Cooperative Partners at Intersections
Finding Cooperative Partners at Intersections
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Churches. Retirement Communities. Franchise Businesses.   At first glance, it doesn’t seem as though they have much in common.  But look more closely. All of these institutions make long-term investments in real property.  Driving down the road, these assets are easily … Read More

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Recycling 101: Lessons in Cooperative Wisdom
Recycling 101: Lessons in Cooperative Wisdom
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Every fall thousands of students migrate from home to campus, leaving in their wake millions of boxes and packing containers.  This year, at Bowling Green State University, residents of one campus learning community introduced newcomers to Recycling 101 when they … Read More

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The Power of What If
The Power of What If
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In Cooperative Wisdom, one of the essential social virtues is Intentional Imagination.  When we face problems that are likely to result in conflict, we can often change the dynamic by challenging premises.   One of the practices we recommend involves  “what … Read More

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Intentional Imagination and the Power Grid
Intentional Imagination and the Power Grid
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Cooperative Wisdom starts with the understanding that environments, both natural and social, are always changing.   The changes may be rapid and obvious; they may be slow and subtle. In both cases, Cooperative Wisdom directs us, “Be alert for opportunities and … Read More

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Elon Musk and the DC Dividend
Elon Musk and the DC Dividend
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When Elon Musk combined SolarCity Corp. with Tesla Motors Inc., he created an integrated renewable energy company.  Not only can he sell solar panels to homes and businesses around the world, he can also sell them the batteries to store … Read More

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Finding Our Way Through Fog
Finding Our Way Through Fog
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The other morning, I stepped out the front door and realized that I was standing directly under the dividing line between clouds and clear sky. If I turned one way, I saw dense fog. If I turned the other way, … Read More

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“…. one of those books that genuinely makes you feel like a better, stronger, more enlightened and educated person…”

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“A great read! Cooperative Wisdom helped me think more clearly about the skills I need to put together coalitions.”

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“Cooperative Wisdom provides a framework for resolving conflicts by showing how the values we share to dwarf the issues that divide us.”

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“A friendly, accessible guide to tackling some of our most vexing problems. Cooperative Wisdom will educate, inspire, and empower.”

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Author, Beyond Nature’s Housekeepers

“Penetrating, accessible, and profoundly practical, Cooperative Wisdom is a distillation of a lifetime of practical problem solving.”

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Consultant on Medical Ethics, Case Western Reserve University

“Don Scherer has always embodied the best of what philosophy has to offer. In this wonderful book, he sheds light on how we can develop powerful strategies for overcoming conflict and restoring cooperation.”

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Applied Philosopher and Author of The Heart of Grief: Death and the Search for Lasting Love

 

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