#98- It's Hard to Change Your Mind

"The Kitchen Table" Presented by The Pacific Institute Canada

The Presidential Debate: First Impressions

In this episode, Gregg, Ron, and Dave Share their first impressions of the debate. Going deeper than who might have won, the guys use the wisdom models to look at the dynamics of the social psychology behind people’s conclusions. From tribalism to political correctness to the ability to actually change one’s mind.
References:
Spiral Dynamics- Clare Graves & Don Beck

https://spiraldynamics.net

Summary of Developmental Theory- Spiral Dynamics - Eight Stages

1. Beige: This is the most basic level of consciousness, characterized by a focus on survival and basic needs. At this level, individuals are primarily concerned with physical safety and security, and may not have a sense of self beyond their immediate surroundings.

2. Purple: At this level, individuals begin to develop a sense of community and belonging, and may adopt the values and beliefs of their tribe or family.

3. Red: This level is marked by a focus on power, domination, and self-assertion. Individuals at this level may be impulsive and rebellious, and may not have a strong sense of right and wrong.

4. Blue: At this level, individuals develop a sense of morality and order, and may adopt a more structured and hierarchical worldview. They may be more concerned with tradition and authority, and may have a strong sense of duty and loyalty.

5. Orange: This level is characterized by a focus on innovation, achievement, and self-actualization. Individuals at this level may be more individualistic and entrepreneurial, and may be less concerned with group identity or tradition.

6. Green: At this level, individuals may develop a more inclusive and pluralistic worldview, and may be more concerned with social justice and equality. They may be more open to new ideas and ways of thinking, and may be more accepting of diversity and difference.

7. Yellow: This level is marked by a focus on integration and balance, and may involve a synthesis of the values and perspectives of different memes. Individuals at this level may be more flexible and adaptable, and may be able to hold multiple perspectives simultaneously.

8. Turquoise: This is the highest level of consciousness, characterized by a sense of unity and oneness with all of creation. Individuals at this level may have a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all things, and may be more compassionate and empathetic towards others

Dr David Rock-SCARF
As away to understand: either why you’re behaving or acting the way that you do, or why others do. We offer you neuroscientist Dr. David Rock. SCARF model . Rock identifies social situations that creates either are reward response for us or threat response.

Rock explains there are five social domains : status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness & fairness that if you have in life things move along quite nicely however, once these are threatened it causes people to react with fight, flight or freeze reaction.

It can help explain our original questions

•Why the world is so polarized.

•Why there is a increasing lack of civility and citizenship responsibly and rise of populism.

•Where people are tend to look for things that people are against versus what people are for.

•Why there is an erosion of pluralism and growth in tribalism