Blind Spots -Better Understand the "Other" and Yourself

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About us

Blind Spots is a group intended to provide a space where people are encouraged to discuss the various natural blind spots that occur within each and every one of us. Providing a space to explore, discuss and reflect, we will engage in topics that aim to resolve dogmatic group think, to better understand the world we live in, while moving away from the knee jerk reaction to label those we disagree with as stupid, lazy, or incompetent.

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Initially this group will be scheduled every two weeks at 4:00 pm-5:30 pm (CST) at Panera Bread, on University in Fort Worth until we can gauge consistent attendance and participation, with the intention of conducting weekly meetings.

Panera Bread 1700 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States

The format of the group will consistently follow this pattern:

Settle in and start within first 10 minutes.
Review Ground Rules, Expectations and Weekly Topic (5-10 minutes)
Ice-breaker (will change every week) (10-20 minutes)
Main Topic of Discussion (45-60 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (10 minute)

The intention for "Blind Spots" is to openly discuss both our own and society's various mental, emotional, ethical and moral boundaries and blind spots. These are by definition, emotionally charged topics, which is the very point.
The intention of this group is to learn how to better communicate and coincide with those you may not agree with or understand.

Ground rules:

One person will speak at a time.
Critical thought and objection are both welcome, however be sure to challenge the content and not the personality.
When challenging another’s position, it is encouraged that you question from a place of “trying to understand the other individual’s position”, instead of intending on proving your point or theirs wrong through your questioning.
4)In the event discussion gets heated and volatile between two individuals or factions, the discussion will be halted, followed by taking the next 5 to 10 minutes, to use the remaining parts of the group to break down what just occurred and where communication broke down.

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Stupid Is, As Stupid Does
Sun, Mar 1 · 4:00 PM CST
1700 University Dr, Fort Worth, Te, US
The notion of stupidity has a variety of definitions and applications, however it can generally be agreed that most see it in others and not themselves. That is what we will discuss, as we review Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity, and explore how individual's can become willing and driven to burn the world around them, including themselves, while truly believing they are working towards "the greater good."

We will discuss the following clips: Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity (5:59)

Initially this group will be scheduled every two weeks at 4:00 pm-5:30 pm (CST) at Panera Bread, on University in Fort Worth until we can gauge consistent attendance and participation, with the intention of conducting weekly meetings.

Panera Bread 1700 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
I will be wearing a purple and orange beanie.
The format of the group will consistently follow this pattern:
1. Settle in and start within first 10 minutes.
2. Review Ground Rules, Expectations and Weekly Topic (5-10 minutes)
3. Ice-breaker (will change every week) (10-20 minutes)
4. Main Topic of Discussion (45-60 minutes)
5. Closing Thoughts (10 minute)
The intention for "Blind Spots" is to intentionally discuss our own and society's various mental, emotional, ethical and moral boundaries and blind spots. These are by definition, emotionally charged topics, which is the very point.
The intention of this group is to learn how to better communicate and coincide with those you may not agree with or understand.
Blind Spots is intended to be a place were we can figure out how to better understand those we instinctively call the enemy.

Ground rules:
1. One person will speak at a time.
2. Critical thought and objection are both welcome, however be sure to challenge the content and not the personality.
3. When challenging another’s position, it is encouraged that you question from a place of “trying to understand the other individual’s position”, instead of intending on proving your point or theirs wrong through your questioning.
4)In the event discussion gets heated and volatile between two individuals or factions, the discussion will be halted, followed by taking the next 5 to 10 minutes, to use the remaining parts of the group to break down what just occurred and where communication broke down.
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