Episode 50 - Open Pod Ruminations about Common Sense with Danielson

The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

In this open pod (open mic) episode, part 2 of a possible 3 in a series on Common Sense, I hand over the discussion, without introduction, to Danielson to share his ruminations about common sense and politics or maybe more aptly the politics of common sense. Danielson brings to the conversation some "hmm" thoughts that seem really relevant especially as the time arrives for our neighbours down south to prepare for an upcoming election. For instance, what is the relationship between common sense and voting in a Democracy? What is the relationship between common sense and social activism especially when a government in power does not even acknowledge at its national convention racial inequalities? As an example to be applauded, creatively, the collective (common) sense of some concerned souls in the NBA has grown and expanded from raising consciousness by wearing team jerseys about a critical cause (BLACK LIVES MATTER) to boycotting play-off games and culminated into a partnership to make Dodger Stadium a polling station for the November 3 election in the USA. Having raised the above questions, I want to take a moment to again state the obvious: ¨I do not have a monopoly on the truth. I am just some guy hoping to encourage others to think critically."

Here are some additional resources that could be helpful in terms of figuring out how to move forward with respect to making sense of common sense.

Resources:

1) ¨Common sense is neither common nor sense,¨ by Jim Taylor. This article appeared in Psychology Today and provides 4 things to do to engage in thinking that is more ¨sensical.¨ Click here to check out the article ... https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201107/common-sense-is-neither-common-nor-sense

2) ¨Black athletes expected to stand against racism alone - and they shouldn´t.¨ This is an opinion piece by Morgan Campbell and provides a demonstration of the expanding spirit of common sense among NBA players into the ¨commons¨ of all people. Click here to form your own conclusions ... https://www.cbc.ca/sports/opinion-nba-playoff-walkout-morgan-campbell-1.5702839

Peace, be well, take care and share