Breathing in the Presence of the Question Mark
When one can articulate something, it’s important to do so. This is necessary for dialogue and for understanding and for authentic self-appraisal. But what if one lacks the capacity to do so, or resists doing so? And what if the attempts to do so trivialize the ineffable? Rule one of intellectual engagement is that all parties must sincerely attempt both to understand others and to make themselves understood. It has become evident to me, however, that many people, especially the…