When we become too comfortable, too sure that it is “us against them,” academia versus the barbarians at the gate, we stop the necessary self-evaluation that should be the “first responder” in keeping us honest and in adherence to our beliefs. We don’t need to do that! We are the good guys!Only we ar&1##82n7;te&8230; not always.Thanks. I’m glad you remember the talk. PCC is an exciting place filled with dynamic folk. I am sure that, like all other institutions, it has its weaknesses. Still, from what I saw of the faculty, it has the spirit to overcome them.
When we become too comfortable, too sure that it is “us against them,” academia versus the barbarians at the gate, we stop the necessary self-evaluation that should be the “first responder” in keeping us honest and in adherence to our beliefs. We don’t need to do that! We are the good guys!Only we ar&1##82n7;te&8230; not always.Thanks. I’m glad you remember the talk. PCC is an exciting place filled with dynamic folk. I am sure that, like all other institutions, it has its weaknesses. Still, from what I saw of the faculty, it has the spirit to overcome them.