- What is wrong with the World?
Conflict is pervasive in every part of life.
- How can we end conflict?
Through dialogue.
- Why dialogue?
- To understand the other.
- To stimulate each other.
- To express ourselves.
- Who knows how to dialogue?
An educated person.
- What are his/her skills?
- Exercises proper etiquette.
- Possesses great curiosity.
- Thinks critically.
- Aware of ideas of great minds of history.
- How can I become an educated person?
By participating in an environment where dialogue is facilitated.
- What is a Salon?
An informal environment where individuals:
- Interact with etiquette.
- Learn and discuss ideas.
- Educate themselves.
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Requirements:
Anyone can join. No prior education is necessary. The only requirement is to follow rules of etiquette as written below.
Etiquette:
- Treat others as equals.
- Listen and try to understand the other.
- Be respectful and polite.
- Don't assume intent, accept the face value instead.
- Ask questions, if lacking comprehension.
- Fear no questions.
- Voice your opinion.
Philosophy:
The World is a monologue. To fix the World, the monlogue has to become a dialogue.
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