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Replicability and fraud: Unintended consequence of modernity
Replicability and fraud: Unintended consequence of modernity
We often take the idea of forms of communication to indicate different ways of engaging with others. However, different forms can go beyond the interpersonal level to impact on social structures and practices. In a fascinating paper, John Parrish-Sprowl, argues that the form of modernity has had a direct and often deleterious effect on the scientific research enterprise.
Stephen W. Littlejohn: Dedicated to making better social worlds
Stephen W. Littlejohn: Dedicated to making better social worlds
It is with much sadness we want to let you know that Stephen Littlejohn died in July. Stephen has such a special place in our hearts and our community. He was a founding Director of the CMM Institute, a co-founder of the Public Dialogue consortium, and part of the small group instrumental in organizing Barnett Pearce’s Festchrift. Stephen was a gifted scholar-practitioner who published and practised widely on topics related to communication, conflict and dialogue. In all he did, he showed his dedication to making better social worlds and we mourn his passing.
Special CMM webinar: Showcasing the 2024 fellows’ projects
Special CMM webinar: Showcasing the 2024 fellows’ projects
We are holding a special-subject CMM webinar on December 11th, 2024 from 1 to 3:00 PM (Eastern US time). This webinar will showcase the projects of our five 2024 CMMi Fellows. All of their projects apply CMM in novel and creative ways to real-world issues. Please join us in the webinar with our Fellows.
Exploring the relationship between CMM and Theory of Positive Disintegration
Exploring the relationship between CMM and Theory of Positive Disintegration
Our relationship with the Dabrowski Center and their Theory of Positive Disintegration continues to grow. Sergej Van Middendorp and Abbie VanMeter describe the evolution of this relationship and their latest involvement with their paper presentation at the 2024 Dabrowski Congress.
CosmoActivities at the upcoming TAG conference
CosmoActivities at the upcoming TAG conference
Our outreach program for our CosmoActivities resource kits continues to grow. The latest development will be a session at the upcoming 2024 Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG) Fall conference.
CosmoActivities has a new home
CosmoActivities has a new home
CosmoKidz, CosmoTweenz, CosmoTeenz, and our SOAR Resources have a new home! Here you will find all of our resource sets and they are available for free.
We have a Substack!
We have a Substack!
We now have a Substack that holds all of our CMMi created resources, including infographics, podcasts, videos, books and more. We invite you to learn more about this new website and to participate in the opportunities offered.
Stories of destiny
Stories of destiny
What is destiny and to what extent do we have a role to play in controlling the events of our lives? How much we can be effective in shaping our fate, life and death? These are the central questions explored in a new book, The Valley of Loneliness, written by Hossein Kaviani, a past CMMi Fellow.
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