Periagoge
Scenario

How to bring depth back to surface-level group discussions

Our book club started because we wanted to engage with big ideas together, but it's become a social hour where nobody wants to say anything that might create tension. I love these people but I'm frustrated that we've collectively decided intellectual safety is more important than intellectual honesty.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to maintain social cohesion can unconsciously override the original purpose of thinking together.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Hobbies, Recreation & Leisure?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.