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How to Transform the World & Become a Solutionary with Zoe Weil

Author
Brandon Stover | Plato University
Published
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Episode Link
https://www.plato.university/consulting-blog/how-to-transform-the-world-for-the-better

Today you're going to get a masterclass in solving problems, from the close and personal to the large and global, using solutionary thinking. In this video, Brandon Stover hosts Zoe Weil, the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, to explore Solutionary thinking. They discuss how to solve critical issues ranging from personal to global scales by employing a Solutionary framework. Zoe Weil elaborates on the importance of critical thinking, systems thinking, strategic thinking, and creative thinking in tackling these problems. The video also provides insights on teaching these skills to students and making a positive impact on various communities.

Timestamps:

  • (00:00) - Introduction

  • (02:20) - Defining a Solutionary

  • (03:19) - The MOGO Principle

  • (04:29) - The Three I's: Inquiry, Introspection, Integrity

  • (07:09) - Living with Integrity

  • (09:15) - Understanding Solutionary Thinking

  • (12:00) - Critical Thinking and Information Sources

  • (17:08) - Strategic Thinking and Activism

  • (25:28) - Introduction to the Solutionary Process

  • (25:39) - Phase 1: Identifying the Problem

  • (28:25) - Phase 2: Investigating the Issue

  • (32:36) - Phase 3: Innovating Solutions

  • (39:26) - Phase 4: Implementing Solutions

  • (41:48) - The Importance of Solutionary Education


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