From Ray Jackson 921809.2230
[from Rick Marken (921809.1330)]
I give up...Uncle, Uncle.
[from Gary Cziko (921809.1925)]
What do other CSGnetters think? Should Rick give up?
Rick,
You know I'm new to the discipline and the net... I can't console you
with stories of similar incidents, nor genuinely empathize with
your feelings due to my inexperience. I can understand your
frustration because you take pride in what you and your peers do --
you're dealing with an understanding of behavior which can
significantly impact the way we consider human nature, and you
obviously work tirelessly to theorize, define, test, confirm, then
share your remarkable conclusions. Turn-downs must be terribly
disheartening.
I can tell you that despite my lack of knowledge, I'm working hard to
thoroughly understand PCT to enable me to assist adults to change
their work environment to a fulfilling and successful culture.
Eventually, I hope to follow in the (rather large) footsteps of Ed
Ford and Dag Forssell. And, in the future, I also plan to contribute
to the understanding of PCT as they, and you, have.
I'm sure you were probably being facetious about "giving up," but I
thought a note of support would be appropriate. I find your work, and
everyone else's on the net, inspiring -- even though I often find
it hard to follow. I'm actively looking for the "thread" Bill told me
I'd find, and in the meantime, I'm following the CSGers as you fight
to develop, define, and express this theory despite the politics in
the academic and scientific communities. Remember, that we in the
field support and need you, feeling comfortable and confident that
you are doing the homework while we slug it out in the trenches. But,
also keep in mind that it's imperative that intellects such as yours
fight it out in those academic arenas to legitimatize what we do.
If other people can't see the value in PCT(for now), hell with them.
This concept is too vital; but, then again, everyone will see that in
2, 3, or maybe 10 years, but it will only be due to the work you are
doing now.
Keep at it, Rick, there are too many of us now (and in the future)
relying on you.
Respectfully Yours,
Ray
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