SHORT TALKS; THREEFOLD

The premier short talk on MasonicFX

Stereotypes are such interesting claims. Though they are contentious approximations we seem unable to do without them all the while claiming the moral high ground. Isn't it a particular joy when they are applied for political leverage, or the ever scarring withering character assassination or to boyishly trump rational thinking with an exaggerated bias. If only stereotypes were applied with the dexterity seen in paintings of delicate creatures.  They highlight nuanced markers to distinguish a bird species in the field easing our reliance of jumpy binoculars and all the things that annoyingly blur vision. For comparison, stereotypes are a good place to start comparing. There is usually just enough 'truth' in them to appeal to us, given the flawed logic and irrationality. They are the nitrites and saltings of ideas. They can be sinister these stereotypes, yet when we allow ourselves to consider deeper implications, they move thinking.  Like when we use them to tune in to our critics. Without a  skillset to resolve and understand, mea culpa is often the throwaway battle line.  All fine but where does it leave the good guys? When men are capable of keeping a confidence, they move along unencumbered. The fact our stereotype talks about secrecy is grounds enough for skepticism. Listening carefully is not a tactic of manipulation if we want to show respect by elevating public concerns. It is an act of a serious mind, not aimed at ending criticism but inserting understanding while leaving people to draw their own conclusions. What behaviour would you expect from such a man if you were on the receiving end?