In Politics, as in Life (and Love), Authenticity is the Best Policy
The new Republican Chairman has simply not been "keepin' it real." That's what Professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell of Princeton University concludes on yesterday's Rachel Maddow Show, and you can watch it here.
The new Obama Presidential administration strongly makes claims for principles like accountability, transparency, openness, and authenticity. It is the sine quo non of good, solid, long-term relationships. Although likely necessary, it is probably not sufficient. Furthermore, John Gottman's 30+ years of scientific research on marriage makes it clear the what is considered an optimal level of authenticity varies with the marriage's conflict resolution style.
Fascinating.
The new Obama Presidential administration strongly makes claims for principles like accountability, transparency, openness, and authenticity. It is the sine quo non of good, solid, long-term relationships. Although likely necessary, it is probably not sufficient. Furthermore, John Gottman's 30+ years of scientific research on marriage makes it clear the what is considered an optimal level of authenticity varies with the marriage's conflict resolution style.
Fascinating.
Labels: authenticity, Barack Obama, marriage, melissa harris-lacewell, rachel maddow
posted by Sociologist Tina | 9:24 PM
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