When we are confronted by multiple interpretations of the “real world,” the alternative to seeking to determine which is “right” is to admit multiple interpretations and seek those that are most useful for a particular purpose, knowing that there is no ultimately “correct” interpretation.

Often, in a room of people eager to address and solve the world’s many crises, I am gripped by a panicky sadness. The beauty of the intention to solve these many crises is earnest. Still, the attempted actions are placed in abstracted perceptions that do not meet the rich undercurrents of the situations.