Summary: Scott and Online Great Books member John Syc, a licensed social worker from Hamden, CT, discuss the concept of authenticity in speech, and the various ways people sabotage their participation in discussions. Not only do people rob themselves of value with inauthentic speech, they also do disservice to the group. The Socratic model relies upon honest engagement in conversation, and learning to become vulnerable in voicing one's thoughts and opinions is an important aspect of discovery and learning.
