PHILIP PATSTONThe courage (and opportunity) to not knowWhen it comes to the future, we’re pretty conditioned to expect certainty. Whether it’s what we’re going to say next, what’s happening…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONMaking difficult decisions easierSometimes making big decisions, especially life changing ones, can be really difficult. Whether or not to quit a university course or a…May 22, 2017May 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONWhat we’re not saying about pornThere’s a lot of moral hysteria about pornography — sorry to state the obvious. The panic targets both the industry and its main audience…May 13, 2017May 13, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONI am moreLife has phases, I think, which are seven years long. There are annoying awkward times in between each one. I’m in one of those now, I…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONOn the contradictions and hypocrisy of our hybrid global/local worldDoes anyone remember any countries holding select committees to decide whether or not people should be allowed to use the internet? Whether…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONThe body paradoxHow often do you become aware of your body? I mean, really aware. Aware to the point that you can distinguish between your consciousness —…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONMy problem with productivityLast week a colleague sent a link to this article on Task-Based Thinking (TBT) vs Outcome-Based Thinking (OBT). Briefly, its point was that…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONHow CP has made me tolerant but not patient — and what that’s taught me about success and diversityThis morning I woke up to find a notification on my iMac screen telling me my trackpad battery was very low and to charge it. Further…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONAssessment — where it works and why it doesn’tThe issue of assessing students has come under fire in recent weeks, with international tests revealing student performance is plummeting…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017
PHILIP PATSTONWith privilege comes contextI’ve been reflecting on privilege over the last week since it came up during the last session of Be. Leadership. The questions I’ve been…Apr 22, 2017Apr 22, 2017