Playing like mad
If the pedagogical motivation hardly supplants that of the pleasure of the game, it can nevertheless succeed by using the pleasure of understanding and the advantages of knowledge.
The reciprocity contract: exemplarity as a performance driver
Faced with the coldness of mechanical instructions, exemplarity acts as a powerful lever for reciprocity. By making a real investment in his learners, the leader activates an invisible psychological contract. Inspired by the theories of Mauss and Schein, this article shows how self-giving transforms forced obedience into lasting consent.
From cog to human: regaining control of your life in a world of injunctions
Taking back the reins of your life doesn't mean rejecting everything. It doesn't mean refusing all authority or living outside the rules. It does mean one simple thing: ask yourself the question before you act. Why am I doing this?
Useful and leisure reading
Reading is a common, frequent, multifaceted and multifunctional activity. Digital technology is extending its use on a massive scale.