An interesting point Dr. Vanegas mentioned was that equilibrium is a precursor to death. I had never really contemplated that, but now that I think about it, it’s the truth. This should be everybody’s motto because nobody should be in a daze; it is no fun and cannot be good. I liked the example of when you are driving and you just get into this daze and a few minutes later you have no recollection of that period in time. So, if you just spend your life in equilibrium, staying the way you are, what will you have to look back on later in life? The lecture made me realize how important it is to keep pushing myself. On the same note if a persons work environment isn’t constantly changing and they are threatened, or pushed out of their comfort zone then they will adapt and get into action.
Another topic discussed in lecture I thought was interesting was his comment on how no living system follows a linear path. The challenge is learning how disturb the system, and keep going.
The five blind men and an elephant was a great story too I thought it was hilarious.
The millennium development goals and the engineering grand challenge were interesting websites. It is nice to see that challenges to improve our world are out there and people are participating.
Dr. Vanegas also discussed servant leadership. I think everybody should understand because it is a part of interacting with people in our everyday lives. A leader should have empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, and forsight.
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