Adversarial: coercion, competition, zero-sum, scarcity. Goal: gain advantage
Collaborative: consent, cooperation, synergy, abundance. Goal: mutual success
I constantly notice these patterns—but as with all dualism, life is more complicated. Most people are just doing what seems safe in the moment: following a heritage of loyalty to self or various groups in their Venn diagram—which may or may not result in best long-term outcome for themselves or their groups.
2024-12-30
By Val Delane
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