conversational analyses

conversation with a new friend reminds me of the heightened awareness one can place on each word, the analysis of each movement in a conversation - engaging in deep and thought-provoking discussion… concentration (or lack of it) led to missed comments or opportunities for further good conversation leading to in-depth understanding. The problem with architectural conversation with the uninitiated is that it can sometimes border on boring. Futhermore, banging on about anything out of context with a disengaged or disinterested audience may come across as self-centred, probing, impersonal, self-serving, speaking to hear ones own voice.

In conversation, it is quite likely that we will come across others that are more knowledgeable in other fields that are of interest or are related to our own - in situations such as this we may raise questions of our own proficiency in those fields of knowledge. Has there been enough of our own background reading in related fields to strike up or carry on a sincere conversation, without having to revert to repeating the opinions of others? Is your position on the topic of conversation comfortable enough to 'call someone' on an irreverant or misaligned view? Perhaps the first is the more pertinent issue - knowing enough about the world and how the pieces fit together in order to formulate a significantly valid argument. Perhaps more exposure to a wider range of related issues will help resolve the concern. Consider engaging in a program of personal development that begins to address the foundations of related disciplines, and continues to build on the foundations of that knowledge throughout your life.

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