What happens if we share…
the funny cat video
the cute baby picture
the misspelled sign
the best photo of the day
Versus...
Something complicated
Something debatable
Something controversial
Something instructional
Does it raise or lower status with the group? That’s what’s at play every time…how will we be seen? It’s okay to do both. But the key is to do both. And the real challenge is to find audiences where the hard work and usefulness of meaningful and respectful exchange of ideas is worth more than individual status. Choose wisely.