Richard C. Pütz

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"What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing." ~ Aristotle

 

  

 

Writing, blogging, podcasting, and teaching are a Labor of Love for Richard.

 

Richard is available for single-session talks, all-day or weekend workshops, business & organizational retreats, coaching, and keynote presentations. Richard will craft a presentation to meet your specific needs.

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Keynotes, Workshops & Continuing education: Live & Zoom

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Are we becoming a society where No Human will be Required?  'Creating Capabilities' through AI and Autonomous Technology will boldly take Humanity where it never dreamed of going.

 

As we move away from the industrial revolution and to a world where new technologies are boldly taking Humanity where it never dreamed of going? This course will look at the accelerating technological evolution (computers, artificial intelligence, robots, and other surprising technological developments). Do we know how it is happening? Do we understand how technology changes our lives, jobs, society, culture, and even how religion is practiced? We will examine these areas in addition to healthcare, shopping, customer service, manufacturing, and aspects of the lives we never thought technology would touch.

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For the 3rd time in the history of humanity, civilization is undergoing a phase change. The 1st was the Agricultural Revolution. The 2nd is the Industrial Revolution. We are now in the midst of an Autonomous Revolution. Do we understand the brutally Darwinian nature of technological evolution? 

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Know your purpose in life: Understanding the "Capabilities Approach" to better understand the greater good in society and the person we all should become.

 

The format will be the seminar model. We will use a short slide presentation with critical factors in discussing and understanding the purpose, meaning, and drivers of being human.  How do we know our life’s purpose? Knowing & understanding our ability to See, Discern, and Act is critical to fulling our purpose in life.  Philosophy and understanding historical and societal phase change can help us navigate uncertainty, become more resilient, and even live longer, more fulfilled lives. We will discuss and focus on the universal principles found in humans throughout history.  Understanding our life purpose and being able to map them to a combination of those universal values we all share as humans. To find meaning in your life and work, we start by identifying what difference differences make to inspire us to action.

 

Think Eudaimonia: The Art of Organizational Resilience, living the life well lived. 

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Eudaimonia cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Eudaimonia is the human experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. See-Judge-Act is the tool we use to experience the bringing about of Eudaimonia in our world.  Think eudaimonia: The Art of Organizational Resilience, living the life well lived. 

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“When humans are merely submerged in a mass of impersonal human beings pushed around by automatic forces, they lose their true humanity, integrity, ability to love, and capacity for self-determination. When society is made up of humans who know no interior solitude, it can no longer be held together by love: and consequently, it is held together by a violent and abusive authority. But when humans are violently deprived of the solitude and freedom which are their due, the society they live in becomes putrid; it festers with servility, resentment, and hate.” ~ Thomas Merton

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“It does us no good to make fantastic progress if we do not know how to live with it, if we cannot make good use of it, and if, in fact, our technology becomes nothing more than an expensive and complicated way of cultural disintegration." ~ Detrich Bonhoeffer

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"Without an adult apostolate, all the efforts of young people will lead to a dead end." ~ Joseph Cardijn

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We, as humans, can change the world. We do it usually through a societal phase change, sometimes through revolution.  This keynote, presentation, or workshop will bring wisdom and know-how to accomplish the change through a societal phase change approach. Think of 'Creating Capabilities.' 

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"To gain a good reputation is to be what you desire to appear." ~ Socrates

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Reading & Discussion The foundation of Paideia 

Philosophy in Public for the Public: Study Groups & Workshops: Live & Zoom

 

"All genuine learning is active, not passive. It involves the use of the mind, not just the memory. It is a discovery process, in which the student is the main agent, not the teacher." ~ Mortimer J Adler

 

We start with great books—which leads us to great discussions—this is the heart of learning. Our continuing education seminars and discussion groups foster intellectual curiosity in our education; from conversations around the "Zoom Table," we hope that you share what you learn with others in your community and organization. We start where all learning begins: With Curiosity and Puzzlement, maybe a slight Bewilderment. Together we address the "warm fuzzies and the cold pricklies," trying to answer the question: "Why Bother? Does it make a difference?" So, as adults, is it worth your time, effort, and commitment to "KNOW" why you bother? Over the past forty years, I've learned the importance of "reductio ad absurdum."  

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When we practice and cultivate WISDOM, we work towards the highest standard of a life well-lived; in all contexts of our lives, family, social, and business, we call that Eudaimonia.

 

In our discussion groups, we hope to inspire everyone to see the inner workings of some of history's most brilliant philosophers, scientists, artists, writers, musicians, and more; we strive to think deeply, innovate, discuss intensely, educate, and live boldly through collaboration.

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Eudaimonia transforms cultural and social institutions over time, profoundly impacting society. The Art of Social Phase Change is brought on by the technology of the period. Understanding History/Culture/Politics teach us about patterns, social change, and the meaning of life in the age of autonomous technologies.

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Reading, Book Clubs & Discussion Study Groups & Workshop topics:

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The art of conversation is education and the essence of one's experience, and the purpose of continuing education is to widen our experiences beyond the circumscribed existence or our own daily lives

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• Technology and Culture:  What is Humane Technology? Why does it Matter? What does history teach us?

• Cybersecurity and the future of the Autonomous Technologies

• The Difference in Being Human and the Difference IT makes

• Ecology, Laudato Si, and Social Justice through the eyes of See-Judge-Act

• Mystics and Spirituality: A look at the path of "You are the Church."

• A look at World Religions and meeting the Significant Other

• Why do humans search for meaning in life?

• Do we in the twenty-first century understand the Documents of Vatican II? What is the history behind the movement? See~Jude~Act and the methods developed by Joseph Cardijn.

 

"The greatest evil of our times is the lack of adult education in matters pertaining to religion." ~ Louis J Putz CSC

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Authors, we have found to be stimulating and purposeful for lively Discussion:

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A good book can teach you about the world and about yourself. You learn more than how to read better; you also learn more about life. You become wiser." ~ Mortimer J Adler

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• The Great Books Series

• Martha C. Nussbaum

• Mortimer Adler

• David Bentley Hart

• Adrian Slywotzky

• William Davidow

• Joseph Badaracco 

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer

• Walter Isaacson

• Sean McDonagh

• Diarmuid O'Murchu

• Geoffrey Moore

• Tom Morris

• Richard Rohr

• Karl Rahner

• Teilhard De Chardin

• Thomas Merton

• Thomas Keating

• Ilia Delio

• Robin R. Meyers

• Richard A Clarke

• Viktor Frankl

• C.S. Lewis

• Tom Peters

• Jim Wallis

• William J O'Malley SJ

• Martin Hägglund

• Eli Goldratt

• James Martin, SJ

• Brian D. McLaren

• Don Tapscott

• John Shelby Spong

• Brandon Bernard Scott

• Marcus Borg

• Cyprian Davis

• Dominic Crossan

• Greek and Eastern Philosophers

• New and exciting authors are added throughout the year.

 

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."  

                                                                                                                               ~ Aristotle, Metaphysics