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Ep 307 Peacewarts: Social Chemistry 101 - The De-escalator’s Posture (Class 6)
from Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek · host Avis Kalfsbeek
Ep 307 Peacewarts: Social Chemistry 101 - The De-escalator’s Posture (Class 6) Episode Summary: We examine Threat Math—how the primitive brain calculates danger based on body geometry. Using Nelson Mandela’s transition of power in 1994 and the 1960 Nashville sit-ins as historical anchors, we explore the protocols for signaling biological safety through physical posture and the Open Angle. Homework: Look up Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration gestures or John Lewis's 1960 Rules of Conduct. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Practice the Open Angle and Open Palms in a conversation. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro, an essential guide by a former FBI counterintelligence agent on reading nonverbal threat signals and projecting calmness, and The Definitive Book of Body Language by Barbara Pease and Allan Pease, a comprehensive breakdown of human postural geometry, spatial dynamics, and power signals. Learning Topics: Threat Math; The Primitive Brain; 1994 South African Transition; 1960 Nashville Sit-Ins; James Lawson & John Lewis; The Open Angle; Safety Signaling. · Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com · Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
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