Better Global Future · Module 3: Cooperation · worksheet

Cooperation: Your first thoughts

Capture your own view before you hear anyone else's, then notice how other people's answers stretch it. Use it with steps 1 and 2 of the module.

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1 What feelings and words does the word "cooperation" bring up for you?

Note what draws you to cooperating, and what makes you hold back.

Step 1: Your initial thoughts
2 Do you consciously choose what you cooperate with, or does it just happen?

Think of an example from this week: a purchase, a group you belong to, a habit or norm you follow.

Step 1: Your initial thoughts
3 Which perspective was furthest from your own?

Note the speaker and the idea.

Step 2: Hear what others think
4 What did it add to your thinking about cooperation?

Has it changed how you see your first answers?

Step 2: Hear what others think

Keep your reflections for yourself, or choose what you would like to share with others.