Use of Terms

COLLECTIVE — A number of persons or things considered as one group or whole; marked by connection among or with the members of a group.

FOLLY — Lacking good sense or normal prudence and foresight, a continuum of behaviors ranging from personally foolish behavior to criminality, evil, and depravity.

POWER — The ability, strength, and capacity to do something, including the capacity to bring about change.

TRAP — Something by which one is caught or stopped unawares; a position or situation from which it is difficult or impossible to escape.

WISDOM — Exercising sound judgment; reflects great understanding of people and of situations. Considerate of multiple perspectives and forms of intelligence. Wisdom in groups is demonstrated by insight, ...

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