Blog Post #3 - Spring 2022
It is difficult being vulnerable in STEM, since by the very nature of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the goal of these fields is to be precise - something which intuitively seems contradictory to the very concept of being vulnerable. Although, by being vulnerable, we may actually achieve greater progress in STEM. In particular, vulnerability will allow us to be OK with potentially making mistakes, so that we may try more even if we are not successful. In turn, this will allow us to be accepting of our faults and consider the possibility of being creative in our endeavors, instead of demonstrating hesitation in fear of potentially making a mistake and displaying vulnerability. Consequently, this is further explained by what Dr. Brown describes as shame. Should we accept our vulnerability and allow ourselves to be shameful, we may break past any barriers which hinder us from making great advancements, which we otherwise might not have made due to fear of being faced w...