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Taoism from Scratch
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Module 2
Cook Ding and the Art of Not Forcing
1
Wu Wei: Effortless Action, Not Inaction
Distinguish wu wei, or non-forcing action, from laziness, passivity, and literal inaction.
Distinguish wu wei, or non-forcing action, from laziness, passivity, and literal inaction.
2
Mastery as Attentive, Effortless Action: Zhuangzi’s Cook Ding
Explain how Zhuangzi's story of Cook Ding portrays mastery as attentive, responsive action rather than strained effort.
Explain how Zhuangzi's story of Cook Ding portrays mastery as attentive, responsive action rather than strained effort.
3
Redesigning Tasks Through Wu Wei and Simplicity
Apply wu wei and the simplicity represented by the uncarved block to redesign one recurring task, preserving its purpose while removing unnecessary friction.
Apply wu wei and the simplicity represented by the uncarved block to redesign one recurring task, preserving its purpose while removing unnecessary friction.
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