exploratorium

Exhibits

Making Meaning

Discuss your interpretations of these words and images.

Where:   Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
Exhibit Developer:   Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough, 2014

Making Meaning encourages you to reflect on the way you think about social concepts like trust, fairness, and competition—and discuss them with a partner.

 
Subjects:
Aliases: Sharing and Comparing, Shared Values
Collections: Science of Sharing

More to explore

The Science of Sharing

Learn how scientists study social interactions at the Science of Sharing exhibition.

The Science of Sharing Forum with Hugh E. McDonald and Jennifer Jacquet
Discover the Science of Sharing.
Watch the Science of Sharing Forum

Featuring presentations by researchers and educators exploring cooperation and sustainability.

Science of Sharing Educator Activities
Science of Sharing Educator Activities

Explore the ideas behind Science of Sharing with these Activities.

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