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Re: Exploratorium cuts 18% of staff as attendance lags - SFGate
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Charles Carlson <[log in to unmask]>
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Not to speak specifically about the Exploratorium situation. It does occur to me that the primary driver and causality of expansion is human optimism and enthusiasm, coupled with the inevitable denial of reality.  Perhaps the same reasons that people have kids and life continues:  It might be said that capital campaigns like sex are fun, they have very practical and not always successful outcomes.  The final results are only broadly predictable.  The primary behavior is essential.  

The Exploratorium has moved and expanded after 28 years gestation.  Time will tell.

C
On Aug 30, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Eli Kuslansky <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> "Smith explained the staff cuts as "something that was anticipated" once
> the new location was up and running. "It is no surprise to us," she said"
> 
> Curious that this was anticipated so one wonders what the real reason might
> be? Could it be reinvention? Surprises in the changes in the economy?
> Predictions on the economy were bad from 2008. Maybe Alan is right we can
> never know.
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> On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:55 PM, Charles Carlson <
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>> The article reflects events, and the extensive comments reflect some
>> obvious public sentiments and anger. What's surprising and sad is the lack
>> of compassion in the public domain; a zenith and nadir in the first 4
>> months.
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>> C
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>> http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articleComments/Exploratorium-cuts-18-of-staff-as-attendance-lags-4737148.php?gta=commentlistpos#commentlistpos
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Charles Carlson
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