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Jennie Zehmer spoke of interactives that stimulate conversations among
visitors.

Jennie, could you give examples/ brief descriptions of some you have done. I
understand the concept but would love some examples that have worked well.

The other question in my mind is about visitor understanding. I know we
don't want to merely transmit facts, but I have also heard visitor
conversations that have come to completely erroneous conclusions. I don't
like the thought of visitors imparting or coming away with wrong ideas. I
don't really buy the idea that any interaction is a good one even if it's
out in left field. How do we stimulate good reasoning and appropriate
conclusions?

Phil Edgerton, The Health Adventure, Asheville, NC

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