Contribution through posing questions and making statements without attachment to the result

Frederic objects that if everyone votes from a consciousness of fear and judgment, the outcome will reflect only that, and mentions having jokingly favoured an enlightened dictator.

The Wonders reframe his contribution: it could simply be to ask questions in a public way that lead others to reflect and ponder, without attachment to the reflection or the results.

Frederic pushes back on two points - he has never cared about 'country' (the Wonders reply it can be society, friends, environment or family) and he doubts people listen to anyone but those making strong statements.

The Wonders reply that this is not about being listened to, having an impact, or creating a cause and effect: he should express the question and then move on, letting it go, not involving himself in the ensuing conversation.

They illustrate with sitting among ten friends over a drink, wondering aloud how the world moves forward without consensus, and then walking away; some take it up, some do not, and it does not matter.

Frederic recognizes a psychology to change - he never believed he could have any impact, and so never expressed himself at all.

The Wonders correct him again: he is not creating a cause or looking for an effect, he is making a statement, nothing more, nothing less; even saying the sky is purple and walking away leaves the conversation to others.

Asked whether it must be public, they say a thought kept internally will eventually reach everyone anyway since his thoughts are everybody's thoughts, but voicing it physically gives others the chance to physically voice theirs too.

Frederic notes that when he explored how a society should be structured, the only answer he arrived at was everyone being and expressing themselves, which the Wonders equate to the statement 'I am me'.

After the session formally closes, the Wonders describe a humorous image of Frederic in old-fashioned wedding clothes, jodhpurs and a jaunty hat, reading a statement from a scroll, rolling it up and walking away smiling while everyone below argues.