ABSTRACT
Once again, I need to begin the chapter with a consideration of my title. Acting, I hope it is clear, has here nothing to do with drama or simulation. I mean, being involved in action. We are constantly called upon to act. Inevitably underinformed, only sometimes mindful of the risks involved, lacking in certainty or over-confident, optimistic or fearful, sticking with routine, determined to experiment, or relying on our ability to improvise, frequently oblivious of unintended consequences, we act. While theory strives for simplicity, action remains resolutely complex, multi-dimensional, and embodies the beating heart of our learning.
