The access economy, also known as the sharing economy or renter economy, may represent a fundamental shift in how goods and services are consumed. In this economic and social model, individuals would rent or subscribe to access rather than purchasing items outright. This change would be a radical departure from…
The Road Not Taken: A Story of Another Path
In a “would-be” world not unlike our own, a different century unfolded from 1910 onward. Instead of the relentless march toward mass industrialization, digital revolution, and urban sprawl, humanity chose another road – one less traveled, guided by principles of sustainability, simplicity, and community. By 1910, the world had already…
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: The Urgent Need for Strategic Foresight in an Uncertain World
The saying; “those who fail to plan, plan to fail” has never been more relevant. As we move toward increasing political chaos in Western nations and as we walk the razor’s edge of world war 3 and a meta-crisis – the likes of which humanity has never seen – failing…
How to Really Make a Difference in the World
“if we, as a society, don’t practice true charity and compassion, then who are we, what are we?” The idea of charity, deeply rooted in religious, social, and moral traditions, has been a cornerstone of human civilization since the beginning. Across cultures and eras, the idea that the “have’s” should…
2025: The Year it all Changed
If we don’t change the world now, we will find ourselves in a world that changes us, forever The Whisper of the Fall The world awoke on January 1, 2025, to the sound of silence. It was not the silence of peace, nor the quiet of a world sleeping off…
How to Become the Hero of Your Own Journey
“be your own hero in this journey that we call life… if you don’t, who will” The idea of the hero’s journey, or monomyth, as articulated by Joseph Campbell, is a universal pattern found in myths, stories, and legends across different cultures and times. It describes the path a hero…
The Silent Power of True Strength
“A lion doesn’t have to roar…you just know.” This simple statement does a good job in capturing the essence of true power. The lion, often referred to as the king of the jungle, embodies a presence so commanding that it requires no vocalization to assert its dominance. Its strength, confidence,…
Co-Production: A Value-Driven Approach to Collaboration
“when we work together for the benefit of all, we achieve so much more than when we work individually for nothing but our own benefit” In today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world, the traditional models of service delivery are often being challenged by innovative and more inclusive approaches. One such…
Human Commitment to Self-Sabotage: A Game Theory Perspective on Social Behavior
“when we are unconsciously committed to our own failure, getting ahead in life is impossible…but this tendency to self-sabotage can be changed.” The idea that people are hopelessly committed to their own suffering, self-sabotage, and ultimately, their own destruction is an interesting one that has been explored throughout history in…
Net-Giving: A Vision for a Surplus Society
“if everyone focused on giving rather than taking, on others rather than themselves, many of the problems in today’s society would just melt away” Imagine a world where the primary goal of each person within a community is not to accumulate wealth or to take as much as they can…