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…
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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…
Finding Strength in Numbers: Why Building a Mutual Aid Group or Network is Essential
In today’s ever-changing world, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the old saying “strength in numbers” holds true. With the rise of economic hardships such as growing underemployment and unemployment, corporate downsizing and layoffs, small businesses closing, decreased consumer spending, and an increasing risk of world war and supply chain disruption,…
The Death of Globalization and the Rise of a New Socioeconomic Landscape
Globalization, once deemed the desirable endgame of human economic progress, now seems to be on life support. The concept, which promises a global village where goods, services, and ideas freely intermingle, is facing strong headwinds. This blog post will look at the factors leading to the death of globalization and…