Have you noticed this paradox? While almost any traditional profession is supported by a suitable body of knowledge and schooling, no such thing has been provided for practicing arguably the most complex and time-sensitive line of work—the work of global changemakers. These individuals, who I believe will soon include you too if they haven’t already, …
Holotopia’s Ontology
A shallow but presently rather powerful movement, and a deep but less influential movement, compete for our attention. – Arne Næss Through the Holotopia initiative, we aspire to transition from a superficial to a profound—or, as we prefer to call it, informed—approach to the core issues of our lives and times, particularly in light of …
Real Sustainability
"If The Club of Rome has any merit", Aurelio Peccei liked to point out, "it is that of having been the first to rebel against the suicidal ignorance of the human condition.” Now—a half-century after The Club of Rome issued their warning—"sustainability" is a buzzword; does this mean that "suicidal ignorance" is of no concern, …
A Childhood Memory
What’s all the fuss about the global shift and a new paradigm in knowledge? What is Dino really talking about? If you’ve been wondering, this vignette might provide a valuable clue. It’s intended to serve as a parable. I can’t recall how I ended up in that meeting of our school’s pupils’ committee. It must …
