“…the day is not far off when the Economic Problem will take the back seat where it belongs, and that the arena of the heart and head will be occupied, or re-occupied, by our real problems—the problems of life and of human relations . . .” These words were not written recently by any de-growth, … Sigue leyendo SDG8: Learning organizations help to think more about work than about money
Categoría: Be Smart
SDG17: We, the people
We, the people. These three powerful words open the Constitution of the United States. This country, whose ideals arise from the French Revolution and humanist values, has for the past four years been sequestered by demagogic fabrication of alternative facts. Now, it feels as if it has regained serenity, decency, and rigor of truth. While … Sigue leyendo SDG17: We, the people
SDG7: ‘Affordable’ is becoming redundant
Cleaner. Inexhaustible. Cheaper. These are some of the attributes that follow renewable energy source production. So, why is this type of energy still being considered an “alternative” option? One (and perhaps the most important) of the reasons is the technological lock-in that the present and dominant technological regimes (or paradigms) are being controlled by. Lock-in … Sigue leyendo SDG7: ‘Affordable’ is becoming redundant
20, 21,… and keep on counting
Dear friends, This is not going to be a very Merry Christmas. But if we all do our best to follow the advice that will keep the coronavirus from further spreading, then the chances of a Happy New Year will get much better. It means that the best Christmas gift you can give to the … Sigue leyendo 20, 21,… and keep on counting
Finding Adam Smith – again
If it weren't for the terrible loss of our loved ones, the Covid19 pandemic would be the first-ever global opportunity to put a value on the statement that human wellbeing increases through consumption. This was one of the fundamental presumptions behind the economic growth models, which, through globalization, turned into a central force behind different … Sigue leyendo Finding Adam Smith – again
Fit in or stand out?
There is no right or wrong answer to this challenging social dilemma. The complex reality of organizational behavior shows that the choice is rarely black or white. Instinctively one might believe that leaders should always stand out. The reality proves that often the most effective leadership is invisible. Eventually, it all comes down to the … Sigue leyendo Fit in or stand out?
Eudaimonia of scale
These letters have been brought to your attention through a series of interactions between different materials. You were most likely reading these lines on your phone after a vibrating tone, and bright flashes alerted your attention. These were made possible by tungsten, found in the phone vibrating mechanism, and indium and/or some other rare earth … Sigue leyendo Eudaimonia of scale
U before V
“What is the life-stage of the human family: toddlers, teenagers, adults, or elders?” Among many different audiences, comprised of people coming from different countries, races, and cultures, the most common answer to this Duane Elgin’s question was that we are in the teenage years. As Elgin summarized it, taking the social average for the human … Sigue leyendo U before V
A leap (of faith) year
2020 is a leap year. We have gained one day, but the feeling is as we have lost a year. Long after we are gone, 2020 will remain as a historical point of inflection. A point from which a new line was drawn. Where the line leads, it’s up to us to decide. We hold … Sigue leyendo A leap (of faith) year
The ‘business as usual’ is not normal
Living on a planet with finite resources requires a strong sense of intergenerational commitment. The opposite attitude is living as if there were no consequences. As if there was no tomorrow. It would mean continuing the 'business as usual,' and that is not normal. The normal thing to do is to act responsibly and provide … Sigue leyendo The ‘business as usual’ is not normal
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