Mythmaking about speed and scale in social innovation
Yes, but does it scale? – Question asked at nearly every presentation on a social innovation ever made* It is
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How Serious Are We About Learning?
When journalist and book author Daniel Pink tweeted the above image the other day it provoked thinking about what real
Read moreComplexity and Child-Rearing: Why Amy Chua is Neither Right or Wrong
Science strives for precision and finding the right or at least the best answers to questions. The science of complexity means shifting our thinking from right answers to appropriate ones and what is best to good. The recent debate over parenting (particularly among Chinese families) illustrates how framing the issue and the outcomes makes a big difference. Is Amy Chua’s method of parenting successful or not, supportive or harmful, right or wrong? The answer is yes.
Read moreSocial Insularity and the Not-So-Wide World Web
The Internet holds promise of connecting people together in diverse celebration of knowledge. This dream hasn’t been realized and may not be unless we transform our technological networking tools with our psycho-social tools.
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