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Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012
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I am an optimist, and love futurists that are too.
 My Alma Matter, University Of Mary, recently hosted the traveling scientist series featuring the team leader of the International Space Station. I love going to these lectures because the purpose is to ignite in students the possibilities of how they can take science and technology and apply it in their own lives to improve humanity. Monday night was no different.
Futurist and technological historian, Dr. Jack Bacon, presented a very compelling vision that human thought – which houses the parallel universe
The parallel bang-The growth of creativity,
leadership, and human understanding
( a carbon copy of all we know to paper or silicon) of all the models of the physical universe- is undergoing an explosive new phase of development not unlike the surge that occurred in the Renaissance or the Bronze age.
This time however, it’s taking less than a decade, and it’s on an exponential trajectory that will take humanity to inconceivable new heights. In these few thousand days we’re living through right now , something of astounding significance will be innovated in such fields as: computing, communications, medicine, psychology, politics, transportation, agriculture.
So, what does all this mean to society? What will it mean to the different cultures and religions of the world?
One impact Jack shared was a photo expose´ of a kindergarten room in Rwanda. Each student was equipped with a bright green computer (between the size of an iPad and a laptop) that had an antenna for making calls, watching TV, computing. It was loaded with every book that student will need for their education. What was ironic, is that these children were the benefactor of several corporations who came together to develop this technology, without worrying about patents & profits. It was for humanity.
Jack also shared a great illustration on sustainability initiatives around the world. I particularity love this subject and found it interesting that thesustainability trend is GROWING exponentially. That means it’s in people’s hearts, and brains all around the world. My definition of sustainability was very similar to Jack’s. Not surprising since he’s a Malcolm Baldridge award winner. (In the manufacturing industry this is the highly coveted award for superior process and business excellence)
Here is how I think of sustainability:
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More efficient. Inputs and outputs are considered and all waste is removed. Waste that customers (or taxpayers) shouldn’t have to pay for.
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Economically viable. for the long term because the supply chain grows along with it, and one party does not control the lion’s share of the flow of resources. It’s split more evenly, sustainably. No one gets more than the actual value they provide.
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Ecologically sound. The ingredients or components are renewable. The total footprint makes sense from a carbon standpoint. ( see how carbon footprint is defined: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_footprint)
As a futurist, Jack’s picture of the health of our planet was was very optimistic. He strongly feels that we as a species have grown in consciousness enough to stop the ecological destruction of our planet, however, the economy has not caught up with enough affordable and effective ‘green’ options for us to purchase. Naturally, I agree and this is why I started Earth-Kind.
To read more on my vision for a more sustainable planet, watch for a post in two weeks that links to my article in the only sustainable focused Int’l Scientific Journal: Center for Better Life. www.centerforabetterlife.com
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| Stacey Hylen |
| Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:48:28 PM |
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Too many green companies focus on 1 and 3 and forget for it to be sustainable it needs #2, to be economically valuable. Thanks for sharing, it sounds like it was a mind opening talk.
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