Monthly Archives: February 2006

Dave Pursues His Passion

Posted on February 8, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Regular readers will probably be aware that I’ve recently become preoccupied with finding my Genius (what I’m good at), my Passion (what I love doing), and my Purpose (what there is a great need for) — and, more specifically, finding … Continue reading →

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Can Cities Become Resilient?

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Dave Pollard

It is natural, and human nature, to look after our immediate needs, and not to plan ahead. Nature looks after the long-term: it genetically instructs living creatures to slow down or speed up birth rates in each community by having … Continue reading →

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A Convergence: Complex Systems Theory, Open Space Technology, Frames, Freakonomics, and the Wisdom of Crowds

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Dave Pollard

In some recent work I have been doing, it occurred to me that Open Space Technology might provide a framework for capturing the Wisdom of Crowds to resolve complex problems. This draws together three very timely business concepts, and I … Continue reading →

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Forgive Yourself: Becoming a Care-Taker for Gaia

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Dave Pollard

I‘m not strong on religions that promise to forgive you or grant you ‘redemption’ for things you’ve done or failed to do, or will do in the future. But I am a believer in forgiving yourself. That doesn’t absolve you … Continue reading →

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Links for the Week – Feb. 4/06

Posted on February 4, 2006 by Dave Pollard

This week’s focus is on the environment, politics and economics The Environment All Environment News All the Time: That’s the promise of a new 24/7 environmental radio station, Radio Ecoshock. Inexpensive Solar Power for Intentional Communities: Even small villages in … Continue reading →

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The Canadian Sustainability Movement: A Three-Part Plan for World-Changing

Posted on February 3, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Yesterday I had the honour of making my first ever speech on an environmental subject, at the invitation of McGill University, to their Business Conference on Sustainability. The students who organized the conference, led by Caroline Morissette and Allan Eisen, … Continue reading →

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The Futility of the ‘War on Terror’ and Bush’s Apocalyptic Agenda

Posted on February 1, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Here’s a question for you: If just half of the money that the Bush regime has spent on overseas wars and ‘homeland’ security since 9/11 had instead been spent on medical research, anti-drunk-driver technology, and improving health, education and infrastructure … Continue reading →

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