Monthly Archives: November 2006

The Four Preconditions for Let-Self-Change

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Dave Pollard

It’s going to take a major shift in most people’s worldview — their beliefs, intentions, goals and actions — to steward our crippled civilization to a safe landing, or even just to cope with the world that remains after its … Continue reading →

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The Way of Ignorance

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Although I don’t agree with some of his religious views, Wendell Berry is the most eloquent spokesman of this century on two important subjects: The need to rediscover our relationship to land and community, and the importance of humility. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread – November 19, 2006

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Dave Pollard

What I’m thinking about this week: The fact that I haven’t followed up on my previous open threads on October 29 and 22 — getting to the tipping point for bottom-up initiatives, Vail/rhizomes, rail transportation, scenario planning, how to be … Continue reading →

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Links for the Week – November 18, 2006

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Civilization’s End: Energy & the Environment: George Monbiot Summarizes His Own Book: The ten major elements of the radical program of CO2-reducing regulations proposed in his book Heat. The Folly of Biofuel Production in Struggling Nations: Despite the superficial appeal … Continue reading →

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This is Our Tomorrow, Today

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Dave Pollard

This is a grim post. Those easily depressed might want to give it a pass. By the end of this century, our planet will have, depending on who you believe, and on the impact of any global catastrophes, between nine and … Continue reading →

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Effective Presentations — More Than One Way to Impress an Audience

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Kathy Sierra’s post on how to start a presentation or novel is inspired, but it’s not for everyone. As I mentioned in my last post, people read, listen and pay attention for two reasons: to be informed, or to be … Continue reading →

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Ontario Buys Voting Machines for Municipal Elections

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Imagine my surprise when I voted last Monday and discovered that I had to insert my ballot in an electronic tabulating machine. If the horrific lessons from the US were not enough, the government of Quebec has banned the use … Continue reading →

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Adding Meaning & Value to Information — Final Presentation

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Dave Pollard

Following is the gist of my recent presentation in San Jose on “Adding Meaning & Value to Information”. Dave Snowden’s famous comment about knowledge is that “we know more than we can say, and we can say more than we … Continue reading →

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My HP Laptop Will Be In For Repair for 2-3 More Weeks

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Dave Pollard

No I don’t have my HP laptop back yet — it’s going to take another 2-3 weeks to get the part in. So in the meantime I’ll be composing blog posts on another PC and loading them onto my crippled … Continue reading →

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The Power, and Weakness, of Stories

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Dave Pollard

We had some friends over for dinner last night, and one couple brought their 12-year-old daughter and her friend. Over dinner I listened to the two girls recounting recent episodes of the TV program Ghost Whisperer. At first I intervened … Continue reading →

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