A growing part of the American economy—the part that’s harvesting and utilizing our personal data to drive what we consume—no longer depends on “the basic reciprocities” that once supported our social contract. In other segments of our economy, … [Continue reading]
Pieta of the Desert Since writing about Barry Lopez’s new book last week and hearing a lot from you about that post, I couldn't escape the cry from his heart that we'll all need to learn more about how to survive as we face the accelerating … [Continue reading]
What is most exceptional about Barry Lopez is his perspective and how he manages to involve us in it.The remarkable prologue to his new book “Horizons,” finds him in the last place we expect to find him. For an author who has brought us with him to … [Continue reading]
We lead with our values because it’s easier to connect with somebody who shares our priorities, but it’s a trickier proposition for companies that want our loyalty because we have rarely been so divided about what is important to us. Deepening … [Continue reading]
It is human priorities that should be driving Smart City initiatives, like the ones in Toronto profiled here last week. Last week’s post also focused on a pioneering spirit in Toronto that many American cities and towns seem to have lost. While we … [Continue reading]
