December 2011
17 posts
“Ultimately, what we do starts with how we think. To re-think our ways we must...”
– John Furey - The Future Quotient
“The clarity by which we communicate future drivers of change will impact on how...”
– Elspeth Finch - The Future Quotient
TEDxBogota : Colombia, país de abundancia
Estusiasmado y practicando para mi charla en TEDxBogota mañana :)
“Life begins at the end of your Comfort Zone.
So if you’re feeling uncomfortable...”
– Neale Donald Walsch (via freshtracksinc)
Producer ownership of Fairtrade moves to new level →
Although complex, equitable multi-stakeholder governance systems that span across boundaries will be key to make sustainable development a possibility.
Khan Academy Blends Its YouTube Approach With... →
Great to see convergence of digital + presence in education.
Where is the leadership in Durban COP17?
“Political leaders must think inter-generationally. They need to imagine the world of 2050, with its 9 billion people, and take the right decisions now to ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit a liveable world.”
Desmond Tutu & Mary Robinson
Engage the students →
There is great need for an education reform across the continent that moves us towards a society that considers it a right and a public good. Cairo and London echoes have strengthened the voice of students in Chile, Colombia and the US, who engage at different levels with decision-makers and represent the return of political activism.
Obama’s dialogue with #occupy, student leaders and...
Vulnerabilities and the environment
antoniowills:
“Any realistic attempt to achieve sustainable development must focus primarily on the human wellbeing and be founded on an understanding of the inherent differences in people in terms of their differential impact on the environment and their vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are often closely associated with age, gender, lack of education, and poverty.” — Seven billion people...
The new public square
infoneer-pulse:
“The architecture of the public square on the Internet is very similar to how it was when the country was founded. Individuals have easy access; there are almost no barriers to access. Ideas matter. We all know examples of how a single blogger has at times turned the course of national debate by pointing out the truths of the matter being debated. This is very, very encouraging.”...