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20 avril 2012

Metareflection, imagination, intelligence and thinking outside the box


(photo: Jasmine Idun)

Most people are caught in a dizzying whirlwind of activity. We do not hear many people talk about the need to take time for 'metareflection'. I really enjoyed reading Jasmine Idun's report 'Outside the box'.

'Metareflection is important both to understand my own way of thinking and percieving and to understand others and the way they percieve, knowledge in psychology and neuroscience, as well as archaeology, makes me understand people I meet, direct, co-create with and communicate with in everyday life,' explained Jasmine.

Alberto Cottica made a joke, and said he doesn't see any image, and would like to see it before he comments!

A couple of days ago, I believe that Alberto made a fabulous breakthrough by tapping into rather unusual topics (for an economist and open collaboration expert): 'divination and foregiveness'. See 'Storytelling, Divination, Foregiveness, My most important tools and where I picked them up'.

I am very happy to encounter on Edgeryders so many participants who are aware of higher, more elevetad possibilities for the human mind, and include this in their personal and professional journey. When I read their mission reports, my face lights up and my heart leaps of joy.

For example, Eimhin David, or Involute Conduit, has a vision of healing which is very advanced. He understands --- and applies in his life --- the latest discoveries of quantum physics, and he can make a connection of this knowledge with the actual model of medecine, and sees how it is obsolete, and should be replaced by another more appropriate approach based on recent discoveries about the nature of matter. See his post 'Everywhere the Same: A Transnational Experienc and Global Aspiration."

Andres Da Vila's mission report 'Towards a global managerial intelligence' really impressed me.

French philosopher Michel Filippi is exploring diversity, neurodiversity, and constructing models of new human being, among others, with the model of a Luminous Man (based on the possibilities of evolution of the brain and of the human race brought about by Kundalini awakening): 'Des Hommes et de notre Civilisation'.

And Bridget McKenzie has a vision of being and learning which is very much in line with the development of the inner self, through creativity, away from the the incessant whirl and distractions of society, allowing herself, her husband and their daughter, to focus on who they really are and grow beautifully. See 'My Story', and the rest of her excellent mission reports.

And there is also Tiago, resplendent of universal love. He seeks solutions to create a world of peace, letting go of the fact the authorities are locked in their hatred and violence. He clearly sees that people's deepest desire is peace. 'I've got a plan!'

There is Ampat Koshy, who seeks to create a village to help autistic children and their parents to live harmoniously by accepting their neurological differences. Autism Village Project

There is John F Moore, who dreams about a worldwide collaboration. He would like to put an end to the rivalry between political parties, and create bridges of collaboration, so that governments are aligned and that borders disappear.

These are just a few. But they give us an overview of the wisdom of youth. Imagination and intelligence, thinking outside the box, like Jasmine reminds us, is what will allow us to achieve higher visions.

I am glad that so many Edgeryders participants send this strong message: there are other concerns, to which we have paid little attention so far, which should be explored. Paying attention to them is a good first step.

(Like Jasmine, I am also interested in neuroscience. I try to build bridges with science, by getting involved with the Institute for Consciousness Research.)

08 juin 2011

What are open government training needs?

My suggestions of training steps for high officials and government employees:

> TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP. How to BEHAVE in an open government.

Government officials often fall into denial, blame others to avoid taking responsibilities, are afraid of transparency, are sometimes accused of corruption, etc. What type of behavior, what values are associated with the open government philosophy? What behaviors contribute to creating transparency, participation and collaboration? What can be changed, to make the transition from the old behavioral patterns, to a transformation into an open government?

> EMPOWERMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND EMPOWEMENT
. How to PERFORM in an open government.

Emphasis on individual, community and organisational empowerment. A continuous training program, every 3-4 months, because empowerment is a way of life. See my post "The effect of empowerment in an Open Government philosophy" about guru of customer service, John Tschohl, on empowerment trainings in businesses (and governments)

> EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE WISDOM OF CROWDS. How to SOLVE problems in an open government.

What is exactly the wisdom of crowds? (I call it collective consciousness.) Where does it come from? How does it work? How can it be managed effectively by governments, via participative and collaborative open government platforms? Once the mechanisms of wisdom of crowds are understood, governments can start exploring ways to establish co-creation and co-production relationships with citizens, to improve services and solve problems.

> OPEN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS MODEL. How to IMPLEMENT an open government.

Once the necessary leadership, and management skills are in place, then I would go into greater details, explaining what is the full spectrum of possibilities with open data and open government platforms.

08 avril 2011

A notch further

I have to confess I had tears of joy, I cried when I opened the link http://openideo.com. I have been hoping for such a project for a while.
I believe it is the right path, it is what our world needs to solve major global issues.
The right formula, the (technical) solution seems to have been found.
What is missing now – rather non-technical – is a critical mass of people who will think about these issues. [And I insist on the word ‘think’ VS ‘write’, or ‘click’, or ‘comment’, or use a platform. Just thinking would be enough.]
A critical mass has to be cultivated.
It can be achieved by training government officials first.
When government leaders from around the world will learn
how the human mind works and what it does,
When they will make a link between the rise of social media,
open government platforms and the power of collective consciousness,
When government leaders will understand
what is the nature of collective consciousness,
When they will learn how to manage with consciousness the collective consciousness,
When they will unite their voices (it could be a few spokesmen) and repeat in every way possible the same message – ‘We need your help’, ‘We ask for your collaboration’, ‘This month, we want to focus on this problem, please give us a hand’.
When this will happen, we will see a transformation.
A shift in collective consciousness will occur, and problems will get solved.
In the meantime, more countries have to implement open government initiatives, so that more citizens from around the world can take the habit of participating in collective projects.
(Open government) business models are popular. They sell well to government officials. They fit well in budgets.
However, I believe the ultimate use of open government innovative tools is tapping into the wisdom of crowds (the collective consciousness) to find solutions.
Nobody barely ever talks about these things. Yet these things are the very essence of what we are.
I did not expect to see emerge a site as http://openideo.com so soon. I thought it would occur in a few years.
In recent months we have seen examples of what social media can do for nations under the yoke of an autocratic government. Several government officials are beginning to realize what social media can do. For example, the deputy mayor of Nantes Jean-Marc Ayrault (ref. this video interview by Simon Robic) said that recent global events had made him understand the importance of social issues. This led him to launch an open data initiative.
We should go a notch further, and teach to government officials how to use the wisdom of crowds.
 
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