2nd Earth Concept

JUL 29, 2010-1 MIN
2nd Earth

2nd Earth Concept

JUL 29, 2010-1 MIN

Description

As a young social entrepreneur, I feel I am part of a larger movement of spirited innovators passionate about resolving the world's crises. &nbsp;This in part is catalyzing a systemic change in the way business is being conducted; more and more, entrepreneurs play a critical role in environmental and social solutions.<br /><br />This is perhaps born of mandate; we live in a world where resources have been overly taxed, where multitudes of people suffer in poverty and exploitation. &nbsp;Sociopolitical hostilities inspire conflict daily while a fossil fuel dependent energy infrastructure continues to destabilize economies, assault the environment and threaten national security. <br /><br />For better or worse, a new planet is emerging- it is our choice what this 2nd Earth will be. &nbsp;In an increasingly interdependent world with global telecommunications, trade and interlinked financial markets, there is potential for large scale cooperation. &nbsp;Such cooperation transcends national or ethnic allegiance and unites all under a single banner of humanity- such cooperation will be necessary to effectively reconfigure society.<br /><br />In the quest for greater sustainability and equality, there are several forces that must be considered. &nbsp;This blog and podcast will elucidate some of these forces and advise how best to harness them and navigate our changing world. &nbsp;Among the forces considered:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Sociopolitical complex<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Climate change<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Population growth<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Energy<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Technology and its implications<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;- Education and the engineering of values both at the individual level of the psyche and the collective.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694947358809302830-5521383949183284068?l=2ndearthwarrior.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>