October 2011 By Patrick Crehan, Director, Club of Amsterdam, CEO and Founder, Crehan, Kusano & AssociatesThe way we think about the future has immense influence and impact on both our professional and personal lives. This is especially true for those who work in positions of responsibility for organizations and the people in them. They are the ones who decide on a … [Read more...] about Limits to Knowing
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Ecological Architecture – some thoughts
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Evolutionary adaptability
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10-step program for a sick planet
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen Let me first say that it is an honor to speak here to you on the 10th anniversary of the Club of Amsterdam. Creating an unrestricted and free thinking environment that is strictly focused on envisioning the future, whatever such future may be, was the concept of Felix Bopp. … [Read more...] about 10-step program for a sick planet