Shakespeare was no fool
Fool is often used as an insulting term. We value those with knowledge and education these days. Yet the fool, jester and clowns were the one’s who were able to hold the mirror to society to show them their foolishness. Indeed on the Tarot deck the fool is the one who steps off the cliff… Continue reading
Conflict Resolution: Interest Based Bargaining
This material was provided to myself when studying on the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. It was provided by Jan Sunoo, a professional US mediator.
Just imagine if this was mandatory in all schools and organisations. We would be able to hear others voices, deal with disputation and develop solutions… Continue reading
Joanne King Herring: The Red Herring Was War With Afghanistan
The title I’ve just changed as I saw clearly the red herring in Afghanistan was war. The real issues were nation building, educating the afghan people and ensuring they were self sustaining.
In the previous blog I introduced the importance of mediators in war zones. I mentioned the former US Congressman Charlie Wilson who changed… Continue reading
From Financial Collapse to the GNH of a New Earth
FROM FINANCIAL COLLAPSE TO THE GNH OF A NEW EARTH
The debt bubble,
Carries dreams and hopes,
As the children of the future,
Are mortgaged,
Before their sub-prime,
As their future is no longer,
An option.
The economic system,
Is a global model,
Where supply meets demand,
Graphing equilibrium,
As price settings,
Delivering average prices,… Continue reading
International Enlightened Self Interest is Co-operation
The environmental and financial crisis is forcing countries to rise above self interest in a new climate of international enlightened self interest. The realisation that when countries operate out of self interest, their own interests are undermined. The reality is we are all inter-connected in a globalised system and an environmental commons that cannot operate… Continue reading
Magna Carta: Dictators Always Fall
“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Admittedly The Magna Carta (1215) arose from the grievances of the church and the Barons, not the ordinary people. However, it was a precursor to The… Continue reading