Dr Hicks: The Right to Dignity – A Model of Understanding
This is an excellent paper from Harvard University, written by Dr. Donna Hicks. The link is http://www.pjtt.org/assets/mp3/Summary_of_Dignity_Model.pdf
When I experienced conflict and was not treated fairly or with respect (stonewalling), definitely my dignity was deeply offended. So I ask people, even if you don’t agree with someone or don’t like them, please treat every person… Continue reading
Cuba: Power of Community, Peak Oil and Change
I watched a documentary recently on Cuba and how its society adapted to the cessation of oil supplies from Russia (collapse of Soviet Union) and embargos undertaken by the US. Turns out the very external pressures forced Cuba to adapt to changes and become empowered as a community and exchange a high energy consuming economy… Continue reading
Professor Ian Lowe: Highs and Lows of a Sustainable Future
This is a paper from a lecture Professor Ian Lowe gave at the National Press Club in Canberra. It is in 2006 but the ideas are still relevant. I remember Professor Lowe when I attended Griffith University at 24 years of age. He is a experienced voice and environmental expert. Griffith is now an environmental… 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
Kenneth Cloke: Mediators Without Borders
This paper was given to me when I studied Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. It was given to me by a professional mediator. I particularly like the idea of parachuting in mediators rather than dropping bombs as a solution. The world currently still uses strategies of force to get what… Continue reading
A New Intellectualism Will Illuminate The World
This poem below is dedicated to all those who aspire to live integrity, critical enquiry, environmental sustainability, to mitigate social harm and discord. This is sent to those who ‘walk the talk’ and choose to make a real difference to the world. I am one of those people and perhaps you are too.
This poem… Continue reading