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Emergence – Part 1 – Why is this idea important? « Power Up Proj
Beyond disrupting organizations and value as we know it, what is going to be the deep result of the use of Social Media? Many of us see it as at least making organizations more effective – faster, more informed etc. But I wonder. My growing feeling is that the widespread use of Social Media might soon enable us to gain the benefit of “Emergence”.
A Manifesto for the Social Organization | The Idea Hive
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance . Alan Watts We are living in a time of massive, rapid, profound change. The music that surrounds us is becoming ever more rich, complex, and dissonant, as climate, ecological, economic, organizational, legislative, technological, and demographic change add their intertwining melodies to the song. We need to be more organizationally agile than ever before to stay in the dance.
Social Media For Sustainability (by @JoeyShepp)
Social networking, blogs, and online video are open, transparent and collaborative, allowing innovation to grow at unprecedented speeds. Learn how consumers, activists, and entrepreneurs are leveraging Social networking, blogs, and online video are open, transparent and collaborative, allowing innovation to grow at unprecedented speeds. Learn how consumers, activists, and entrepreneurs are leveraging the power of the social media to create a sustainability revolution.
A futurist’s view of the “next big thing” in social media | {gro
Venessa Miemis’ Twitter bio describes her as a “M etacog, futurist and thought architect tracking emerging media and technology trends & impacts.” Now THAT got my attention. Currently pursuing a masters degree in New Media Studies at the New School in NYC, she has been passionately thinking and writing about the future for seven years. Venessa kindly agreed to an interview and I found her views on the connections between social media and education, politics, global community and our future to be one of the most thought-provoking posts I’ve featured here on {grow}.