Author Archives: Randal B. Adcock
Cultural Intelligence – A Toastmaster Perspective
I came across this article (linked below) in the Toastmasters international magazine and thought I should share it. I believe we can gain better insights into personal and shared worldviews by studying the worldviews from other cultures. This awareness and … Continue reading
Make Empathy and Peace Go Viral
Dear Diary: You know I often come to you to help me reflect on world events when no one wants to attend for more than a line or two and a funny picture. This time I wonder about things that … Continue reading
A Short HIstory of a Complex Civilization
Birth of A Complex Global Civilization | My grandfather, Ben Garside, died in 1970 when I was 15 years old. Born in 1880, he had lived nearly his entire life in one house or another with no insulation, no furnace, … Continue reading
Civil Science Tripod
The 21st century is overloaded with opportunities and challenges. The fundamental question of our time concerns the management of civil systems which are growing in complexity at a super-exponential rate. While we experience technology acceleration we are compounding the complexity … Continue reading
The Global Brains Co-operative
May 29, 2014 Event for an introduction to the Global Brains Co-operative. Let’s go! “Creating your place in the future” Whether you are a professional, self-employed or manage a business or non-profit organization, in this complex shifting world: How relevant … Continue reading
Integrated Intelligence Initiative
In a nutshell, what am I working on? Problem: Due to technology acceleration, information overload and network connectedness, our civil systems are becoming more complex at a compounded exponential rate. The human brain was designed by evolution for a far … Continue reading
Managing the Super-Exponential Growth of Civil Complexity
The public service must look beyond its traditional scope and provide global leadership in order to manage the super-exponential growth of civil complexity while maintaining the planet’s health. Consider these assumptions and conclusions: Assume: In order for any system to continue … Continue reading
