just wondering

[Martin Boroson]

I am wondering .

 

The philosophy of Open Space seems to promote a genuinely free market for
ideas.  The underlying belief, as I understand it, is that allowing each
person to follow his/her passion is the best way to discover the best ideas
and solutions.  It's efficient, just like a market.  This sure sounds like
the 'invisible hand' and laissez-faire capitalism to me.

 

I have even sold Open Space to some corporate execs by pointing out that
since they value the free market so dearly outside their company, they might
want to try a free market for ideas inside their company. 

 

So I have often wondered if people on this list believe as passionately in
the free market for the economy as they do in Open Space.   In the current
economic crisis, as the world clamors for greater regulation - i.e. more
rules and limits on the freedom of markets - I am wondering if any of you
have any thoughts or insights to share.

 

I imagine Harrison will remind me that Open Space runs on freedom and
responsibility. yet the responsibility asked of participants in Open Space
is pretty minimal - naming their passion and showing up for their sessions
and respecting others' freedom to do the same.   It's well short of
socialism.

 

Marty

 

 

 

 

 

 

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