just wondering

[Pat Black]

One of the principles used to describe the why and the how of OST is self
organizing systems.  This is, in my opinion, the core of why OST works.
 Everything in creation with the possible exception of hydrogen is self
organizing.  Self organizing systems are self sustaining by definition or
they disappear.  They use what is available to them to form relationships
and are present and conscious in those possibilities as they change.  As
their environment changes because of their activity self organizing systems
find uses for waste which enables their sustainability.  It is different
than capitalism, I think, because there is no consciousness to
sustainability in capitalism.  I am not very knowledgeable about economics
but it seems to me that capitalism does not address sustainability.  Its
focus is on doing what is possible in them moment without regard for
consequences. Seems like the best governments are able to moderate that
"laissez-faire" notion with consciousness about sustainability.Pat Black

On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 8:42 AM, Martin Boroson <marty at becomingme.com> wrote:

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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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