[OSList] Globalization, open space and Open Space ! ?

[Chris Kloth via OSList]

This Thor Heyerdahl quote reminds me of a more whimsical musical take  
from the past

https://vimeo.com/4919096

-- 
Shalom,

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Quoting Bhavesh Patel via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>:

> Reminded me of this quote:
>
> ?Borders I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of
> some people.?
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> *Thor Heyerdahl*
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>
> On 8 January 2017 at 17:00, Harrison Owen via OSList <
> oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> *Globalization*. For some people this word describes Opportunity. For
>> others, Disaster. Both are correct, I believe.
>>
>>
>>
>> Stripped to essence, Globalization means that the artificial (as in
>> manmade) barriers and boundaries which divide our planet are dissolving,
>> thereby revealing our natural, global unity. For better or for worse.
>> Nation States, Business Enterprises, Tribal Territories, Religions,
>> Cultures ?. Are all becoming more porous, interconnected, and increasingly
>> irrelevant to the emerging life form of *Homo sapiens* ? otherwise known
>> as Us, and the way we live.
>>
>>
>>
>> Nobody planned  Globalization, nobody runs it, although lots of folks are
>> claiming credit or passing blame. The actual causes are multiple, including
>> the Internet, global transportation, telephones, TV, FAX, the printing
>> press, etc, etc? to name just a few. But the really funny part is  --
>> Globalization is nothing new. We have always been one planet/globe ? a fact
>> the astronauts recognized with some wonder and shock. Seen from space, none
>> of the barriers and boundaries, which seem so important to us, show up.
>> They are all in our mind. You might think of Globalization as a
>> psychosomatic healing! It might also be that we are simply getting back to
>> normal.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Disaster/Opportunity Reactions are real and important. When all of the
>> defining characteristics of our world become fuzzy or invisible ? it is
>> incredibly hard to know who you are. And if nobody and nothing tells you
>> who you are, I guess that is real open space. Terrifying! A genuine
>> Disaster --  with capital ?D.? It is no wonder that those who find
>> themselves in such a mess (which is pretty much all of us) are angry,
>> aggressive, apparently irrational ? and willing to listen to anybody who
>> promises Stability and the ?Return to the Normal.? As in, ?Make America (or
>> choose another country) Great Again!?
>>
>>
>>
>> For those viewing Globalization as an Opportunity ? that too is real. The
>> elimination of illusory barriers and boundaries offers the potential for a
>> radical increase of efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability (if those
>> are your goals) as well as creativity and the capacity share the load and
>> support our fellows in times of need. When the full diversity of humanity
>> is brought to bear on the issues at hand, the collective power is immense.
>>
>>
>>
>> But there is a serious caveat.
>>
>> This is not an Either/Or.
>>
>> Both/And?For sure!
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>>
>>
>> The Opportunity is real. The Disaster also. Both are present. Both must be
>> dealt with.
>>
>>
>>
>> Perhaps this sounds novel and shocking ? but truthfully the recognition of
>> this polarity is ancient. The Yin and the Yang, Shiva as creator and
>> destroyer, The Chinese symbol for Chaos combines two symbols, Disaster and
>> Opportunity, I?m told. To which we might add the modern newcomer,
>> Chaos/Emergence Theory. Old story in new attire.
>>
>>
>>
>> So what do you do?
>>
>>
>>
>> I think our 32 year experiment with Open Space offers some suggestions. At
>> least it might be a good place to start the conversation.
>>
>>
>>
>> Interested?
>>
>>
>>
>> Harrison
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>> Potomac, MD 20854
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>> Websites
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>> www.openspaceworld.com
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>> www.ho-image.com
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