Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Wildfires. This has been a season of extreme events. The media present graphic images of destruction, and heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything. Often, we also hear stories of first responders, professionals and people-on-the-scene who act … Read More
(Photo first appeared on Elephant Seal Notes. Used by permission of nature4peace.) The little seal didn’t look good. The first time I passed it on the beach, I didn’t even see it because it resembled one of the many rocks … Read More
No matter what happens next week, one thing is certain. After the election, our country will need Cooperative Wisdom to recover from an especially corrosive campaign. Regardless of who wins, there will be a change in the political environment, and … Read More
Churches. Retirement Communities. Franchise Businesses. At first glance, it doesn’t seem as though they have much in common. But look more closely. All of these institutions make long-term investments in real property. Driving down the road, these assets are easily … Read More
Every fall thousands of students migrate from home to campus, leaving in their wake millions of boxes and packing containers. This year, at Bowling Green State University, residents of one campus learning community introduced newcomers to Recycling 101 when they … Read More
In Cooperative Wisdom, one of the essential social virtues is Intentional Imagination. When we face problems that are likely to result in conflict, we can often change the dynamic by challenging premises. One of the practices we recommend involves “what … Read More
Cooperative Wisdom starts with the understanding that environments, both natural and social, are always changing. The changes may be rapid and obvious; they may be slow and subtle. In both cases, Cooperative Wisdom directs us, “Be alert for opportunities and … Read More
When Elon Musk combined SolarCity Corp. with Tesla Motors Inc., he created an integrated renewable energy company. Not only can he sell solar panels to homes and businesses around the world, he can also sell them the batteries to store … Read More
The other morning, I stepped out the front door and realized that I was standing directly under the dividing line between clouds and clear sky. If I turned one way, I saw dense fog. If I turned the other way, … Read More