In my 2014 NineShift presentation, I said we were "On the Edge of History." No longer.
We are now over the edge.
In 2015 we were leaving the Industrial Age quickly behind,
and rushing forward in the 21st Century.
Collaboration is no longer thought of as cheating. Marriott moved its headquarters to be on a light rail line, in order to attract and retain Gen Y workers. High end apartment building projects were initiated in downtown city areas previously inhabited by parking lots. The poor have moved to the suburbs. Etc.
Here's my visual image of the 21st century now rushing forward. The plants on the river's edge might be "rushes" as well. Like in the river, there may be boulders ahead for the 21st century, but nothing to stop it.
I agree David, the situation with law enforcement, and by extension the society that gives law enforcement its direction/instructions, needs to change. Am hoping for that change in the new year.
Posted by: LERN | January 01, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Great comparison to gravity, Tim. And I like your "dive right in" invitation to the 21st century.
Posted by: LERN | January 01, 2016 at 08:00 AM
I agree--the visual fits well. Water moves due to an inextricable force [gravity]much like Change happens due to the inevitable. And really there's nothing to fear. "Dive right in!"
Posted by: Tim in San Antonio | December 31, 2015 at 05:52 PM
Sadly, it seems some of the worst of the past will continue to haunt us.
If any of what is in this commentary is true, it (a) may explain a lot of what is going on in law enforcement, and (b) it's a dire warning to all, for such persons will not limit their abuses to those seen as "others."
http://thegrio.com/2015/05/12/fbi-white-supremacists-law-enforcement/#P7y1dTuvaGSm6tTd.01
Posted by: David Lubic | December 30, 2015 at 12:05 AM