Time to Think

I begin this blog in attempts to pass along various sensibilities acquired through 25 years of research in cognitive sciences, human systems, design science, cybernetics, et.al. Actually, much of the foundations for this line of inquiry are based in what is commonly referred to as the prima facie of existence, and it is from these sojourns into the axiomatic that the greater levels of understanding are derived: So herein, I seek to enlist others to join this crusade for enhanced contemplation... to then internalize our intuitive model of the collective human intellect or, as we name it, The 'CHI' Factorization. There is much to relate and little time to waste, so I want to begin by providing offerings that will include some historical perspective, conceptual and methodological tools, and an introduction into the ideas behind our public model.

Preface to the offerings: Why am I doing this? I'm not entirely sure myself, except for the fact of there being, at least in my mind's eye, a very real 'time-line' by which we will collectively fail or succeed to assure for future socio-economic stability. I can only hope that my arguments lend the impetus for others to join into public forum... at any venue or form of congress that will encourage consensus building! It must also be understood that in my attempts to act as "provocateur," that my language may border on 'rude' or even incendiary... it will become all-too-abundantly clear that, like most thinkers today, I have a love-hate relationship with my fellow human beings. 'We' are all at once beautiful and repugnant... full of promise yet providing safe harbor for abysmal idiocies... having the necessary tools, but fostering distractions and self-defeating behaviors. For this, I seek to help bring my group's desire for ethical outreach to full fruition. For as H.G. Wells said, "History is a race between education and disaster."

So, if my offerings have a sense of "pontification" or high-handed incrimination toward the areas of cultural bullshit we share, please be tolerant and slow to judge...even if it seems that I am not practicing what I preach. Remember, what I need to convey to the reader, is built upon a deep underlying sense of urgency. Please keep an open mind... for your sake, your children's sake... for your children's children's children's sake. Read on... I welcome well thought out feedback. Thank you for your time and considerations... let's begin: