When ideas for improving human society arise, “realists” say “The powerful people will never let this happen.” If that is reality, a lot of what we see today, including the recent Supreme Court decision would not be part of our reality. In reality, there is very little the powerful can do to halt progress. When “progress” means … Continue reading Why people with the power aren’t the problem
Tag: American Exceptionalism
I understand the case for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. STEM education has powered many of America’s powerful corporations. Hard to counter that, but I’m going to try. Some would say STEM education is keeping America competitive. The education revolution I’m talking about is much broader and deeper. A more daring leap that will … Continue reading Let’s really revolutionize education
Seth Godin writes: Companies don't care about you. Brands don't care about you. Institutions don't care about you either. The only people who are able to care about you are people. The question is, then, is this institution owned, organized, and run by people who will allow the people who work there to care? Generally, … Continue reading “It’s too expensive”
Changing the world is a big task, so let's start with the world between your ears. It's easier to make a change in your head than to change the world around you. While that's true, changing what goes on in your head is by no means easy. Make change in there though, and you're most of the way to changing the world out … Continue reading How to change the world