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Joshua Bond's avatar

Excellent article, thank you. Lots to contemplate. I'm with Buckminster Fuller -- we don't take on the system on its own terms, we live in such a way as to make it irrelevant.

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Beutifully said Joshua, Fuller was right for sure

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WinstonSmithLondonOceania's avatar

What Gardner seems to be describing would necessitate a fundamental alteration to the very foundations of the architecture of society. Ironically, it would need to happen from the top down, as this shift is antithetical to pure profit motives.

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Exactly, we need an overhaul of education of the young and a re-education of the people at the top...

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WinstonSmithLondonOceania's avatar

I can already hear the protestations of "debt and deficit" hawks in every legislature.

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Angela Ford's avatar

Perhaps a restructuring of how we educate children should also be considered otherwise how do you achieve the minds Gardner sees us needed.

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Exactly Angela, it is essential but our education authorities seem to be buried in a time warp!

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Tom White's avatar

Well said. My thoughts: https://www.whitenoise.email/p/eleven-rules-to-stay-relevant-in

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Thanks Tom, will check out your thoughts now

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Tom White's avatar

I hope you enjoy!

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JAK-LAUGHING's avatar

Great food for thought...not to be scoffed...but slowly digested...this is not junk food at all.

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Thank You

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Ken Kovar's avatar

Another great post about how humans will always have a real edge over AI . Thanks for the insight. I ordered the 2007 book, looking forward to reading it!

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Thank you Ken. Howard Gardners work is really terrific.

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Cathie Campbell's avatar

Outstanding article.

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The One Percent Rule's avatar

Thank you Cathie

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