Second Enlightenment - 14 Organizing Principles
This table shows a social progression away from the model we are living in today toward a more systemic, self-less, dynamic, balanced, etc. society.
Also see my comment to The sky is falling! The sky is falling? conversation.
First Enlightenment |
Second Enlightenment |
Molecular Society |
Independent (Either/Or) |
Interdependent (And/Both) |
Systemic |
Self-interest
|
Help Each Other Succeed |
Concomitant Good |
Linear Thinking |
Connective Thinking |
Synthesis & Generation |
Static Structures |
Modules, Webs and Networks |
Dynamic Adaptability |
Reductionism |
Holism |
Connective Analysis |
Standard Education and Accountability |
Unlearning, Uplearning and Non-Linear |
Transformative Learning |
Meaning from Materialism |
Meaning from Creativity/Spiritualism |
Balance of Values |
Competition |
Collaboration |
Generative Development |
Prediction and Certainty |
Anticipation and Ambiguity |
Parallel
Strategic and |
Culture Dumbed Down |
Culture Constantly Upgraded |
Elegance in Complexity |
Mix of Goodness and Skepticism |
Integration of Reason and Mystery |
Truth and Discovery Coexistent |
Debate |
Dialogue |
Futures Generative Dialogue |
One Best Answer |
Choices |
Concept of Applied Appropriateness |
Representative Democracy |
Electronic Republic |
Knowledge Democracy |
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