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January 26, 2009 |Permalink |Comments (0)
Monkhouse Monday: Thinking Differently
The founder of the "Alternative Nobel Prize", Mr. Jakob von Uexkuell gives practical examples of how our thinking and acting needs to change in the face of the global challenges, in fact, is already changing. Some European commentators believe that the Obama era will "go green" without compromising, because there is no choice to do otherwise.
Uexkuell:
At a private dinner party, conversation (or thinking) might go like this:
"Oh, you still got this big SUV?"
"Strawberries for dessert in December, how outdated!"
"Oh my, your house is very warm"
"Did you know that cats in the Western world eat more meat than whole African states?"
or:
"Yes, I am cycling to work too"
"I installed solar panels"
"We turn all electrical appliances off after use"
"We rediscoverded seasonal foods such as red cabbage and lentils, delicious"
and (my addition)
"Let’s talk about how we can become good, old and wise people so we can consult with the young how to create our future together."