Small is Powerful: Why the Era of Big is Over
COURSE FULL. TO GO ONTO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT [email protected]
Humanity started small. Where did we get the idea big is better? Concentration of power in the state, in corporations, or in the family has failed to create a stable, fairer world.
A resurgence of 'small' began in the '60s, with a rebellion against conformity. The '70s liberation saw more & more people living their lives the way they wanted.
In the U.S. and possibly globally, the election of Trump shows that people are rejecting the policies whereby the elites have dictated things from the top and the centre. People want more control and Trump is likely to give it to them. Will this be positive? Time will tell, but it dos reflect a breakdown of "big"
We'll discuss the "Trump Effect" and the utterly transformative changes currently going on such as -
Join us to look at how the Trump Effect will likely speed up the move to small. Will it be positive or negative? We'll look at both sides
Moderator: Pat Simke
Date and Time: February 28 and March 7 (2 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: OISE, 252 Bloor Street West
Cost: $12
Maximum Class Size: 25
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Enrol below by credit card or by e-mailing us at [email protected] and pay by cheque. : IF THE COURSE IS ALREADY FULL WHEN YOU TRY TO ENROL YOU CAN GO ONTO OUR WAITING LIST BY E-MAILING US AT [email protected]
A resurgence of 'small' began in the '60s, with a rebellion against conformity. The '70s liberation saw more & more people living their lives the way they wanted.
In the U.S. and possibly globally, the election of Trump shows that people are rejecting the policies whereby the elites have dictated things from the top and the centre. People want more control and Trump is likely to give it to them. Will this be positive? Time will tell, but it dos reflect a breakdown of "big"
We'll discuss the "Trump Effect" and the utterly transformative changes currently going on such as -
- More local political control
- Direct democracy by referendum & new voter engagement challenging the 'big state'.
- Micro enterprise & sustainable innovation on the internet challenging 'big business'.
- Demand for diversity & refusal to conform challenging the expectations of 'big media'.
Join us to look at how the Trump Effect will likely speed up the move to small. Will it be positive or negative? We'll look at both sides
Moderator: Pat Simke
Date and Time: February 28 and March 7 (2 weeks), 2-4 PM
Location: OISE, 252 Bloor Street West
Cost: $12
Maximum Class Size: 25
Booking: See Terms and Conditions. Enrol below by credit card or by e-mailing us at [email protected] and pay by cheque. : IF THE COURSE IS ALREADY FULL WHEN YOU TRY TO ENROL YOU CAN GO ONTO OUR WAITING LIST BY E-MAILING US AT [email protected]