Does having a destination in mind make the journey any easier? While there is so much to say about the uneasiness we experience in our evolutionary journey with cities, it is time to look more closely at the role of ‘destination’ in our journey. We organize our cities; do we have some kind of destination in mind?
It seems that having some sense of direction is key as we organize for emergence, but do we have a sense of direction? Are we on a journey with a destination or are we adrift?
We are living in a culture of extreme advocacy, of confrontation, of judgment, and of verdict. Discussion has given way to debate. Communication has become a contest of wills. Public talking has become obnoxious and insincere. Why? Maybe it’s because deep down under the chatter we have come to a place where we know that we don’t know… anything. But nobody’s willing to say that. John Patrick Stanley *- My decision to share the book while I am working on it
- The overall structure of Nest City, is in three parts
- The plot for Part 2, chapters 4-7
The next series of posts will explore the role of destination as we organize ourselves and our cities for continuous improvement.
Is your city alive with a sense of direction, or adrift?
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* In the playbill for The Citadel’s production of his play, Doubt, 2008-2009 season (Edmonton, Canada).