This is about imagination in
Our daughter, Eleanor, recently told us about
Barbara Winter, a
Winter helps people plan an inspired life and
future.
She published "
We are moving from an information to an imagination
society, where creativity rules.
Rolf Jensen says we are in
"The Age of the Storyteller."
In
Jensen says that the marketplace and world "will
be won by the one who is able to tell the best story."
Successful individuals and societies will adopt
"a better balance between rational and emotional aspects" of
life.
Jensen wrote "The Dream Society: How the Coming
Shift from Information to Imagination Will Transform Your Business."
Then he published its sequel, "Heartstorm," about the ancient power and activity of
story.
Storytelling is now resurfacing after centuries.
It is a force to touch hearts, open minds and activate
imaginations -- to create a culture that works for all.
"Where
there is no vision, the people perish," ancient wisdom reminds us
well.
"We have to create a picture of the
future," we heard from Admiral Ami Ayalon,
former Shin Bet director in
Here are two new DVDs for the
These are two stunning, new
Being conceived is new
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The Arc:
RAND studies make recommendations
for a successful Palestinian state
The RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif.
USA has issued the most comprehensive recommendations ever made for the success
of an independent Palestinian state.
The proposals - including a landmark rail, highway and
infrastructure link between the West Bank and
Many of the actions proposed by
The cost of this project is estimated to be less than
$9 billion.
A summary of the study is described at http://www.rand.org/news/press.05/04.27.html
.
This Palestine Project is described, with
graphics, at http://www.rand.org/palestine/
.
It is further illustrated on the site of its principal designer -- http://www.suisman.com/ .
The imaginative, inspiring results of the study
are publish in The Arc: A Formal Structure for a
The DVD that accompanies the 106 page book is a must
for any individual, group or class
The Arc is a leap forward to the imagination socieiy-- transcending more limited thinking up to this
time.
Order the book and DVD at http://www.rand.org/publications/MG/MG327/
.
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The Shape of the Future
The Shape of the Future -- http://www.theshapeofthefuture.tv/
-- is a four part documentary series on DVD or VHS.
It portrays what an eventual Palestinian-Israeli
peace settlement would look like.
Produced by Common Ground Productions (
"This documentary series
examines the fears and aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians in an even-
handed way. It shows how a negotiated agreement could address those fears and
aspirations and do so without threatening the national existence of either
side.
See Arab, Israeli, U.S. and other press
descriptions:
For classrooms, families and individuals, download
the Viewer's Guide:
Order the very affordable DVD, VHS and
Viewer's Guide: