Ulop’s Blog

I posted the below in SuiFai’s blog in response to one of his posts.  I think his work is inspiring, challenging us to think about our behaviour as individuals and societies. Why is this so important? It is always critical to examine what we do and think, and see what our path forward should be.  without looking at our path forward, there can be no chosen destination, just allowing to be swept along in the flow.  On the other hand, when I studied eastern philosophy I learned that       “A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”  But I am not sure I agree with this, we need to plan where we should arrive. I will think about this more.  For now, here is the blog post and my comments that I referred to:

 http://suifaijohnmak.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/individual-development-networks-and-communities-organisations-goals/

I think this is an inspiring post. Great thinkers may have some use to society, but the pursuit of degrees for merely selfish purposes must be considered unethical. One should pursue community interests, in the the spirit of communion and cooperation. This is where Stephens 4 principles come in to the picture: openness, autonomy, diversity and interactiveness our businesses should start thinking about the collective needs of the society, and work towards sharing more. Stephens view of free education, and no accreditation requirements, along with breaking down the walls of corporate culture and freeing up the knowledge held captive there is a great rallying point for the new age. The internet and its connection will be the method by which these goals will be attained. I agree with you and Stephen about this.