Can you help me answer this question? What will it take to release large amounts of sustained human energy towards significant social (economic, political and cultural) change over the rest of this century? This question first came up for me in May of 2020. I was sharing some of the historical work of ICA related to social change in the last century. | | | Social Change – ICA Social Research Center | I found myself thinking: These days, there is a whole "industry" of social change -- movements, counter movements, initiatives, approaches, studies, projections, global and local -- and a flowing stream of media, websites, articles and books on change and transformation and lessons learned.At the same time, we seem caught up in a kind of "trench warfare" -- heroic efforts, small gains, dire/hopeful and hopeful/dire reports and predictions in the midst of what often seems to be slow progress. Hence the question What will it take to release large amounts of sustained human energy towards significant social (economic, political and cultural) change over the rest of this century? and its follow up, "What are the implications?" (we'll get to this afterwards) This question came up for me again, in May of this year, studying CHOOSING EARTH with a number of you. The author talks about a coming "Great Transition" as we move through the multiple challenges we face using the term "lift" to describe what is needed. Hence (again) the question: What will it take . . . There are several ways you can participate. 1. First, of course, and simplest, is make your own list of answers and share them. Brainstorm 15-18 answers to the question on a piece of paper or on a note in your favorite device. I am most interested in your intuitions, based on your life experience, of what it will take. Pick the 8-10 from the list that you think are your best answers and send them to me in an email or use this link to share your answers. 2. Join with others in one of two 90 minute Zoom sessions next week using a simplified ToP workshop process to work together at answering the question. Email me to reserve your spot Monday, October 18, 6 pm San Francisco time; Thursday, October 21, 6 pm San Francisco time 3. If these times don't work for you, make a suggestion and we'll try to set some additional times later in the month that would work. We hope to come back around in November with a report and to work on the second question of implications. 4. Jan Sanders and Lauren Brika Liga are working with me on this, coordinating, getting the word out, figuring out steps, participation diversity and inclusion, tech production and facilitation. We could use some help. Again let us know. This is a pilot initiative toward the creation of a Global Research Network. See here for a 1 page summary | | | The Global Action Research Network of t... | For some additional background on this, click here. Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com