The formation of tribes in human history began as a survival mechanism. Early humans faced harsh and unpredictable environments where cooperation was essential for obtaining food, ensuring protection, and raising offspring. These small, close-knit groups, or tribes, provided the necessary support system for individuals to thrive. The tribe was a unit of social organization that ensured safety, resource sharing, and social bonds, which were crucial for survival.
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In recent years, we have witnessed significant political upheaval. The Democratic party’s adversarial stance towards President Trump led to actions that many considered questionable and potentially unconstitutional, from the Russia investigation to what some saw as unwarranted impeachments. Even Hillary Clinton, despite accusations of violating numerous laws during the election, faced no consequences. If such actions are not addressed, they could seriously undermine our democratic processes and the trust of the public in our political system.
Most people don’t realize that there are two NORTH directions. One is the magnetic north where the compass points. Then there is the north where a line that is drawn through the Earth emerges at the very top. This point where all the lines converge represents where the axis on which the Earth turns is located. The lines of Longitude on a globe all converge at that point. This north is referred to as TRUE NORTH.
Back in the 1980s, I was asked to write a paper for a telecommunications-based organization’s executive team’s retreat. The purpose of the paper was to help bring clarity to the impact the emerging telecommunications/digital age was going to have on the future. Entitled “Survival in the 21st Century,” this paper looked at the effect of the looming technology of computers and telecommunications and how the new digital age might impact our lives in the future.
When I was writing this book, there was no internet, no email, and no steaming video. We were just beginning to have the ability to dial into bulletin boards through our new high-speed 1200 baud modems. Companies like CompuServe, Prodigy, and AOL were our central hubs into which we could “connect”.
When formulating a response to a question, it’s imperative to adhere to three crucial sequential processes. First and foremost, one must undertake the task of unearthing essential data relevant to the quest for the answer. The process of discovering this data may potentially lead to a revision of the original question or give rise to supplementary inquiries. Nevertheless, the paramount prerequisite is the acquisition of accurate data that can be employed in the subsequent step.