20070606
(answer to the question "Sustainable development : illusion or action")
- Most companies are still at the "feel good PR" stage.
- A significant number of them are getting serious, and the past few years brought significant tools (ie labels, environmental tools...), beyond general awareness and a consensus from the public on key issues. Economists are embracing ecology as a key topic, ecology becomes a key issue in economics (see recent reports on the costs of global warming). Beyond the buzz, there are now high expectations for action (from all circles, social, economical and political).
- The swiftest ones have already understood a lot of money could be made, and great competitive advantages taken.
Showing posts with label environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environment. Show all posts
Friday
About think tanks
20070604
(answer to the question "What is the business model for a Think Tank?")
There is a room between dark conspiration theories and total transparency. Basically, a Think Tank is an Outsourced Lobbying Tool, a Non-Profit Outfit for big profit companies (kind of "His Master's Voice" without the Marconi logo).
Some are Hot Air Factories specifically designed to accelerate Global Warming. The funding system is similar to that of a lobby, the casting generally slightly different. You just have to offer a few big lunches to a few big names.
Some actual non-profit initiatives (people who prefer the think thing to the tank thing) prefer the Foundation business model for an easier financing (in : taxes - out : expenses of VIP members who would not join otherwise) and a clearer legal frame.
(answer to the question "What is the business model for a Think Tank?")
There is a room between dark conspiration theories and total transparency. Basically, a Think Tank is an Outsourced Lobbying Tool, a Non-Profit Outfit for big profit companies (kind of "His Master's Voice" without the Marconi logo).
Some are Hot Air Factories specifically designed to accelerate Global Warming. The funding system is similar to that of a lobby, the casting generally slightly different. You just have to offer a few big lunches to a few big names.
Some actual non-profit initiatives (people who prefer the think thing to the tank thing) prefer the Foundation business model for an easier financing (in : taxes - out : expenses of VIP members who would not join otherwise) and a clearer legal frame.
Saving the US automobile industry
200705
(answer to the question "What can be done to save the U.S. Automobile Industry?")
Stop thinking as the US Automobile Industry.
Start thinking as mobility service providers in a new, open, competitive but respectful and responsible environment.
(answer to the question "What can be done to save the U.S. Automobile Industry?")
Stop thinking as the US Automobile Industry.
Start thinking as mobility service providers in a new, open, competitive but respectful and responsible environment.
Loosers under capitalism
200703
(answer to the question "Are you a loser under capitalism ?" - only the fittest survive)
I read some interesting research about evolution and the relation towards risk taking for humans. Our brain couln't evolve as fast as our civilisation, and some of us still need the occasional chill to prove their ability to survive in a prehistoric environment. From that, one may deduce entrepreneurs or extreme sports lovers somehow missed some steps somewhen. They are great survivors where the law of the jungle is applied but global warming means the end of rain forests...
So here is my answer : I must be a loser under capitalism but could turn out to be a winner under evolution... which I don't consider such a sweet victory (ruling over a desert, anyone ?)
(answer to the question "Are you a loser under capitalism ?" - only the fittest survive)
I read some interesting research about evolution and the relation towards risk taking for humans. Our brain couln't evolve as fast as our civilisation, and some of us still need the occasional chill to prove their ability to survive in a prehistoric environment. From that, one may deduce entrepreneurs or extreme sports lovers somehow missed some steps somewhen. They are great survivors where the law of the jungle is applied but global warming means the end of rain forests...
So here is my answer : I must be a loser under capitalism but could turn out to be a winner under evolution... which I don't consider such a sweet victory (ruling over a desert, anyone ?)
Wednesday
Red Blogule to the "SUnoVa Car"
Archives 20031224 (see blogules 2003)
Analyse this : a huge SUV with an aggressive front bumper and this caption "Less soccer mom. More who's your daddy". The ultimate ad of the BC00 era.
Boys with toys...
SM on a forum
Analyse this : a huge SUV with an aggressive front bumper and this caption "Less soccer mom. More who's your daddy". The ultimate ad of the BC00 era.
Boys with toys...
SM on a forum
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