Personal accountability and direct feedback of the effects of your actions would have reduced or even prevented the current credit crisis. They are powerfull safeguards of sanity. Some people take this to an interesting albeit somewhat extreme level. In one of our favorite blogs Evolving Excellence the story is told of a man who retains all his waste produced during a one year period in his basement. The experiment has immediate effects: a change of lifestyle which not only reduces waste but also saves money.
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
