You Can't Get Anything at Alice's Restaurant
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Thursday, January 2, 2014
Predictions for 2014
Nope. Not going to make any.
Anyone can look at the trends from 2013 and make an educated where these things will end up. In fact, a lot of them will probably end up where we expect them to go. Anything that can't go on indefinitely -won't. It's a truism, because it's true. Plenty of other people do a good job of connecting the dots. No need for me to join them.
What really interests me is the things we don't see coming. Disruptive things. Game changers. Can you guess why I'm so interested in them? Why does a bit of chaos make me smile?
Think about it. Who benefits from the status quo? Those at the top, that's who. Anyone think they've had their way too long? The rich get richer. The powerful get more powerful. That's the applecart, so it's no wonder I'm interested in the things that can upset it. To continue the metaphor, us little folks don't have any apples in the cart anymore.
What are game changers? It could be a disruptive technology. It could be a political awakening. Religious change. Spiritual awakenings. New financial systems. Those are just some general categories -no specifics here. Real disruption most likely will come from way out in left field.
The big difference these days is that changes, thanks to the interconnectedness of the world, can spread faster than ever before. Even more disruptive is the peer to peer nature of the Internet. There's no need to go through authorities, bosses, or chiefs of any kind. Peon to peon communication was never so quick or widespread. No wonder the powers that be want to spy on everyone all the time. They are terribly afraid.
While I won't make any predictions for 2014, I will make a humble suggestion. Keep your eyes open for those game changers; if for no other reason than to avoid getting hit by a falling applecart.
-Sixbears
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I think we are living in what the Chinese would call "interesting times."
ReplyDeleteAh yes, that famous Chinese curse: may you live in interesting times.
DeleteIt sure ain't boring.
You are always right on with your blog writings. It is only a matter of time. . .
ReplyDeleteThanks Dizzy. Judging the exact time is the rub, so eternal vigilance is necessary.
DeleteThings are definitely going to get even more interesting this year, I reckon! Don't forget to duck!
ReplyDeleteGet a good seat and a bucket of popcorn. The show's about to start.
DeleteI agree, it's what will blind side us from left field that concerns me. Today we move so fast our own shadow can't keep up. So when it comes it will bring a lot of big guys to their knees overnight.
ReplyDeleteChange can be sudden and unexpected. Fast indeed.
DeleteIf we look at some of the trends that have been developing over the last several years, we at least can extrapolate what kinds of things are possible if not likely. One such example: I predict I'll be cutting firewood and freezing my ass off while you are sunning yourself by a pool. Looks like you are a much better prepper than I am.
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind.
DeleteI am amused. Thanks.
Stay warm.