Our world is changing. Forces of constant change, chaos, and
complexity are replacing forces of stability and permanence that
prevailed over our way of life. Methods of organizing such as
top-down, command and control, monocentrism of viewpoints and
culture, are being challenged and are proving to be ineffective
in our education, religion, politics, and government. The
predictable, permanent, homogenous community is now rare.
Climate change adds to the instability and may have caused more
tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes than ever witnessed. Man-made
disasters have also become a great threat. The war zone has been
widened as ordinary folks who feel aggrieved now have easier
access to very potent polemic equipment and are willing to use
them on fellow citizens. Globalization and technology are the
main economic factors driving this change. Globalization and
technology, particularly communications technology, are enabling
great access, both geographical and informational, thus creating
a leveler field. These