Posted on Nov 12, 2008 12:57:13 AM | Steven Gonzalez | 60 Comments
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There is a great video called "Shift Happens" that I would highly recommend. Even though there are advocates and critics on both sides of this video, it brings up some excellent points about how the environment is changing around us and encourages one to consider what we are doing to prepare for the shift. During the spring of 2008, quite a bit of activity had occurred that hint at a shift in the JSC community towards the Center Directors Vision. It has been exciting in so many arenas that I'm reminded of the line from the movie Princess Bride, where Mandy Patinkin tries to sum up the events that have transpired, "Let me 'splain.... No, there is too much. Let me sum up." So, to sum up...
Back in May JSC had its first Vision Forum aimed at getting a broad spectrum of opinions on a JSC 20 year vision and the associated set of tactics that Mike Coats had requested from a team of Next Gen'ers. The JSC 20 year vision was to capture that Generations perspective on the JSC environment as it supported the Agency's strategic goals when they became Directors and Program Managers. The Vision forum was attended by a great mix of generations, disciplines and organizations. We received a great deal of feedback with two overriding themes that captured the general mood of the event. First, everyone agreed with the attributes captured in the JSC 20 Year Vision and secondly, everyone wanted to know how they could be more involved in the activities to move the center forward. It was energizing to see the enthusiasm and interest from so many wanting to help steer the future direction of the Johnson Space Center.
During the first week of June the JSC 20 year vision was presented to the JSC Leadership team. Not only was it well received but we discovered activities being conducted in each of the directorates that are moving the Center towards a more open, collaborative, innovative, integrated organization. We also discovered there was a great deal of synergy between the 20 year vision tactics and a set of engagement teams that Mike Coats' Innovation Council was considering deploying. Also, there was a great deal of overlap between the vision and the focus of the Innovation and Inclusion Council. The focus of this council is to continue to grow an environment of open mindedness, inclusion and innovation.
At the end of June, the Innovation Council, JSC 20 year vision and a set of initiatives from JSC's Joint Leadership Team were merged and presented to the JSC Joint Leadership Team. The resulting recommendation was the formation of seven engagement teams to identify activities to address various aspects of the JSC community. These focus of the seven teams are as follows: Information Technology; Recruiting/Ultimate Employee Experience; Mentoring; Work/Life Fit; Awards and Recognition; Barrier Analysis and the Communication Teams. An exciting shift is happening at JSC. My question this week is what can be done across the Agency to encourage a shift across all NASA centers?
Sharing the Vision,
Steven Gonzalez, Deputy, Advanced Planning Office
Tags : Innovation, Next Generation
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On Nov 19, 2009 10:46:33 PM
Rico
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difficult to figure out how the future will play out in 20 years or even 10. There are just so many factors that come into play.
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On Nov 19, 2009 07:59:02 AM
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Thank you for the link
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On Nov 17, 2009 10:28:28 PM
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On Nov 17, 2009 10:31:55 PM
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i love these nasa blogs thanks so much
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On Nov 16, 2009 05:46:02 AM
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On Nov 14, 2009 05:14:55 AM
guest
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very nice video.We should do less harm to the earth.
Keep it up NASA.
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On Nov 12, 2009 11:21:38 PM
guest
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That was a pretty good video that I liked a lot. I would definitely recommended any to see it if they get a chance to do it!
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On Nov 12, 2009 03:58:26 PM
Wayne Long
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Shift Happens is a very interesting video. The only constant is change and preparing for it is difficult. The thing is that it is really, really, difficult to figure out how the future will play out in 20 years or even 10. There are just so many factors that come into play.
None the less, I think it is important to have a plan and then to continually update and adjust as new information becomes available.
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On Nov 11, 2009 05:08:10 AM
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Good video, some interesting points made that I wasn't aware of. Escpecially the one about England!
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On Nov 11, 2009 07:38:55 AM
Tom
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This is an amazing video especially what you say here "During the first week of June the JSC 20 year vision was presented to the JSC Leadership team. Not only was it well received but we discovered activities being conducted in each of the directorates that are moving the Center towards a more open, collaborative, innovative, integrated organization. We also discovered there was a great deal of synergy between the 20 year vision tactics and a set of engagement teams that Mike Coats' Innovation Council was considering deploying."
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On Nov 10, 2009 10:54:13 PM
guest
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The Shift happens is a must watch video. It is very interesting.
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On Nov 09, 2009 06:36:33 PM
John
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As long as NASA is subject to the whims of whomever is occupying the White House at any given time, "long range" is equal to no more than eight years.
The only reason Armstrong walked on the Moon was that two consecutive presidents had the notion to complete what Kennedy began. If Nixon had pulled the plug based upon his loss to Kennedy in 1960, Apollo would've ended after those stunning Christmas Eve videos.
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On Nov 07, 2009 10:37:45 PM
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On Nov 07, 2009 07:48:23 AM
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This video is truly awesome and after watching this i am also encouraged. In fact, i recommended the video to my family and colleagues. Truly awesome and i will be visiting this site in future also.
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On Nov 07, 2009 09:15:04 AM
marco
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Thanks for the "shift happens" video, it was very interesting!
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On Nov 04, 2009 10:56:22 PM
Syd
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Awesome video, was surely worth the watch. I guess the environment around us is changing at such a rapid pace and the ignorance of the people is just making things worse. NGOs are trying heir best but with a very negligible effect. Its really sad to see the earth dying in front of us and we being helpless.
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On Nov 03, 2009 08:12:28 AM
Sandra
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Everyone must watch this video! it certainly brings up some excellent points about how our environment is changing around us and encourages everyone to consider what we are doing to prepare for the shift (or lack of it in my opinion). Must watch.
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On Oct 31, 2009 09:22:18 AM
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As long as NASA is subject to the whims of whomever is occupying the White House at any given time, "long range" is equal to no more than eight years.
The only reason Armstrong walked on the Moon was that two consecutive presidents had the notion to complete what Kennedy began. If Nixon had pulled the plug based upon his loss to Kennedy in 1960, Apollo would've ended after those stunning Christmas Eve videos.
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On Oct 29, 2009 06:38:14 AM
Lily
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wow...
Great video!
you don't find video like this that actually encourages people to think positively and do good anymore!
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On Oct 30, 2009 02:22:42 AM
LilyM
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It's glad to see you are making all of us aware of the "shift".
If I didnt pop in today to visit this blog, I will never care about the "shift". Qantas Airways Tickets are making changes too which will be interesting! - 39
On Oct 30, 2009 05:05:19 AM
Kim
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Great video!! totally enjoyed it! Learnt alot too
I think this belongs to the Grown Up Goods department where we can all sit and watch the video and talk about our thoughts afterward!! - 38
On Oct 30, 2009 04:01:20 AM
Cynthia
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What interest me in the video was the part where students are trained for jobs that dont exist so far, in order to solve problems we dont even know are problems yet!!
How amazing are we human??
This is definitely a "shift" that needs EVERYONE's involvment.
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On Oct 29, 2009 07:19:28 AM
Sarah
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If only everything can be as environmentally friendly as the Online Bingo game~ no paper, no polution~
I have been teaching those around me to be aware of the "shift" you mention here~ but, I don't think I can really get through to them until something really starts to happen!! - 36
On Oct 26, 2009 05:20:57 AM
3lla
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Sounds like a great video to watch
I do like the fact that it has critics on both sides because this way bias are minimised
I have saved the page on youtube where the video is and will watch it soon
Thanks
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On Oct 25, 2009 03:20:33 PM
guest
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Great video. Always important to think multiple moves ahead. NASA is the ultimate example for being genius at that.
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On Oct 24, 2009 04:43:35 AM
williamrobert30
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Really I liked this video and NASA is my dream space agency.Kalpana Chawla is my ideal who was the great employee of NASA.
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On Oct 19, 2009 05:18:47 AM
guest
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2008 indeed is a shift..
so many disasters happened here
they all say it's nature, we can't control it
but actually it's us who had made environment like this..everything has causes..
the vedio is quite impressive . arguments is the best way to understand things.
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On Oct 19, 2009 03:32:29 PM
martin
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As long as NASA is subject to the whims of whomever is occupying the White House at any given time, "long range" is equal to no more than eight years.
The only reason Armstrong walked on the Moon was that two consecutive presidents had the notion to complete what Kennedy began. If Nixon had pulled the plug based upon his loss to Kennedy in 1960, Apollo would've ended after those stunning Christmas Eve videos.
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On Oct 19, 2009 03:36:20 PM
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I loved this piece. It made me feel relaxed and like I was with friends. Hope all is well at nasa. Thanks.
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On Oct 12, 2009 04:07:48 AM
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Wow, i'm overwhelmed by the video. Indeed we are living in exponential times!
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On Sep 29, 2009 04:57:49 AM
MarthaS
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I cannot imagaine what I will do when "shift happens".
There's too much talking and too many decisions to make. Who to listen to and what to do.
I guess it's good to know what both side's argument is so I will some idea closer to the time.
I am going to youtube the video now~!
Thanks for sharing!
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On Sep 29, 2009 01:34:29 PM
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There was a great deal of overlap between the vision and the focus of the Innovation and Inclusion Council. The focus of this council is to continue to grow an environment of open mindedness, inclusion and innovation.
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On Sep 22, 2009 09:09:42 AM
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This is a very useful information for students who study in colleges and universities and who are engaged in Astronomy.
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On Aug 27, 2009 04:41:55 AM
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Not only was it well received but we discovered activities being conducted in each of the directorates that are moving the Center towards a more open, collaborative, innovative, integrated organization.
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On Aug 20, 2009 09:14:55 AM
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On Aug 17, 2009 04:55:17 AM
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This is an amazing video especially what you say here "During the first week of June the JSC 20 year vision was presented to the JSC Leadership team. Not only was it well received but we discovered activities being conducted in each of the directorates that are moving the Center towards a more open, collaborative, innovative, integrated organization. We also discovered there was a great deal of synergy between the 20 year vision tactics and a set of engagement teams that Mike Coats' Innovation Council was considering deploying." Bluestone Pavers
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On Aug 23, 2009 06:23:01 AM
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This is a great wakeup call and the video clearly shows a few certain truths. I think it is good to want to be visionary so heads up for posting this. We need more of you guys.
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On Aug 22, 2009 03:06:11 AM
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If the shift is good, the team should have been more efficient they they used to. That happens in daily life. Things will never stay the save for a permanent time.
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On Aug 10, 2009 04:35:31 PM
Michael Melen
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That's a great video on globalization - and about how China and India are potentially the next super powers. The statistics in this video are really amazing. I like the quote "we are preparing for jobs that don't exist yet to solve the problems that don't exist yet." Michael Melen\
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On Jul 15, 2009 03:35:23 AM
EddyJhon
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I'm sure it would make those going into space feel much safer knowing there was at least the possibility of backup should a problem occur.
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On Jul 01, 2009 11:54:36 AM
Khaled
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I didn't realise technology was moving on at such a rapid pace I knew pc technology was but thought it was just moors law. Ray Kurzweil and Kevin Warwick have some interesting views regarding what will happen when technology can think for themselves but that's another story. Its very exciting how fast space exploration is evolving and enjoyed the video very much.
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On Jul 31, 2009 09:40:45 AM
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Nice video, hope this will usefull for other. Thanks for share.
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On Jun 25, 2009 03:39:23 PM
Derreck
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The Shift Happens video is just great. Alongside 'What the Bleep do you know', its one of my favourites. Have any of you seen the new film the "Leap" which looks like it deal with similar material? I am looking forward to seeing that also.
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On Jun 01, 2009 09:14:05 PM
Jenny
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It is interesting reading about this. There was a great discussion about the Shift Happens video at http://www.kidsolo.com
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On May 12, 2009 04:05:30 AM
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Excellent video. Please share more like this.
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On Jan 13, 2009 06:29:47 PM
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On Dec 19, 2008 01:47:34 PM
Kerry Ramirez, Futurist
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The best strategy is to think in the long term, past a 20-year vision. Dave H. below said it best-unhook NASA from politics and make it a scientific organization with independent funding. What would NASA do if there were a 2,000 year vision?
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On Dec 20, 2008 12:08:33 AM
Ben Dixon
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With regard to Brians comments, I've often wondered about this myself.
After my visit to Kennedy Space Center I always wondered why there couldn't also be a second shuttle on standby ready to go in emergencies.
I'm sure it would make those going into space feel much safer knowing there was at least the possibility of backup should a problem occur.
After all there is more than one shuttle .. I'm sure there's a good reason why this doesn't happen and I'm just ignorant to the facts.
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On Dec 17, 2008 07:55:44 AM
Peter
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Watched your video, ISN'T LIFE JUST BRILLIANT! Are we living in exciting times or what? I worked at the original particle accellerator at Lucerne (now replaced by CERN - yes I'm old!) I thought that this was IT, and it was - then. It had to be removed to make way for the new Hadron Collider and THIS IS IT! isn't it? Exponential ia a much used but little appreciated word I just want to stay alive as long as I can just because "Shift Happens" Our 15 yr. old twins will find out what sort of Shift we've left them in, as will their generation!
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On Nov 24, 2008 01:08:30 PM
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i'm very interested in this field.
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On Nov 22, 2008 11:01:34 PM
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Why cant the shuttle pick up the Hubble and locate it near by the Space station? It seems to need repair alot.... All future Fixes could be done with a cheap Space walk.
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On Nov 22, 2008 10:56:42 PM
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Question.... We have built several space shuttles. Why cant we leave one attached to the space Shuttle for a Possible escape incase the space station has a emergency? Catch a ride back with the soviets when they return.Nasa is going to scrub shuttle missions in the near future why turn the retired shuttle into one expensive lawn Jockey. I'm sure in outer space the shuttle can still serve a purpose for many years to come as a safety feature to the space station. Plus you would save tax payers Money.
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On Nov 18, 2008 12:45:01 AM
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On Nov 18, 2008 09:54:42 PM
Fleur Brown
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In my experience of organizational change, best results have been achieved by running organizational change as a competition. May sound ridiculous but it's very powerful.
Create teams and assign each team with a "change initiative". Where possible try and mix each team with persons from different divisions so as to simultaneously build on organizational culture.
As most belong to multiple projects or strategic teams, the difficulty is getting employee "buy-in" to belong to yet another team. That's where an incentive is essential.
One idea is to host an end of year event / show that presents all the teams efforts - ie the "Change Grammies'. All employees get dressed up like the Grammies and present their organizational change initiatives. All employees then vote at the end of the night as to which group achieved the greatest impact. The winning team is provided with a reward (ie an outdoor adventure or something out of the square).
Knowing their efforts will be presented at a large show in front of a large audience is in itself an incentive to 'make things happen' and also creates a bit of frenzy / excitement company wide as people start to talk about what they're doing.
The progress of each of the teams should be mapped quarterly so that interest is generated across the organization and after the event, the results and team achievements promoted company wide. Using humor to report progress throughout the year and humor in the end of year presentations will help make the event a huge success.
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On Nov 15, 2008 05:51:47 PM
Dave H.
wrote:
Steve, it doesn't matter.
As long as NASA is subject to the whims of whomever is occupying the White House at any given time, "long range" is equal to no more than eight years.
The only reason Armstrong walked on the Moon was that two consecutive presidents had the notion to complete what Kennedy began. If Nixon had pulled the plug based upon his loss to Kennedy in 1960, Apollo would've ended after those stunning Christmas Eve videos.
In my perfect world, NASA would be able to choose its own direction based solely upon scientific concerns; the administrator would give Congress a yearly report on goals, discoveries, and progress, and serious multigenerational achievements could be reached.
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On Nov 15, 2008 02:17:45 PM
Johny Shepard
wrote:
Very interesting video. The part where " students are trained for jobs that dont exist so far, in order to solve problems we dont even know are problems yet " stumbled me. And come to think of it, it is very much true . It gives me some sort of spookie feeling though. Maybe I will be able to take part in those future moments... or NOT.
Lets hope I and many others will though .
Best regards,
Johny
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