Resilient College Organizations
Here’s an often overlooked (for good reason) segment of governance that could pioneer resilient communities: college student governments.
They’re uniquely poised –
- Large budgets.
- Constituency has low disposable income.
- No real purpose.
The real power of a student organization is that it serves as a mechanism for combined expenditures. With some smart thinking, and the right motivation, you can really cut down costs for each student, while making a contribution to the local community (colleges cluster resources like money, land, intellect, as well as demand). Distributing the burden, localizing production of necessities, the limits are boundless.
The hard part is getting kids to play ball. If you’re fixated on having a $100,000 concert, you won’t likely see the appeal of a Costco card that lets you save 20% on food and supplies. Or geothermal heat. Or solar generation.
John Batchelor Show Appearance
My radio interview from last night, about half way through.
Did OK I think, although I think will have to work harder to package my thinking. Feedback appreciated.
Radio: Tonight
I’m going to be on John Batchelor’s show tonight to discuss the events in Mumbai. 8:35 Pacific.
Mumbai Narrative
Most of what’s on the media is based on false assumptions regarding the nature of the attack. This was not hostage-focused, nor was it a fidayeen (intent to die) attack.
The scenario played out as I predicted here. http://naxaliterage.com/?p=137 .
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Mumbai’s Under Attack
More at NR .
Details at Twitter (amazing feedback from a couple hours of updates.)