Brand, Clock of the Long Now, chapter 7 (handout)
Interesting study about the order of civilization. "All civilizations suffer shocks, yet only those that absorb the shocks service", and "there are six significant levels of pace and size in the working structure of a robust and adaptable civilization."(p34-35).
Fashion/Art <-> Commerce <-> Infrastructure <-> Governance <-> Culture <-> Nature
According to this article, an appropriate pace and size of way is a faster way to make it right. In addition, we also should think about a bigger impact on our civilization even if we can only make small changes. For example, while we do a project in fashion or art when hoping it to be a part of our civilization, it needs whole consideration of next levels. But, should artist think about everything? Isn't it a constraint of creativity?
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