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Brian G. Dowling

What's Next California Facebook - 2 views

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    What's Next California is an unprecedented attempt to bring the people into the process in a new way-one that is representative and thoughtful. A scientific random sample of the entire state will be transported to a single place for a weekend of face-to-face discussions, in small groups and in dialogue with competing experts.
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California Deliberative Democracy: California State of Mind: PBS Special - 1 views

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    The following are excerpts from the PBS documentary on the What's Next California Deliberative Poll® on governance reform.
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What's Next California? Deliberative Poll | NextCA.org - 1 views

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    What's Next California is an unprecedented attempt to bring the people into the process in a new way-one that is representative and thoughtful. A scientific random sample of the entire state will be transported to a single place for a weekend of face-to-face discussions, in small groups and in dialogue with competing experts. In California's first statewide "Deliberative Poll," the people will be supported by factual information and will consider the critical arguments on both sides of issues, then will articulate their priorities for fixing the state.
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FORA.tv - Justin Baird: Battle of Big Thinking - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 05 Sep 11
       
      Issues or problems to be solved versus governance and democracy.  The later interferes with the former. Argues that the power of individual people is uncovered.  Democracy is not seen as perfect just better than all the other ways. In a true democracy all funding would come from the people as a whole.  Democracy has we know it is inadequate.  It is slow, biased, inaccurate and expensive. Talks about pushing democracy to the original ideological principles but which one's Greek, English, American and whose version?  Is Leaving politicians in office even if we collectively want to change the system right now OK? Can we pick and choose policies instead of being forced into all or nothing?  Can we hold more elections (while at the same time pointing out increasing costs) Points out problem with technical issues (chads) which supposedly go away.  No fail-ability and instantaneous results based it seems on the same infrastructure that brings about social opinion online.  Landmark events Obama's election. Given the right catalyst democracy thrives through the power of the individual.  Individuals of like minds come together to create change.  A collective consciousness that bubbles up from each individual in the group.  This consciousness governs the way the group behaves. Complex Adaptive Theory how simple elements self organize into super organisms. Civilization or at least what is deemed to be civilization by two researchers without the use of reason. 
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      Brian G. Dowling on 05 Sep 11
       
      Tries to make a case of similarity between the evolution of termites as a super organism and humans as a super organism seeking equivalence between ant colonies and human nations that only obstacle being language.  Really actually the same thing.   The super organism is more competent than the individual parts.  Argues for transformation by humans into a super global organism.  This global organism created is competing with nations. Held by ideas rather than genetics of insects. Cites Darwin both philosophically and photographically.  We are supposedly going to a better place because of technological evolution than we are now. Radical Inclusion supposed maturity in technology allow for problems to be brought up that are effecting this super organism and improve its self regulation.  Radical Inclusion is a vehicle for shifting the consciousness of this super organism we are a part of. Breaks down barriers of geography, language and politics. 
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      Brian G. Dowling on 05 Sep 11
       
       Ideas can spread but does not mean they are good ideas. Top rated content. Claiming that  changes in Egypt were due to wanting to connect online rather than a local wish to change the government. Fast Unbiased Accurate and Inexpensive. Voting is available from anywhere to where though to whom. Stops bias supposedly supposedly more accountable but somebody is in control of the accounting.  Allows global votes so everyone can vote on the Secretary General of the UN rather than the nations. Brings up technical issues such as authentication or access to the internet. Come back is to compare this endeavor with putting a man on the moon. Done we are told with less computing power than with a regular cell phone. Then just implementation issues. Finishes up with From the very beginning we have loved one another and lived in the company of one another and through giving up much we have live strong to become the greatest power on earth. Love and ingenuity allowed the weakest of us to collectively triumph through it all villages become cities become states become super organism. Still waiting for it to mature though. Radical Inclusive Democracy is a step catalyst seems like genetic engineering. Online UN voting platform for COP15.  At that point focus was bringing accountability to advocacy. COP15 was a cop out is beside the point. Does Radical Inclusion permit responses to crisises against humanity will it allow harnessing the power of individuals of global change at speed. And do what is right for us all. 
  • Brian G. Dowling on 05 Sep 11
     
    Google version of the digital revolution. Far from being a bad thing, he argues that the potential for creativity, the ability to connect and communicate and the ability to have ones voice heard is driving fundamental societal change. So, is the digital revolution leading us to a more democratic, more environmentally and socially conscious future? And better business models?
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WHO | World Health Organization - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      The World Health Organization sets the standard for Healthy Cities. Related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
  • Brian G. Dowling on 11 Aug 11
     
    WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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WHO | Types of Healthy Settings - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      Defines what WHO considers to be the factors found in a Healthy City. Related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
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    A healthy city is one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources which enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and developing to their maximum potential.

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GP RED: Research, Education and Development for Health, Recreation and Land Management ... - 1 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      Created in Lafayette, Colorado the site as it says This organization has been developed to fully recognize and expand research, education, and resource development activities for community "quality of life" agencies. Related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
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    The Mission of GP RED is to facilitate the creation of inter-disciplinary, innovative, practical management tools and strategies intended to enhance and promote integration of health, recreation, and land management industries through research, education, and development.
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GP RED Facebook - 1 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      The Facebook page for GP RED on of the organizations working for healthy communities. Related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
  • Brian G. Dowling on 25 Aug 11
     
    This organization has been developed to fully recognize and expand research, education, and resource development activities for community "quality of life" agencies. The work of GP RED supports and provides opportunities for health, recreation and land management agencies, along with the associations and universities that support them, working collaboratively and proactively to identify and fill gaps.
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HealthyCity.org - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      A community based mapping system for community empowerment regarding health issues. Related blog post  http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
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    Healthy City is an information + action resource that unites community voices, rigorous research and innovative technologies to solve the root causes of social inequity.
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HealthyCity.org Thoughtbubble - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      This video helps to explain the HealthyCity program. Related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz 
  • Brian G. Dowling on 11 Aug 11
     
    Video mapping system for Healthy City an information + action resource that unites community voices, rigorous research and innovative technologies to solve the root causes of social inequity.
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Advancement Project California - 1 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      This is the organization that established the Healthy City Program.  More on the Health City program at the related blog post http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz High tech systems created for the community good are not dependent upon the government
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    We are a public policy change organization rooted in the civil rights movement. We engineer large-scale systems change to remedy inequality, expand opportunity and open paths to upward mobility. Our goal is that members of all communities have the safety, opportunity and health they need to thrive.
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PLACE Program - 2 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      The LA County Place Program was an important part of establishing the Healthy El Monte programs.  This link http://bit.ly/qLmcXu will get you back to the home page of the Place Program. Related blog post  http://bit.ly/ol9v2R Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
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    The PLACE Program fosters policy change that supports healthy, safe, and active environments for all Los Angeles County residents. We recognize that the design and structure of our cities, communities, neighborhoods, work sites, schools, and streets can impact how much physical activity we get, what we eat, the safety of our streets, and the quality of the air we breathe. How we choose to design or improve various aspects of our environment plays an important role in preventing injury and many chronic conditions - such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and asthma - whose risk factors include physical inactivity, poor nutrition and exposure to air pollution. As more Angelinos face the threat and reality of developing these chronic conditions, the PLACE Program supports the development of healthier communities by fostering policy change that improves the places where people live, work and play.
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Healthy El Monte :: Home - 1 views

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      Healthy El Monte is an example of a community working to become a Healthy City. Related blog post http://bit.ly/pcMlNe Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz
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    An example of a Healthy City in the San Gabriel Valley
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The Philips Center for health and well-being - 4 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 27 Aug 11
       
      The sponsors of the EIU Liveanomics Study and sponsors of the Creating Healthy and Livable Communities group on LinkedIn.
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      Related blog post http://bit.ly/qXggrn
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      Related wiki post http://bit.ly/nKYXWt 
  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The Philips Center for Health & Well-being recognizes that the importance of good health and staying free from illness is understood by everyone. Well-being refers to a general sense of enjoying life and feeling fulfilled, safe and secure. Well-being also refers to the sense of comfort, safety and security people feel in their environment. Global themes that the Center will analyze include the impact of societal and demographic trends on healthcare systems, and investigating how cities will expand due to the rapid global urbanization.
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    The Philips Center for Health and Well-being is a knowledge-sharing forum that provides a focal point to raise the level of discussion on what matters most to citizens and communities. The Center will bring together experts for dialogue and debate aimed at overcoming barriers and identifying possible solutions for meaningful change that can improve people's overall health and well-being.
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How to use Healthy City California on Vimeo - 0 views

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      Brian G. Dowling on 02 Sep 11
       
      An explanation on vimeo on how the Healthy City program works for San Francisco. Related blog post  http://bit.ly/r0yfiH Related wiki post http://bit.ly/ptUxVz 
  • Brian G. Dowling on 11 Aug 11
     
    More detailed video on mapping system for Healthy City is an information + action resource that unites community voices, rigorous research and innovative technologies to solve the root causes of social inequity.
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Knight Soul of the Community Facebook - 1 views

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      Warning don't Like this page go to the unannotated page.  Related wiki page http://bit.ly/owvSxB 
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    Knight Soul of the Community is a new approach to community development and local economic growth, based on a three-year study produced by Gallup in partnership with John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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BMW Guggenheim Lab Facebook - 0 views

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      The facebook page for BMW Guggenheim Lab. Warning don't Like this page go to the unannotated page. Related wiki page http://bit.ly/mXED5j
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    Open in New York City through October 16, 2011, the BMW Guggenheim Lab is a mobile laboratory, which will travel to nine major cities worldwide over six years. The BMW Guggenheim Lab addresses issues confronting urban life through free programs and public participation. Its goal is to experiment, explore new ideas, and ultimately create forward-thinking solutions for urban life.
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Project for Public Spaces - Placemaking for Communities - 0 views

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      Creating public spaces helps to create community. Related wiki page http://bit.ly/mXED5j
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    Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. Our pioneering Placemaking approach helps citizens transform their public spaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation and serve common needs.
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Project for Public Spaces Facebook - 0 views

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      Warning don't Like this page go to the unannotated page. Related wiki page http://bit.ly/mXED5j 
  • Brian G. Dowling on 12 Aug 11
     
    Facebook for Project for Public Spaces (PPS) a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. Our pioneering Placemaking approach helps citizens transform their public spaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation and serve common needs.
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Smart Growth America - 0 views

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  • Brian G. Dowling on 27 Aug 11
     
    Smart Growth America advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods. We believe smart growth solutions support businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live near work and the grocery store. Our coalition works with communities to fight sprawl and save money. We are making America's neighborhoods great together.
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